Core Semiconductor Processes: Step 5

Thin Film Deposition & Coating Services

At Nanosystems JP Inc., we offer PVD, CVD, ALD, MBE, PECVD, ion plating, optical coatings, and roll-to-roll deposition. Substrates from small wafers up to 500×600 mm rectangular panels for sputtering, evaporation, and PECVD (ALD and MBE run on wafer formats).

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Sputtering 100+ targets PECVD SiO₂/SiN LPCVD Poly-Si ALD Al₂O₃/TiO₂ PZT piezo MBE GaN/AlN AuSn UBM Roll-to-Roll 500×600mm
100+
Sputtering
targets available
7
Deposition
method families
500×600
Max substrate
size (mm)
Å→µm
Thickness
range
Your process flow
Litho Deposition Etching Anneal CMP
Related Process

Lift-Off Patterning

PVD sputtering and e-beam evaporation are the deposition methods used in lift-off patterning flows. We offer the full lift-off service - resist, exposure, PVD deposition, and solvent strip - for Au, Pt, TiN, and AuSn multi-layer stacks.

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The Complete Deposition Platform

Every deposition method -
one foundry

Most devices need multiple deposition steps, sputtered metal contacts, PECVD dielectric insulation, ALD gate oxide, and MBE epitaxial growth can all be required in the same device. All of these are managed within a single project by a dedicated project manager.

PVD, CVD and ALD deposition methods - sputtering, plasma CVD, and atomic layer deposition illustrated on a silicon wafer cross-section
Physical Vapor Deposition

Sputtering, E-beam & Thermal Evaporation

PVD, magnetron sputtering · reactive sputtering · e-beam · thermal · ion plating
100+
sputtering targets

PVD is the backbone of electrode metallization, barrier layer deposition, and functional thin film formation. At Nanosystems JP Inc., we offer over 100 sputtering targets.

DC/RF Magnetron Sputtering

Most versatile PVD method. Metals, alloys, ceramics, and transparent conductors. Excellent film uniformity across large substrates. Low substrate temperature.

AlAuAgPtCrCuNi RuIrZrTaWRhRe
Reactive Magnetron Sputtering

In-situ reactive gas forms compound films during deposition. Nitrides, oxides, and transparent conductors grown in a single step.

AlNTiNTaNTiW SiNITOAZOGZO
Piezoelectric Sputtering

Specialist deposition of functional piezoelectric and ferroelectric thin films. Optimized crystallographic texture for maximum coupling coefficient.

PZTKNNAlNKTNSIROF (electrode coating)LiPON (solid electrolyte)
E-beam & Thermal Evaporation

High-purity metal films with low contamination. Excellent for liftoff processing. AuSn solder deposition for UBM flip-chip packaging.

AuAlAgTi CrCuSnPt AuSn UBM
Ion Plating (IAD)

Ion-assisted deposition combines vacuum evaporation with ion bombardment. Outstanding adhesion, density, and hardness. Optical coatings and hard wear layers.

MgF₂Ta₂O₅Al₂O₃Hard metals
Thermal Oxide

Thermal oxide in an atmospheric furnace: dry oxidation 100-300 nm, wet oxidation 300 nm to 5 µm, wafers to 150 mm in batches of up to 80; thicker SiO₂ by PECVD or TEOS. Low defect density, excellent electrical isolation, and high interface quality for MOS structures.

SiO₂ (wet)SiO₂ (dry)wet to 5 µm · dry to 300 nm
Substrate Flexibility

At Nanosystems JP Inc., we offer deposition
from single chips to 500×600mm panels

Circular wafers and large rectangular substrates are both supported for sputtering, evaporation, and PECVD. Moving from wafer prototypes to panel production is managed as one project by your dedicated project manager, with route-specific process transfer confirmed at engineering review.

2″-12″
Circular wafers
(Si, GaAs, SiC...)
500×600mm
Max rectangular
glass / polymer panel
Å→µm
Thickness range
(angstroms to microns)
Lots 25-100
Thin-film coated wafer
lots available
Chemical Vapor Deposition

PECVD, LPCVD & LTPS

CVD, plasma-enhanced · low-pressure · low-temperature polysilicon · DLC

CVD methods grow films from gas-phase precursors, enabling conformal coverage of complex 3D structures, trench sidewalls, via liners, and MEMS cavities, that PVD cannot reach. PECVD operates at low temperature, compatible with completed device structures and flexible substrates. LPCVD delivers high-quality polycrystalline silicon, silicon nitride, and deposited oxide films (thermal oxide is grown separately by oxidation).

PECVD, Plasma-Enhanced CVD

Low-temperature dielectric and semiconductor film deposition. RF plasma activates precursors below 400°C, compatible with BEOL processing and polymer substrates.

SiO₂SiNSiON a-Si:HTEOSPSGNSG DLC
PECVD SiN, Waveguide Grade

Low-temperature, low-stress SiN specially optimized for optical waveguide applications. Tunable refractive index and stress. Minimal absorption for waveguide propagation loss.

Low-stress SiNLow-temp SiNWaveguide SiN
LPCVD, Low-Pressure CVD

High-temperature, high-quality films with superior step coverage and uniformity. The standard for polysilicon gates, sacrificial layers, and deposited oxide liners in MEMS and semiconductor devices.

LTOSG/PSGTEOS Poly-Sia-Si
LTPS, Low-Temperature Poly-Si

Crystalline silicon at low process temperatures. Enables TFT backplanes for displays and sensors on glass. Higher carrier mobility than amorphous silicon.

LTPS filmCladding oxideTFT compatible
DLC, Diamond-Like Carbon

Hard, chemically inert carbon coating by PECVD. Extreme hardness, wear resistance, and low friction. Applied to MEMS wear surfaces, cutting tools, and biomedical implants.

DLCa-C:Hta-C
Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon

N-doped, P-doped, and undoped a-Si:H. Used in thin-film solar cells, flat-panel detectors, TFTs, and as sacrificial layers in MEMS surface micromachining.

a-Si:H (N)a-Si:H (P)a-Si:H (undoped)
Atomic Layer Deposition

ALD, Sub-nm Precision,
Near-ideal Conformality

ALD, self-limiting surface chemistry; growth per cycle depends on material and process
1 cycle
per cycle: material dependent

ALD uses sequential, self-limiting surface reactions. Growth per cycle depends on the material and process and is commonly a fraction of a monolayer, which gives three properties that are hard to reach with other methods: sub-nanometer thickness control, near-ideal step coverage into deep trenches and vias on qualified geometries, and dense, continuous films. These make ALD the method of choice for gate dielectrics, passivation layers on compound semiconductors, and moisture barrier coatings.

Al₂O₃, Aluminum Oxide

Most widely deposited ALD material. Gate dielectric for GaN HEMTs, passivation for GaAs/InP surfaces, moisture barrier for OLED displays and flexible electronics.

Al₂O₃TMA + H₂O processGaN passivation
SiO₂, Silicon Oxide

Conformal insulating layers for MEMS capacitors, via liners, and gate dielectrics. Superior step coverage vs PECVD into deep trenches and aspect ratios >10:1.

SiO₂Conformal linerHigh-k compatible
TiO₂, Titanium Oxide

High refractive index optical coatings, photocatalytic surfaces, and high-k dielectric applications. Used in optical interference filters and anti-reflection systems.

TiO₂High-k dielectricOptical coating
ZrO₂, Zirconium Oxide

High-k gate dielectric for advanced transistor nodes and DRAM capacitor dielectrics. Chemical stability and high dielectric constant (ε≈25) make it a key high-k material.

ZrO₂High-k gateε≈25
Advantages vs PVD/CVD

Near-ideal conformality into 3D structures (a fraction of a monolayer per self-limiting cycle). Sub-nm thickness control. Dense, continuous films. Low process temperature (80-300°C). Ultra-thin (<5nm) layers with defined composition.

High conformality (qualified geometries)<1nm controlPinhole-free
ALD Applications

GaN HEMT gate dielectric, GaAs/InP surface passivation, high-k MOSFET gate, MEMS wear coating, OLED encapsulation, TSV liner, memory capacitor dielectric.

GaN HEMTOLED barrierTSV liner
Molecular Beam Epitaxy

MBE & Epitaxial Growth

MBE · GaN epitaxy · AlN epitaxy · IBAD optical coatings

MBE is the highest-precision deposition technique, atoms are delivered one layer at a time under ultra-high vacuum with real-time RHEED monitoring of crystal growth. This gives atomically sharp heterointerfaces, precise doping profiles, and strain-engineered quantum wells that are impossible to achieve by any other method. Essential for III-V photonic and power devices, and for research-grade quantum structures.

GaN Epitaxy

GaN and AlGaN epilayer growth for HEMT, LED, and power device structures. Precise control of Al composition, doping, and interface quality. MOCVD or MBE routes available.

GaNAlGaNInGaNGaN-on-SiGaN-on-SiC
AlN Epitaxy

Aluminum nitride epitaxial layers for deep-UV LEDs, SAW/BAW resonators, and AlGaN/GaN HEMT buffer layers. High crystalline quality on SiC and Si substrates.

AlNAlGaNAlN-on-SiCDeep UV LED
IBAD, Ion-Beam Assisted Deposition

Ion-beam assisted evaporation for high-quality optical coatings. Dense, hard, and stress-controlled films with precisely controlled refractive index and low scatter.

MgF₂Ta₂O₅Al₂O₃Optical multilayer
Large Area & Flexible

Roll-to-Roll Film &
Foil Deposition

Continuous deposition on polymer films and metal foils, length >5000m, width >1000mm
5000m+
continuous roll length

Roll-to-roll deposition is our unique capability for large-area, flexible, and high-volume coating on continuous web substrates. Metal foils and polymer films pass through the deposition zone continuously, enabling cost-effective production of transparent electrodes, battery anodes, flexible sensors, and solar cell precursors at scales no batch wafer system can match.

Polymer Film Substrates

Deposition on PET, Polyimide (Kapton), and Polycarbonate films. Sputtered ITO for flexible touch screens. Metal coatings for flexible sensors and heaters.

PETPolyimidePolycarbonateITO / metals
Metal Foil Substrates

Coating on aluminum, copper, and steel foils. Silicon (amorphous) on copper foil as anode material for lithium-ion batteries, a growing market for flexible energy storage.

Al foilCu foilSteel foila-Si battery anode
Deposited Materials

Metals, alloys, transparent conductors, oxides, nitrides and carbon films by sputtering, reactive sputtering and evaporation on continuous web. Pick any of these in the material library above to see its full route list.

AlAgAuCrCuMoNiPtSnTiZnInNbWSiAlNdTiWNiCrCuNiMoNbAg alloyITOIZOAZOGZOIGZOFTOSiO₂TiO₂Al₂O₃Ta₂O₅Nb₂O₅ZnOSnO₂SiNTiNAlNCrNDLCa-Sifluoropolymer
Material library

Explore by material

Search by element, compound, or application, or pick an element from the periodic table to see the films that contain it. Each entry lists the deposition routes we run for it.

Full material list as text (145 entries)
MaterialNameDeposition routesTypical use
AlAluminumSputtering, E-beam evaporation, Thermal evaporation, Roll-to-rollInterconnect, mirror coatings, bond pads
AgSilverSputtering, E-beam evaporation, Thermal evaporation, Roll-to-rollReflectors, high-conductivity layers
AuGoldSputtering, E-beam evaporation, Thermal evaporation, Electroplating / electroless, Roll-to-rollBond pads, UBM finish, bumps, wire bonding
BBoronSputteringDoping source layers, neutron detection
BiBismuthSputtering, Thermal evaporationThermoelectric layers
CCarbonSputtering, PECVDHard masks, conductive carbon, DLC base
CoCobaltSputtering, Electroplating / electrolessMagnetic layers, silicide precursor
CrChromiumSputtering, E-beam evaporation, Thermal evaporation, Roll-to-rollAdhesion layers, photomask absorber
CuCopperSputtering, E-beam evaporation, Electroplating / electroless, Roll-to-rollSeed and thick interconnect, TSV and RDL fill
FeIronSputteringMagnetic and alloy layers
GeGermaniumE-beam evaporation, SputteringIR optics, Al-Ge eutectic bonding
HfHafniumSputteringHigh-k precursor, barrier layers
InIndiumE-beam evaporation, Thermal evaporation, Electroplating / electroless, Roll-to-rollCryogenic bumps, low-temperature joints
IrIridiumSputteringElectrodes, SIROF precursor
MgMagnesiumThermal evaporation, SputteringOptical and getter layers
MnManganeseSputteringBarrier and alloy layers
MoMolybdenumSputtering, Roll-to-rollBack contacts, electrodes, hard masks
NbNiobiumSputtering, E-beam evaporation, Roll-to-rollSuperconducting layers, electrodes
NiNickelSputtering, E-beam evaporation, Electroplating / electroless, Roll-to-rollUBM, diffusion barrier, electroforming
PbLeadE-beam evaporationHigh-Pb solder bumps for hi-rel programs
PdPalladiumSputtering, Electroplating / electrolessENEPIG finish, contact layers
PtPlatinumSputtering, E-beam evaporation, Roll-to-rollElectrodes, sensors, high-temperature contacts
ReRheniumSputteringHigh-temperature electrodes
RhRhodiumSputtering, Electroplating / electrolessReflective and contact finishes
RuRutheniumSputtering, ALDLiner and electrode layers
SbAntimonyThermal evaporationThermoelectric layers
SiSiliconSputtering, E-beam evaporation, LPCVD, PECVD, Roll-to-rollDoped and high-resistivity Si films, sacrificial layers
SnTinE-beam evaporation, Thermal evaporation, Electroplating / electroless, Roll-to-rollSolder alloys, SnAg bumps
TaTantalumSputteringBarrier layers for copper, capacitors
TiTitaniumSputtering, E-beam evaporation, Roll-to-rollAdhesion layer in nearly every stack
VVanadiumSputteringAlloy and oxide precursor layers
WTungstenSputtering, Roll-to-rollPlugs, hard masks, X-ray absorbers
YYttriumSputteringYSZ and oxide precursor
ZnZincSputtering, Thermal evaporation, Roll-to-rollZnO precursor, sacrificial layers
ZrZirconiumSputteringBarrier layers, oxide precursor
Al-CuAluminum-copper 99.5:0.5 wt%SputteringElectromigration-resistant interconnect
Al-SiAluminum-silicon 99:1 wt%SputteringContact metal with spiking suppression
Al-Si-CuAluminum-silicon-copper 98.5:1:0.5 wt%SputteringInterconnect for legacy CMOS flows
Al-NdAluminum-neodymium 98:2 at%SputteringDisplay gate metal with hillock suppression
Al-ScAluminum-scandium 99.9:0.1 wt%SputteringThermally stable aluminum layers
Al-TiAluminum-titanium 99.5:0.5 wt%SputteringBarrier-integrated aluminum
TiWTitanium-tungsten 10:90 wt%SputteringDiffusion barrier and UBM base
Ni-CrNickel-chromium 80:20 wt%SputteringThin-film resistors and heaters
Ni-Cr-SiNickel-chromium-silicon 40:40:20 wt%SputteringPrecision thin-film resistors
Ni-FeNickel-iron permalloy 80:20 wt%Sputtering, Electroplating / electrolessMagnetic cores and shields
Ni-VNickel-vanadium 93:7 wt%SputteringNon-magnetic nickel barrier
Cu-NiCopper-nickel 96:4 and 94:6 wt%SputteringResistive and thermal-sensor layers
Cu-CrCopper-chromium 92:8 to 96:4 wt%SputteringAdhesion-enhanced copper layers
Co-CrCobalt-chromium 85:15 wt%SputteringMagnetic recording layers
Co-NiCobalt-nickel 80:20 wt%Sputtering, Electroplating / electrolessMagnetic and electroformed structures
Fe-CoIron-cobalt 70:30 at%SputteringHigh-moment magnetic layers
MoNbMolybdenum-niobiumSputteringDisplay electrode metal
APCSilver alloy reflector (APC type)SputteringHigh-reflectivity display electrodes
NiPElectroless nickel-phosphorusElectroplating / electrolessENIG and ENEPIG UBM base
AuSn 80/20Gold-tin eutectic solderE-beam evaporation, Sputtering, Electroplating / electrolessHermetic die attach, photonics
AuSn 70/30Gold-tin off-eutecticE-beam evaporation, SputteringTailored melting behavior
SnAg 96.5/3.5Tin-silver solderElectroplating / electrolessMicrobumps and Cu pillar caps
95Pb/5SnHigh-lead solderE-beam evaporationHi-rel and space programs
Indium bumpsIndium bumpsE-beam evaporation, Thermal evaporation, Electroplating / electrolessCryogenic and IR detector bonding
AuGeGold-germanium eutecticE-beam evaporationOhmic contacts and die attach
AuSiGold-silicon eutecticE-beam evaporationDie attach on silicon
Al₂O₃Aluminum oxideALD, Reactive sputtering, IBAD / ion plating, Roll-to-rollBarrier, dielectric, optical layers
SiO₂Silicon oxidePECVD, LPCVD, ALD, Thermal oxidation, Reactive sputtering, Roll-to-rollDielectric, passivation, hard mask
SiOSilicon monoxideThermal evaporationOptical and protective coatings
TiO₂Titanium oxideALD, Reactive sputtering, IBAD / ion plating, Roll-to-rollHigh-index optical films, photocatalysis
Ta₂O₅Tantalum oxideReactive sputtering, IBAD / ion plating, ALD, Roll-to-rollOptical coatings, capacitors
HfO₂Hafnium oxideALD, Reactive sputteringHigh-k dielectric
ZrO₂Zirconium oxideALD, Reactive sputteringThermal barrier and dielectric
YSZYttria-stabilized zirconiaSputteringBuffer layers, solid electrolytes
Nb₂O₅Niobium oxideReactive sputtering, IBAD / ion plating, Roll-to-rollOptical multilayers
Y₂O₃Yttrium oxideReactive sputtering, IBAD / ion platingPlasma-resistant and optical coatings
MgOMagnesium oxideSputteringTunnel barriers, buffer layers
ZnOZinc oxideReactive sputtering, ALD, Roll-to-rollPiezoelectric and TCO layers
WO₃Tungsten oxideReactive sputteringElectrochromic layers
V₂O₅ / VO₂Vanadium oxidesReactive sputteringThermochromic and bolometer layers
NiONickel oxideReactive sputteringHole transport, resistive switching
CuO / Cu₂OCopper oxidesReactive sputteringPhotovoltaic and sensing layers
Fe₂O₃Iron oxideReactive sputteringMagnetic and catalytic films
Mn₂O₃Manganese oxideReactive sputteringBattery and catalytic layers
Ga₂O₃Gallium oxideReactive sputtering, ALDWide-bandgap power devices, UV
Gd₂O₃Gadolinium oxideReactive sputteringHigh-k and optical layers
CeO₂Cerium oxideReactive sputteringBuffer layers, polishing films
In₂O₃Indium oxideReactive sputteringTransparent conductive base
SnO / SnO₂Tin oxidesReactive sputtering, Roll-to-rollTransparent conductors, gas sensors
RuO₂Ruthenium oxideReactive sputteringElectrodes and resistors
SrTiO₃Strontium titanateSputteringEpitaxial buffer, high-k
SrRuO₃Strontium ruthenateSputteringConductive oxide electrodes
BaTiO₃Barium titanateSputteringFerroelectric capacitors
LiNbO₃Lithium niobateSputteringAcoustic and photonic films
LiCoO₂ / LiMn₂O₄Lithium battery cathode filmsSputteringThin-film battery cathodes
Li₃PO₄Lithium phosphateSputteringLiPON precursor
CrSiOChromium silicon oxideSputteringThin-film resistors
TaSiO₂Tantalum silicon oxideSputteringPrecision resistor films
ITOIndium tin oxide 90:10 wt%Reactive sputtering, Sputtering, Roll-to-rollTouch panels, displays, heaters
IZOIndium zinc oxide 90:10 wt%Reactive sputtering, Sputtering, Roll-to-rollFlexible transparent electrodes
AZOAluminum-doped zinc oxideReactive sputtering, Sputtering, Roll-to-rollITO-free transparent conductor
GZOGallium-doped zinc oxideReactive sputtering, Sputtering, Roll-to-rollTransparent conductive layers
IGZOIndium gallium zinc oxideSputtering, Roll-to-rollOxide TFT backplanes
FTOFluorine-doped tin oxideReactive sputtering, Roll-to-rollPhotovoltaic and electrochemical electrodes
Si₃N₄ / SiNSilicon nitridePECVD, LPCVD, Reactive sputtering, Roll-to-rollPassivation, hard mask, membranes
SiONSilicon oxynitridePECVDTuned index and stress layers
SiCNSilicon carbonitridePECVDLow-k barrier and etch-stop capping layers
TiNTitanium nitrideReactive sputtering, ALD, Roll-to-rollBarrier, electrode, hard coating
TaNTantalum nitrideReactive sputtering, ALDCopper barrier, thin-film resistors
AlNAluminum nitrideReactive sputtering, Epitaxy, Roll-to-rollPiezoelectric layers, heat spreading
BNBoron nitrideSputteringDielectric and release layers
ZrNZirconium nitrideReactive sputteringHard and decorative coatings
CrN / Cr₂NChromium nitridesReactive sputtering, Roll-to-rollWear-resistant coatings
Mo₂NMolybdenum nitrideReactive sputteringBarrier and catalytic layers
WNTungsten nitrideReactive sputtering, ALDDiffusion barrier
GaNGallium nitrideEpitaxyRF and power devices, LEDs
AlGaNAluminum gallium nitrideEpitaxyHEMT barrier layers, UV
InGaNIndium gallium nitrideEpitaxyVisible LED active layers
SiCSilicon carbideSputtering, LPCVDHard coatings, wide-bandgap layers
TiCTitanium carbideSputteringWear-resistant coatings
WCTungsten carbideSputteringHard and tribological coatings
DLCDiamond-like carbonPECVD, Sputtering, Roll-to-rollLow-friction protective coatings
TiSi₂Titanium silicideSputteringLow-resistance contacts
WSi₂Tungsten silicideSputteringGate and interconnect layers
CoSi₂Cobalt silicideSputteringSalicide contacts
NiSi₂ / NiPtSiNickel and nickel-platinum silicideSputteringAdvanced salicide contacts
MoSi₂Molybdenum silicideSputteringHigh-temperature electrodes
TaSi₂Tantalum silicideSputteringRefractory interconnect
ZrSi₂Zirconium silicideSputteringRefractory layers
CrSi₂Chromium silicideSputteringThin-film resistors
MgF₂Magnesium fluorideIBAD / ion plating, E-beam evaporationAnti-reflection coatings
CaF₂Calcium fluorideIBAD / ion plating, E-beam evaporationUV and IR optics
LaF₃Lanthanum fluorideE-beam evaporationUV optical multilayers
SiO₂/TiO₂ stacksDielectric mirror stacksIBAD / ion plating, Reactive sputteringBandpass filters, mirrors, AR coatings
Poly-SiPolysiliconLPCVDMEMS structural and gate layers
a-SiAmorphous siliconLPCVD, PECVD, Roll-to-rollSacrificial layers, TFT
a-Si:HHydrogenated amorphous siliconPECVDPhotoconductive and PV layers
SiGeSilicon germaniumLPCVD, EpitaxyStrained channels, thermoelectrics
GeGermanium filmsE-beam evaporation, EpitaxyIR detectors and optics
GaAs / InPIII-V epitaxial layersEpitaxyRF, photonic and detector devices
PZTLead zirconate titanateSputteringPiezoelectric actuators and sensors
KNNPotassium sodium niobateSputteringLead-free piezoelectric films
KTNPotassium tantalate niobateSputteringElectro-optic films
SIROFSputtered iridium oxide filmReactive sputteringNeural and bioelectrode coatings
LiPONLithium phosphorus oxynitrideReactive sputteringSolid electrolyte for thin-film batteries
NiTiNickel-titanium shape memorySputteringMEMS actuators
PermalloyMagnetic permalloy filmsSputtering, Electroplating / electrolessMagnetic shielding and cores
PolyimidePolyimideSpin coatDielectric and flexible layers
BCBBenzocyclobuteneSpin coatLow-k bonding and dielectric
PTFE-likeFluoropolymer coatingSputtering, PECVD, Roll-to-rollHydrophobic and release coatings
Complete Materials Catalog

Every film we deposit -
method and application

This is the full material list from our live capabilities. If you don't see your material, contact us, we can often accommodate custom targets and precursors.

CategoryMaterialsMethodKey Applications
Standard Metals
AlAuAgPtCrCuNiRuIrZrTaWRhRe
Sputtering / E-beam / Thermal Contacts, electrodes, interconnects, seed layers, hard masks
Barrier & Adhesion Layers
TiNTaNTiWSiNTiTiO₂
Reactive sputtering Cu diffusion barrier, adhesion promotion, BEOL metallization
Functional films (piezoelectric, electrode, solid electrolyte)
PZTKNNAlNKTN
SIROF (electrode coating)LiPON (solid electrolyte)
RF magnetron sputtering MEMS actuators, BAW resonators, energy harvesters, solid-state batteries
Transparent Conductors
ITOAZOGZO
Reactive sputtering / R2R Touch panels, solar cells, OLED anodes, flexible electronics
ALD Oxides
Al₂O₃SiO₂TiO₂ZrO₂
ALD Gate dielectric, GaN passivation, OLED barrier, TSV liner, high-k
CVD Dielectrics
SiO₂SiNSiONSiCNTEOSPSGNSGLTO
PECVD / LPCVD Interlayer dielectric, isolation, passivation, etch mask, waveguide cladding
CVD Silicon
Poly-Sia-Sia-Si:H (N/P/undoped)LTPS
LPCVD / PECVD MEMS sacrificial layer, gate material, TFT, photovoltaic, Li battery anode
Optical Coatings
MgF₂Ta₂O₅Al₂O₃
IBAD / ion plating Anti-reflection, HR mirrors, bandpass filters, AR coatings for optics
Epitaxial III-N
GaNAlNAlGaNInGaN
MBE / MOCVD HEMT, LED, deep-UV LED, laser, power device epilayers
AuSn Solder
AuSn (80/20)UBM stack
Thermal / E-beam (layered) Flip-chip bonding, hermetic sealing, die attach for PIC/photonics
DLC & Carbon
DLCa-C:Hta-C
PECVD MEMS wear layers, hard coatings, tribological films, biomedical
Specialty Films
SiRiNLiPON (solid electrolyte)Thermal SiO₂
Sputtering / Thermal oxidation Waveguide, solid-state battery electrolyte, MOS gate quality SiO₂
Applications

Industries served by
our deposition capabilities

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Silicon Photonics & Optics

Low-stress PECVD SiN waveguides, SiO₂ cladding, ALD gate oxide, optical interference coatings (MgF₂/Ta₂O₅) for WDM filters and AR coatings.

PECVD SiN · ALD Al₂O₃ · IBAD optical
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LED & Laser Diodes

GaN/AlGaN epitaxy for HEMT and LED structures. ITO transparent electrode. AuSn solder for die bonding. Metal contact deposition (Ti/Pt/Au, Ni/Au).

MBE GaN · ITO sputtering · AuSn UBM

Power Devices, SiC & GaN

ALD Al₂O₃ gate dielectric on GaN HEMT. Thermal SiO₂ on SiC MOSFETs. TiN/TaN diffusion barriers. Ohmic contact metallization (Ti/Al/Ni/Au).

ALD · Thermal oxide · TiN/TaN sputtering
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MEMS Sensors & Actuators

PZT piezoelectric by RF sputtering, LPCVD poly-Si structural layers, PECVD SiN hard mask, sacrificial oxide, metal electrode patterning for inertial and pressure sensors.

PZT sputtering · LPCVD poly-Si · PECVD SiO₂
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RF / 5G Filters (BAW/SAW)

AlN piezoelectric layer by reactive sputtering for bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonators and filters. Precisely controlled film stress and crystallographic texture for maximum coupling.

Reactive sputtering AlN · Mo electrode
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Thin Film Deposition Batteries & Energy

LiPON solid electrolyte by sputtering, a-Si anode on Cu foil (roll-to-roll), cathode films. Compact energy storage for wearables, IoT, and smart cards.

LiPON sputtering · R2R a-Si on Cu foil
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Display & Touch

ITO transparent conductor on glass or PET (roll-to-roll), LTPS TFT backplane deposition, anti-reflection optical coatings for display glass.

ITO sputtering (R2R) · LTPS · Optical AR
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Biomedical & Implants

DLC hard biocompatible coating on implant surfaces. SIROF stimulation electrode for neural interfaces. Pt/Ir and TiN for biosensors and cardiac pacemaker leads.

DLC PECVD · SIROF sputtering · Pt/Ir
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Aerospace & Thermal

Thermal barrier coatings, wear-resistant DLC and hard metal films, optical coatings for space optics, and corrosion-resistant barrier films for harsh environments.

DLC · Ta₂O₅ optical · Barrier oxides
Why Nanosystems JP Inc.

The depth behind
"100+ materials"

At Nanosystems JP Inc., we offer over 100 sputtering targets and the process knowledge to hit your target properties: resistivity, stress, refractive index, and crystallographic texture, on the first or second run, not the tenth.

01

Every deposition method

PVD, CVD, ALD, MBE, IBAD, thermal oxidation, and roll-to-roll, all available in one coordinated process flow. Your process flow doesn't need to split across separate process steps for different deposition methods.

02

Piezoelectric specialist

PZT, AlN, KNN, and LiNbO₃ deposition with orientation control, a capability that distinguishes us from general-purpose foundries. We serve MEMS transducer and BAW filter customers specifically.

03

Large panel capability

500×600mm rectangular substrates in the same sputtering system as standard wafers. Scale your process from 4-inch wafer R&D to glass-panel production without changing foundry.

04

Full patterning integration

Deposition is often followed immediately by photolithography, etching, and liftoff. All coordinated. We quote and manage the full sequence, not just the deposition step in isolation.

05

AuSn solder for photonics packaging

AuSn (80/20) UBM deposition by layered thermal evaporation, a specialist capability for silicon photonics flip-chip assembly that most MEMS foundries don't offer.

Next in your fabrication flow

Etching: After deposition, patterning requires etching, ICP-RIE for smooth optical sidewalls, DRIE for deep structures, RIE for dielectric vias, or wet etching for selective removal. All.

Etching →
Family Sketch

PVD, ALD, MBE,
side by side

Three ways atoms reach a wafer on this line: by line of sight, by self-limiting cycles, and by epitaxy in UHV.

PVDsourceLine of sight · one pump-down stacksALDABconformal linerSelf-limiting cycles · conformal on stepsMBEeffusion cellsUHVEpitaxial layers · UHV growth
Three deposition families on one line
SUBSTRATE SPOTLIGHT

Thin film deposition on
optical-grade fused silica

Fused silica (SiO₂) is a preferred substrate for precision optical coatings and photonic thin film processes. Its broad UV-to-IR transmission window, ultra-low thermal expansion, and chemical stability make it well-suited for deposition processes where substrate outgassing, thermal distortion, or optical interference would compromise film performance.

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AR & HR Coatings

Anti-reflection and high-reflection multilayer stacks deposited on fused silica using PVD (e-beam evaporation or ion-beam sputtering). Applied to optical windows, laser output couplers, and photomask blanks where wavelength-specific reflectance control is critical.

SiO₂ / TiO₂ / HfO₂ UV-NIR range Optical grade substrate

Conductive & Functional Films

ITO, metal, and dielectric films on fused silica for electrooptic devices, biosensors, and RF substrates. The low dielectric loss and high chemical purity of optical-grade fused silica minimizes substrate-induced interference in functional film characterization.

ITO / Ti / Pt / Au Low-loss substrate Biosensor compatible
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TGV Wafer Preparation

Barrier seed layers, metal fill preparation, and dielectric liner films deposited on fused silica wafers prior to or after TGV drilling. We coordinate substrate supply, TGV formation, and thin film steps as a single project engagement.

Barrier / seed PVD TGV compatible Fused silica wafer
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🟣 Flexible & metallic substrates: PVD thin film deposition is also available on polyimide (PI) film and thin SUS stainless steel - enabling direct deposition of thermocouple alloys, RTD metals, and sensor structures on flexible and metallic substrates.

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Conformal films for via liners, gate dielectrics and passivation, with the full material and thickness ranges.

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SiO₂, SiN, SiON and a-Si with stress and index tuning, at temperatures a finished device tolerates.

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Substrates
Substrate & WafersSi, SiC, GaN, glass, sapphire Fused Silica WafersQuartz · borosilicate · low CTE PI Film & SUS Sensor FabRoll-to-roll · sensor patterning
Front-End
Mask FabricationGDS to chrome mask, DRC PhotolithographyE-beam 20nm to 500×600mm NanoimprintingUV & thermal NIL Thin Film DepositionPVD, CVD, ALD, MBE LiftoffMetal pattern · shadow mask ElectroplatingCu TSV fill, DPC, LIGA EtchingICP-RIE, DRIE >50:1 AnnealingN₂/H₂/vacuum/RTA Ion ImplantationB/P/As/Al/N implant CMP & GrindingCu CMP, 50µm thinning DicingBlade, stealth laser Wafer CleaningRCA, plasma, megasonic
Advanced Packaging
Wafer BondingHybrid, eutectic, fusion TSV FabricationHigh AR, void-free Cu fill TSV RevealBackgrind → etch → CMP TGV FabricationThrough-glass via RDL FabricationBCB/PBO/PI + damascene Packaging & AssemblyWire bond, flip-chip 📚 3D/2.5D PackagingTSV+RDL+UBM+C4 AuSn BumpPVD lift-off, fluxless Indium BumpEvap lift-off · cryo/quantum UBM DepositionTi/Pt/Au · adhesion-barrier-Au Gold BumpEvap & plated · Au-Au TC AuGe / AuSi356/363°C eutectic die attach High-Pb Bumps95Pb5Sn · hi-rel C4 SLID / TLPCu/Sn · Au/In · Ag/In Al-Ge Sealing424°C · CMOS-friendly MEMS Ohmic ContactsGaAs · GaN · RTA + TLM Cryo & UHV MetallizationAuSn · Ti/Pd/Au · seal rings Optical AccessWindows · meshes · thru-holes MEMS Vapor CellsDRIE + bond · unfilled bodies Thin-Film-on-InsulatorQuartz-on-Si · LNOI Biochip & MicrofluidicsGlass 500×600mm, NIL SiPho PackagingTSV·RDL·UBM·C4 for PIC
Industries
AI & HPC PackagingCoWoS-style, 2.5D/3D Silicon PhotonicsSOI · AuSn · TSV interposer Quantum TechnologyIon traps · vapor cells · TFOI AutomotiveMEMS sensors, SiC power Life SciencesLab-on-chip, biosensors All Industries → Request a Quote →
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Substrates
Substrate & WafersSi, SiC, GaN, glass, sapphire Fused Silica WafersQuartz · borosilicate · low CTE Glass ProcessingDrilling, etching, polishing PI Film & SUS Sensor FabRoll-to-roll · sensor patterning
Front-End
Mask FabricationGDS to chrome mask, DRC PhotolithographyE-beam 20 nm to 500×600 mm NanoimprintingUV & thermal NIL Thin Film DepositionPVD, CVD, ALD, MBE ALD CoatingConformal oxides, nitrides PECVD DielectricsSiO₂, SiN, SiON, a-Si TFT & BackplaneIGZO · Glass · Display LiftoffMetal pattern · shadow mask ElectroplatingCu TSV fill, DPC, LIGA Electroforming & LIGANi shims, meshes, microstructures EtchingICP-RIE, DRIE >50:1 ICP-RIE EtchingSi, oxide, III-V, SiC, quartz MEMS FoundrySensors, actuators, microfluidics Microchannel CoolingEtched, bonded, heater test chips Thermal Test ChipsHeater dies, multi-zone, RTD Temperature SensorsPt/NiCr RTDs, thermocouples AnnealingN₂ / H₂ / vacuum / RTA Ion ImplantationB / P / As / Al / N implant CMP & GrindingCu CMP, 50 µm thinning Wafer ThinningTo 50 µm on carriers Patterned Test WafersCustom CMP and process evaluation wafers Daisy-Chain Test DiesDummy dies, chains, bump options DicingBlade, stealth laser Stealth & Laser Dicing300 mm Si and glass, SDBG Wafer CleaningRCA, plasma, megasonic Cleaning ChemistryPiranha, SC-1, SC-2, RCA
Advanced Packaging
Wafer BondingHybrid, eutectic, fusion Anodic BondingGlass to silicon, cavities MEMS Cap WafersCavities, ports, seal lands, bonded TSV FabricationHigh AR, void-free Cu fill InterposersSi and glass, TSV/TGV + RDL TSV RevealBackgrind → etch → CMP TGV FabricationThrough-glass via Glass TGV CouponsHole-only to routed prototypes RDL FabricationBCB / PBO / PI + damascene Packaging & AssemblyWire bond, flip-chip Flip-Chip BondingTC, reflow, AuSn, underfill 3D / 2.5D PackagingTSV + RDL + UBM + C4 AuSn BumpPVD lift-off, fluxless Laser SubmountsSi/AlN submounts, optical benches Indium BumpEvap lift-off · cryo/quantum UBM DepositionTi/Pt/Au · adhesion-barrier-Au Cu Pillar & SnAg BumpingPillars with SnAg caps, SnAg bumps Gold BumpEvap & plated · Au-Au TC AuGe / AuSi356/363°C eutectic die attach High-Pb Bumps95Pb5Sn · hi-rel C4 SLID / TLPCu/Sn · Au/In · Ag/In Al-Ge Sealing424°C · CMOS-friendly MEMS Ohmic ContactsGaAs · GaN · RTA + TLM SiC ProcessingContacts, implant, 1800 °C anneal GaN & III-VGaN, GaAs, InP processing Cryo / UHV MetalAuSn · Ti/Pd/Au · rings Optical AccessWindows · meshes · holes Vapor CellsDRIE + bond · unfilled TFOI WafersQuartz-on-Si · LNOI Biochip & MicrofluidicsGlass 500×600 mm, NIL SiPho PackagingTSV · RDL · UBM · C4 for PIC Photonic DevicesSiN/SOI waveguides, gratings
Industries
AI & HPC PackagingCoWoS-style, 2.5D / 3D Silicon PhotonicsSOI · AuSn · TSV interposer AutomotiveMEMS sensors, SiC power Life SciencesLab-on-chip, biosensors All Industries → Request a Quote →