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The AJA 9856 IRC is a sputtering system manufactured by AJA. The AJA 9856 IRC is categorized as deposition equipment.[1][2]

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What it is

The AJA 9856 IRC is a sputtering system used for thin film deposition.[1]

How it works

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In a sputtering system a plasma is struck in a low-pressure gas atmosphere, typically argon, inside a vacuum chamber. Positively charged argon ions are accelerated toward a negatively biased target (the material to be deposited) and eject atoms from the target surface through momentum transfer. The ejected atoms travel in a line-of-sight path and condense onto the substrate, forming a thin film. The process chamber is evacuated before deposition to reduce contamination.

Applications

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Common applications for sputtering systems include the deposition of metal contacts, barrier layers, and adhesion layers in semiconductor devices. The technology is also used to produce reflective coatings, magnetic thin films for data storage, and optical coatings. Sputtering is favored for its ability to produce uniform films with controlled stoichiometry and good adhesion to the substrate.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of equipment is the AJA 9856 IRC?

The AJA 9856 IRC is a sputtering system.[1]

What is the model number of this sputtering system?

The model number is 9856 IRC.[1]

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  • No specifications for the 9856 IRC are on record.

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 9856 IRC are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 9856 IRC are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 9856 IRC are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 9856 IRC are on record.

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  1. [1]Equipment inventory listing
  2. [2]9856 IRC — AJA | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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