High-Energy Pulsed Magnetron Sputtering Coating: The Indigenous Key to the Nanoscale World of Semiconductors

The core chips in the smartphones, computers, and 5G devices we use every day harbor a “nanoscale world” that is less than one ten-thousandth the diameter of a human hair—the realm of advanced-node semiconductors. The insulating layers, barrier layers, and conductive films within these chips must all be “grown” with nanometer-level precision—this is precisely where high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) coating technology comes into play.

2026/05/09

“The Coating Black Technology” Hidden in Medical Imaging

When it comes to medical imaging, most people are familiar with procedures such as CT and PET-CT scans. During operation, the performance of these devices—particularly the clarity and sensitivity of the resulting images—is largely determined by a nanoscale precision thin film coating on their core components. This critical coating is made possible by an unsung “coating black technology”: magnetron sputtering.

2026/04/08

Principles, Classification, and Applications of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Technology

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is an advanced surface engineering technology that, under vacuum conditions, uses physical methods to convert a target material into gaseous atoms, molecules, or ions, which then deposit onto the substrate surface to form a thin film. Since its development in the early 20th century, PVD technology has become an important technique in modern additive manufacturing and functional coating applications, owing to its advantages such as environmental friendliness, controllable costs, minimal consumable usage, dense and uniform film properties, and strong adhesion between the film and substrate. PVD can be used on demand to fabricate functional thin films with properties including wear resistance, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, insulation, piezoelectricity, and magnetism, and is widely applied across various industries, including mechanical, electronic, construction, and medical sectors.

2026/01/13

The TGV glass through-hole technology has achieved a significant breakthrough, and its application prospects continue to expand.

Recently, TGV (Through Glass Via) technology has made significant progress in the fields of materials processing and micro- and nano-manufacturing, drawing considerable attention from the semiconductor, advanced packaging, and emerging electronic device industries. With its outstanding electrical performance, high-frequency characteristics, and three-dimensional integration capabilities, TGV is emerging as one of the key technologies for next-generation high-density interconnects.

2026/01/05

Thin-film deposition equipment

Classification of Thin-Film Deposition Equipment: Thin-film deposition refers to the process of depositing a thin film material onto a substrate such as a silicon wafer. The materials typically deposited include non-metallic substances like silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, and polycrystalline silicon, as well as metals such as copper. The deposited films can be amorphous, polycrystalline, or single-crystal.

2025/04/30

Semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging continue to gain momentum.

Thanks to strong policy support, cyclical industry changes, innovation-driven growth, and the accelerated promotion of domestic substitution, the localization rate has significantly increased across multiple sub-sectors—from IC design and wafer fabrication and packaging/testing to equipment and materials. This marks that China’s semiconductor industry is steadily moving toward greater self-reliance and controllability.

2025/02/27

Pengcheng Semiconductor’s TGV technology for glass substrates is boosting advanced packaging.

In the field of advanced packaging, whether it’s the interposer used in 2.5D packaging or the through-silicon vias (TSVs) employed in 3D packaging, TSVs have long been a key component. However, recently, many people have started hearing about a new term: Through Glass Vias (TGV). With its enormous potential, Through Glass Vias (TGV) could become a staple in advanced packaging technologies in the future. This article provides a brief overview of the applications and development trends of Through Glass Vias (TGV) in advanced packaging, as well as an introduction to the associated manufacturing processes.

2025/02/17

Principle of Vacuum Coating Equipment

A vacuum coating machine is an advanced surface treatment technology device that can deposit one or more thin films onto the surfaces of various materials, endowing the substrate with new properties such as enhanced wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and improved optical performance. The operating principle of a vacuum coating machine is primarily based on Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology, which involves a variety of physical processes including vacuum technology, thermal evaporation, and sputtering.

2024/11/28

Features and Functional Advantages of Plasma Coating Equipment

A plasma coating system is a surface treatment equipment with a wide range of applications and significant functional advantages. It is primarily used for surface coating and modification. By exposing materials to a plasma environment, this technology leverages ion bombardment and reactive deposition mechanisms to modify and coat material surfaces. This technology finds extensive applications across various industries, including electronics, optoelectronics, medical devices, automotive, and others.

2024/08/12

Applications and Precautions for Magnetron Sputtering Coating Equipment

The magnetron sputtering coating system (PVD coating equipment) is a commonly used surface-coating device. It employs evaporation or sputtering under vacuum conditions to deposit thin films onto substrate surfaces, enabling the preparation of metal, alloy, compound, semiconductor, ceramic, dielectric composite films, and other chemically reactive films. This technique is suitable for depositing various single-layer films, multilayer films, doped films, and alloy films, and can be used to coat both magnetic and non-magnetic materials. It finds extensive applications in industries such as electronics, optoelectronics, optics, and medical devices. To ensure proper operation and achieve excellent coating results, the following are some key details and tips to keep in mind when using a magnetron sputtering coating system.

2024/07/29

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