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ExpertiseSilicon Investigations has extensive vacuum 
system expertise in designing custom vacuum systems and process solutions
for diverse scientific applications worldwide.  Our clientele include
leading edge research facilities in both corporate and academic settings
and semiconductor manufacturers.  Examples of some our more recent process
solutions are given below. 
                 Atomic Layer Deposition
for Semiconductor Gate OxideFlat Panel Display
Technology, Including Deposition Systems for Hafnium OxidePhotovoltaic Solar Cell Panels, Including Multilevel Dopant ImplantationOptical Electronic
Communications and Fiber Optic SolutionsSemiconductor Research,
with a Focus on Emerging Technologies Including GrapheneMaterial Science,
Including Metal/Ceramic Interfaces & Failure AnalysisAerospace Research, Including UHV Processing and TestingSpecialized Biological
Chambers and InstrumentationThermal Space SimulationLaboratory Vacuum
Equipment Custom Vacuum Systems and Vacuum Components 
                 Remote and Internal
Manipulation Vacuum Chamber DesignsThermal Evaporation
TechnologyPower and Temperature
Controlled EnvironmentsElectron Beam Heated
EvaporationRF Radio Frequency
and Direct Current Magnetron Sputtering SystemsIon Assisted Deposition
ProcessLaser Ablation and
PLD Pulsed Laser Deposition EquipmentAtomic Layer Deposition
Technology
Space Simulation
Chambers and Temperature Controlled EnvironmentsReactive Ion Etching systems
 Vacuum Sample Substrate Fixture Designs
         Large Substrate Size and Irregular Sample
Shape CapabilityHeat Substrate Materials to 600° 
Celsius (1112° Fahrenheit)Cool Substrate Materials with Liquid 
Nitrogen (LN2) to -196° Celsius (-321° Fahrenheit)Cryostat Systems to cool samples to Below
2° KCombine Sample Heating and Cooling Capabilities 
Multiple Axis Linear ManipulationSingle Axis Source to Substrate Distance 
AdjustmentRF Radio Frequency and DC Direct Current 
Substrate Biasing 
 Vacuum Process Automation Control
         PLC Programmable Logic Controller Vacuum 
System AutomationAutomated Vacuum Sequences, Vacuum Pump 
Down, Venting, etc.PC Personal Computer Interface for Advanced
Vacuum Process ControlAutomatic Deposition Processing, Data 
Logging for Multi Layer Vacuum Coatings           
          
  
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