Abstract
A well adherent diamond-like carbon (DLC) film was deposited on piezoelectric LiTaO 3 substrate using PECVD by inserting SiO 2 interlayer. DLC film was characterized using Raman spectroscopy and AFM. Physical and mechanical properties were measured using XRR, ellipsometry, scratch test and nano-indentation. The DLC film exhibits the characteristics of hydrogenated amorphous carbon and a very smooth surface with a 0.25 nm RMS. Scratch test shows that critical load (L c ) is 18 N, which is good enough for applying DLC film to SAW device. The measured mass density, refractive index, hardness and Young's modulus of DLC film deposited on LiTaO 3 are comparable to the reported values for hydrogenated amorphous carbon film, irrespective of substrates on which the films were deposited.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 255-258 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Applied Surface Science |
Volume | 239 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 31 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- DLC
- Nano-indentation
- PECVD
- Scratch test
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Surfaces and Interfaces