Denton Vacuum
Desk II Desktop
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The Denton Vacuum Desk II Desktop is a desktop sputtering unit. The Denton Vacuum Desk II Desktop is used for metal deposition. The Denton Desk II Sputtering System uses argon as its process gas.[1][2][3]
What it is
The Denton Vacuum Desk II Desktop is a desktop sputtering unit used for metal deposition.[1][2]
The Desk II Desktop belongs to the Denton Vacuum Desk family of deposition equipment.[2]
How it works
The Desk II Desktop can also be used with a carbon evaporation accessory for carbon film deposition and with an etch process before deposition.[3]
Where it fits in the process flow
The Desk II Desktop can support metal film deposition, carbon film deposition, and sample etching before film growth.[3]
Applications
What do the numbers mean?
Gas & chemistry1
Configuration & options5
- Metal Deposition[1]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Process gasArgon (UHP-Plus grade; 99.9993% pure)[3]
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What materials can be deposited with a benchtop sputter coater?General reference — not yet source-verified
Benchtop sputter coaters can deposit a variety of metals such as gold, platinum, silver, palladium, and chromium. Some systems can also be configured for non-metallic targets like carbon or certain oxides, depending on the power supply design and target mounting.
How thick can the deposited film be?General reference — not yet source-verified
Film thickness is controlled by sputtering time and current; typical coating thicknesses for SEM sample preparation range from a few nanometers to tens of nanometers. The deposition rate is generally low, allowing for fine control of ultra-thin films.
What kind of vacuum is required for these systems?General reference — not yet source-verified
Such systems typically operate in the medium vacuum range, often achieved by a direct-drive rotary vane pump or a small turbo-molecular pump. Base pressures are usually in the low millitorr region, sufficient to sustain the glow discharge without excessive contamination.
Can the system deposit multiple layers or multi-component films?General reference — not yet source-verified
Basic benchtop sputter coaters are normally used for single-layer coatings. Some advanced models allow multiple targets or manual target exchange, enabling sequential deposition of different materials, but co-sputtering or alloy deposition generally requires more complex equipment.
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Desk II Desktop are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Desk II Desktop are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Desk II Desktop are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the Desk II Desktop are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Desk II Desktop are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the Desk II Desktop is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]nanofab.ku.edu — nanofab.ku.edunanofab.ku.edu
- [4]Inventory photo
Last updated Oct 10, 2026.
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