Hi, I am gathering information for an experiment to sputter platinum on non- conducting substrates such as G10, G11, FR4 and PCB board substrates. If anyone of the team point out to good resources/references or any personal experience will help me have a starting point. I need to answer the following questions 1. What kind of adhesion layer is required in case adhesion is poor on the above substrates? 2. If adhesion layer required what thicknesses are feasible to balance the stress between substrate and Pt thin film (~400 ยต) 3. Is outgassing during sputtering an issue and if issue is there what remedy exists? 4. Is substrate material leaks out and contaminate the Pt thin film? 5. If contamination occurs then is there any remedy exists? Any help to address above mentioned points and more will be highly appreciated. Asghar Gill Abbott Point of Care Canada _______________________________________________ Hosted by the MEMS and Nanotechnology Exchange, the country's leading provider of MEMS and Nanotechnology design and fabrication services. Visit us at http://www.mems-exchange.org Want to advertise to this community? See http://www.memsnet.org To unsubscribe: http://mail.mems-exchange.org/mailman/listinfo/mems-talk