Current Market Status of the Vacuum Coating Industry

Vacuum coating is a branch of surface treatment technology. It refers to the process in which, under high-vacuum conditions, metallic, non-metallic, or compound materials (coating materials) are converted into gaseous or plasma states through physical or chemical means, with the aim of minimizing interference from impurities. These materials are then deposited onto the surfaces of solid substrates—such as glass, metal, ceramics, plastics, or organic materials—forming thin films. The substrates are also referred to as base materials, base plates, or base substrates.

What is Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technology?

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology is a key method for preparing high-purity, high-performance solid thin films. We are dedicated to providing various types of CVD equipment for fields such as integrated circuits, semiconductor lighting, microelectromechanical systems, power semiconductors, compound semiconductors, and new-energy photovoltaics, thereby meeting customers’ diverse manufacturing process requirements.

The Revival and Development of Vacuum Sputtering Coating

Sputtering is a phenomenon in which energetic particles—typically positive ions of inert gases—are used to bombard the surface of a solid target, causing atoms (or molecules) on the target’s surface to be ejected. This phenomenon was first discovered by Grove in 1842 during his experimental study of cathode corrosion, when he observed that cathode material was being deposited onto the walls of the vacuum tube. The technique of depositing thin films onto substrates using this sputtering method emerged in 1877. However, in the early stages of using this method for film deposition, several challenges arose: the sputtering rate was low, film formation was slow, and the process required high voltages and the introduction of inert gases into the apparatus. As a result, the technology developed slowly and nearly became obsolete. It was only applied sparingly to materials such as chemically active precious metals, refractory metals, dielectrics, and compounds.

What is the working principle of ion coating equipment?

Ion coating equipment originated in the 1950s with the theory proposed by D.M. Maiox, and corresponding experiments began at that time. It wasn't until 1971 that Chamber et al. published their work on electron-beam ion coating technology. As for reactive evaporation (ARE) technology, it was first mentioned in the 1972 Bunshah report, at which point ultra-hard thin films such as TC and TN were developed. Also in 1972, Smith and Moley introduced hollow-cathode technology into the coating process. By the 1980s, ion coating technology in China had finally reached an industrial application level, and vacuum multi-arc ion coating and arc-discharge-based ion coating processes subsequently emerged.

Pengcheng Semiconductor invites you to the China Materials Conference—July 8–11 in Guangzhou.

As a supplier specializing in the R&D, design, and manufacturing of micro- and nano-materials (including semiconductor materials), micro- and nano-manufacturing processes, and micro- and nano-equipment—Pengcheng Semiconductor Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Pengcheng Semiconductor”)—will leverage the China Materials Conference, a platform for showcasing innovative technologies, products, and applications, to exhibit its carefully developed HFCVD hot-filament chemical vapor deposition system solutions, research-and-production-oriented magnetron sputtering (PVD vacuum coating) solutions, molecular beam epitaxy thin-film growth equipment MBE, PECVD plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition solutions, and more. We sincerely look forward to welcoming guests from home and abroad to Booth 2F62, Phase I, Guangzhou Baiyun International Conference Center, where we can jointly explore new pathways for materials design and preparation, seize new industry opportunities, and work together to write a new chapter of high-quality industrial development.

Pengcheng Semiconductor invites you to join us at the SEMI-e 2024 Shenzhen International Semiconductor Exhibition, taking place from June 26 to 28 at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an).

The 6th Shenzhen International Semiconductor Exhibition SEMl-e2024 will be grandly held from June 26 to 28 at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an). As a highly influential and representative industry event in the semiconductor sector, this year’s exhibition will bring together over 800 exhibitors to showcase in one place the entire semiconductor industrial chain—spanning chip design, wafer fabrication and packaging, specialized semiconductor equipment and components, advanced materials, third-generation semiconductors/IGBTs, and automotive semiconductors—thus fostering a new ecosystem for exchange and integration within the semiconductor industry.

Invitation | 2024 National Conference on the Development of Advanced Coating and Thin Film Technologies (June 18-19, Suzhou)

Pengcheng Semiconductor Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. was co-founded by Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) and a team of engineers with many years of practical experience. The company is rooted at the intersection of market trends, industrial frontiers, and technological advancements, striving for innovation-led growth and sustainable development. It aims to address industry pain points and challenges related to domestic substitution, and to achieve independent and controllable supply chains.

Thin-film deposition processes and equipment

Thin-film deposition involves depositing a nanometer-scale thin film onto a substrate, followed by repeated cycles of processes such as etching and polishing. This results in the creation of numerous stacked layers—each layer featuring a precisely designed circuit pattern—that are either conductive or insulating. In this way, semiconductor components and circuits are integrated into chips with intricate structures.

Pengcheng Semiconductor showcases its PVD vacuum coating equipment at ICEO 2024 in Kunming.

The first International Conference on New Energy and Optoelectronic Technologies (ICEO2024) will be held from April 12 to 14, 2024, at the Howard Johnson Hotel Huazhicheng in Kunming. This international conference is a premier professional event for researchers in the fields of new energy and optoelectronics. It will comprehensively showcase the latest advances and achievements made by researchers in areas such as perovskite solar cells, organic solar cells, thin-film batteries, fuel cells, lithium/sodium batteries, light-emitting diodes, photoelectrochemical cells, photodetectors, lasers, sensors, and thin-film transistors. The conference will also provide an in-depth discussion on the opportunities, challenges, and future development directions facing these research fields. At that time, Pengcheng Semiconductor Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Pengcheng Semiconductor”) has been invited by the organizers to participate in this conference.

China Materials Conference | Pengcheng Semiconductor Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

The “China Materials Conference” is the annual academic conference of the Chinese Society for Materials Research. It is one of the most important and well-established series of conferences in China, attracting over 10,000 participants—the highest-level academic gathering in China’s new materials field, covering the broadest range of disciplines and featuring the latest cutting-edge developments. The conference is a high-profile, brand-name event that addresses major national needs and drives groundbreaking advances in frontier new materials. To promote high-quality economic and social development, accelerate the building of a science and technology powerhouse, and achieve a high level of scientific and technological self-reliance and strength, the China Materials Conference 2024 is scheduled to be held from July 8 to 11, 2024, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Concurrent with the conference will be the Second World Materials Conference. The conference covers five major thematic areas: energy materials, environmental materials, advanced structural materials, functional materials, and materials design, preparation, and evaluation. In addition, a number of specialized forums will be held, including a Youth Forum, a Specialized New Materials Forum, a Materials Education Forum, and a Materials Journals Forum. Furthermore, an International Exhibition of New Materials Research Instruments and Equipment will also take place concurrently.