Hi I don't know whether LPCVD will do the trick,also depending how thick a film. You may want to consider PVD sputtering. It worked well for us. walter@elume.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Shile"To: "General MEMS discussion" Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 9:32 AM Subject: [mems-talk] Source for Low Stress Silicon Nitride > Can someone suggest a commercial for low stress silicon nitride with low > stress gradient? > > Low stress gradient is important as the films will be used to fabricate > free standing beams which must remain straight when released. > > Roger Shile >