Evaporation Source is used in OLED and solar cell production.
Press Release Summary:
Offering control of temperature profile and deposition rate, evaporation source is available in 2 sizes with 2 or 4 cc charge capacity. It contains heating element, temperature sensor, and interchangeable crucible and is operated by single- or 4-channel source controller that uses temperature ramps and self-tuning control loops to allow user-defined source temperature profile. Controllers operate sources between 50-600°C with accuracy of ±0.1°C.
Original Press Release:
New Cost-Effective Organic Deposition Source Gives Manufacturers and Researchers More Control
Provides cost-effective option for development of OLED and solar cells
WILMINGTON, USA (4 August 2006)-BOC Edwards has launched a new temperature-controlled evaporation source for depositing the sensitive materials used in the research and production of Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) and solar cells. The source gives electronics manufacturers and industrial researchers accurate control of the temperature profile, and therefore greater control of the deposition rate, reducing wastage of material, and associated costs.
OLEDs are a key component of next-generation display technology as they allow for lower power consumption with brighter output and improved viewing angles. The current push for sustainable energy is leading the development of organic solar cells and the BOC Edwards sources offer manufacturers and researchers a range of cost-effective options for the development of these devices.
Available in two sizes, with 2cc or 4cc charge capacity, the source body contains a heating element, a temperature sensor and an interchangeable crucible. Operation is by either a single-channel or four-channel source controller, which uses temperature ramps and self-tuning control loops to allow users to accurately and easily define the source temperature profile. The controllers operate the sources between 50° and 600°C with an accuracy of ± 0.1°C.
The sources, controllers and mounting hardware are available as packages which can be specified for new or existing BOC Edwards deposition systems. A comprehensive range of crucible options is available to complement the sources.
Editor Background
BOC Edwards, part of The BOC Group plc, is a leading supplier of integrated solutions for the manufacture of microelectronics devices, including semiconductors and flat panel displays. Partnering with fabs, foundries and process tool manufacturers, BOC Edwards provides electronic materials and process-enabling subsystems that are supported by best-in-class operations and maintenance services for its global customer base.
Serving two million customers in more than 50 countries, The BOC Group is one of the largest and most global of the world's leading gases companies. It employs over 30,000 people, with total revenues of £4.6 billion (more than US $8 billion) in 2005. For more than a century, BOC has contributed to advances in many industries and aspects of everyday life, including steel-making, refining, chemical processing, environmental protection, wastewater treatment, welding and cutting, food processing and distribution, glass production, electronics and health care.
Information on the BOC Group can be accessed by visiting the Group web site, www.boc.com. Specific information on BOC Edwards can be found at www.bocedwards.com. E-mail inquires can be sent to info@bocedwards.com.
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