Deposition Stages for UHV Applications

The EpiCentre range of deposition systems offers state-of-the-art design and advanced engineering for high-performance substrate heating and manipulation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments. These advanced deposition stages ensure uniform and durable substrate heating, making them ideal for a variety of deposition processes such as Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), sputtering, and Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD). The innovative features of the EpiCentre stages are designed to meet the rigorous demands of cutting-edge research and industrial applications.

Key Features

  • Versatile Configurations: Available in in-line, right-angle, and glancing angle configurations to accommodate various deposition setups and UHV systems.
  • High-Precision Substrate Heating: Provides high uniformity substrate heating up to 1200°C, essential for consistent material deposition and thin film growth.
  • Cooling and Heating Options: The EC-I series includes options for both cooling and heating, allowing precise temperature control throughout the deposition process, enhancing performance.
  • Advanced Biasing: RF and DC substrate biasing with ultra-stable plasma ensures optimal deposition conditions and high-quality thin films for advanced material science applications.
  • Rotational Capability: Substrate rotation of up to 60rpm enables thorough and even deposition across the entire substrate surface, ensuring uniform coatings.
  • Modular Design: Customisable modular design allows for application-specific configurations to meet diverse needs, from small-scale research to large-scale manufacturing.
  • Large Substrate Capacity: Accommodates substrates up to 8 inches in diameter for larger-scale applications, expanding its versatility.
  • Complete Temperature Control: The Cooled EC-I series offers continuous substrate rotation and precise heating and cooling. This system utilises a novel sample holder design for uniform cooling, ensuring high-temperature stability and consistent performance during the deposition process.
EpiCentre deposition stage that facilitates uniform and durable substrate heating with precise manipulation.

Designed for Various Applications:

The EpiCentre deposition stages are engineered for a wide range of deposition applications, including MBE, sputtering, CVD, substrate annealing, degassing, and other high-temperature material modifications. The stages can be mounted in any orientation, making them adaptable to custom chamber designs and specific application configurations, enhancing their utility across different industries.

Deposition Stages for UHV Applications series and product options

EC-I series

State-of-the-art performance for growth and deposition

Cooled EC-I series

State-of-the-art performance for growth and deposition

EC-R series

Continuous substrate rotation, tilt, heating and electrical biasing

EPS series

Cost-effective in-line preparation stages

GLAD series

For structured three-dimensional deposition

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