Comprehensive Materials Database

Complete reference for 50+ CVD/PVD materials including precursors, process conditions, film properties, and applications

SiO₂
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
TEOS + O₂
Process Conditions:
PECVD: 300-400°C, 0.5-2 Torr
Film Properties:
Density: 2.2 g/cm³
Refr. Index: 1.46
Bandgap: 8.9 eV
Dielectric: 3.9
Stress: -100 to -300 MPa
Dep. Rate: 50-200 nm/min
Applications:
  • Interlayer dielectric
  • Passivation
  • MEMS
  • Optical coatings
HfO₂
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
TDMAH + H₂O
Process Conditions:
ALD: 200-350°C, 0.1-1 Torr
Film Properties:
Density: 9.7 g/cm³
Refr. Index: 2.1
Bandgap: 5.8 eV
Dielectric: 25
EOT: 0.5-1.5 nm
Leakage: <1 A/cm² @ 1V
Applications:
  • High-k gate dielectric
  • DRAM capacitor
  • Resistive RAM
  • Advanced transistors
Al₂O₃
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
TMA + H₂O
Process Conditions:
ALD: 150-300°C, 0.5 Torr
Film Properties:
Density: 3.0 g/cm³
Refr. Index: 1.65
Bandgap: 6.5 eV
Dielectric: 9
Hardness: 15 GPa
Thermal Cond: 30 W/m·K
Applications:
  • Diffusion barrier
  • Protective coatings
  • Passivation
  • Gate dielectric
ZrO₂
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
TDMAZ + H₂O
Process Conditions:
ALD: 200-300°C
Film Properties:
Density: 5.7 g/cm³
Refr. Index: 2.2
Dielectric: 25
Bandgap: 5.5 eV
Applications:
  • High-k dielectric
  • Optical coatings
  • RRAM
Ta₂O₅
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
Ta(OEt)₅ + O₂
Process Conditions:
CVD: 400-600°C
Film Properties:
Density: 8.2 g/cm³
Refr. Index: 2.1
Dielectric: 26
Bandgap: 4.5 eV
Applications:
  • DRAM capacitor
  • High-k gate
  • Optical films
TiO₂
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
TTIP + O₂
Process Conditions:
PECVD/ALD: 200-500°C
Film Properties:
Density: 3.8-4.2 g/cm³
Refr. Index: 2.4-2.7
Bandgap: 3.0-3.2 eV
Dielectric: 80-100
Applications:
  • AR coating
  • Photocatalysis
  • DRAM
  • Solar cells
Y₂O₃
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
Y(TMHD)₃ + O₂
Process Conditions:
ALD: 250-350°C
Film Properties:
Density: 5.0 g/cm³
Dielectric: 15
Bandgap: 5.6 eV
Applications:
  • High-k dielectric
  • Phosphor
  • Buffer layer
La₂O₃
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
La(TMHD)₃ + O₂/H₂O
Process Conditions:
ALD: 200-300°C
Film Properties:
Dielectric: 27
Bandgap: 5.5 eV
Applications:
  • High-k gate
  • Buffer layer
GeO₂
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
Ge precursor + O₂
Process Conditions:
CVD: 400-600°C
Film Properties:
Refr. Index: 1.6
Bandgap: 5.6 eV
Dielectric: 6
Applications:
  • Optical waveguides
  • Passivation
SnO₂
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
SnCl₄ + O₂
Process Conditions:
CVD: 400-600°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 10⁻⁴ Ω·cm
Bandgap: 3.6 eV
Transparency: >80%
Applications:
  • Transparent conductor
  • Gas sensors
In₂O₃
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
In(acac)₃ + O₂
Process Conditions:
CVD: 300-500°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 10⁻⁴ Ω·cm
Transparency: >85%
Applications:
  • TCO
  • Displays
  • Solar cells
ZnO
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
DEZ + H₂O
Process Conditions:
ALD: 100-200°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 3.3 eV
Resistivity: 10⁻³ Ω·cm
Piezoelectric: Yes
Applications:
  • TCO
  • Piezoelectric
  • UV sensors
MgO
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
Mg(THD)₂ + O₂
Process Conditions:
ALD: 200-400°C
Film Properties:
Dielectric: 9.8
Lattice: 4.21 Å
Applications:
  • Buffer layer
  • MTJ barrier
Nb₂O₅
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
Nb(OEt)₅ + O₂
Process Conditions:
CVD: 400-600°C
Film Properties:
Refr. Index: 2.3
Dielectric: 40
Applications:
  • Optical coatings
  • Capacitors
WO₃
Oxide
Precursor/Source:
WF₆ + O₂
Process Conditions:
CVD: 300-500°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 2.7 eV
Electrochromic: Yes
Applications:
  • Smart windows
  • Gas sensors
Si₃N₄
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
SiH₄ + NH₃
Process Conditions:
LPCVD: 700-850°C, 0.1-0.5 Torr
Film Properties:
Density: 2.9-3.1 g/cm³
Refr. Index: 2.0-2.1
Bandgap: 5.0 eV
Stress: +1000 MPa (LPCVD)
Etch Selectivity: 100:1 vs SiO₂ in HF
Applications:
  • Spacer
  • Etch stop
  • Passivation
  • MEMS membranes
  • Hard mask
TiN
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
TiCl₄ + NH₃
Process Conditions:
CVD: 400-600°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 20-50 μΩ·cm
Color: Gold
Hardness: 20 GPa
Melting Pt: 2950°C
Work Function: 4.6 eV
Applications:
  • Diffusion barrier
  • Gate electrode
  • Hard coating
  • Decorative
TaN
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
TaCl₅ + NH₃
Process Conditions:
CVD/PVD: 300-600°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 200-500 μΩ·cm
Density: 13-14 g/cm³
Applications:
  • Cu barrier
  • Gate electrode
  • Resistor
AlN
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
TMA + NH₃
Process Conditions:
MOCVD: 1000-1200°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 6.2 eV
Thermal Cond: 285 W/m·K
Piezoelectric: Strong
Applications:
  • RF filters
  • LED
  • Thermal management
BN
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
B₂H₆ + NH₃
Process Conditions:
PECVD: 300-600°C
Film Properties:
Dielectric: 4-5
Thermal Cond: 200-400 W/m·K
Hardness: 30-40 GPa
Applications:
  • 2D materials
  • Dielectric
  • Protective
GaN
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
TMGa + NH₃
Process Conditions:
MOCVD: 1000-1100°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 3.4 eV
Mobility: 1000 cm²/V·s
Breakdown: 3.3 MV/cm
Applications:
  • LED
  • Power electronics
  • RF devices
WN
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
WF₆ + NH₃
Process Conditions:
CVD: 300-500°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 200-400 μΩ·cm
Barrier: Excellent
Applications:
  • Cu diffusion barrier
ZrN
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
ZrCl₄ + NH₃
Process Conditions:
CVD: 400-600°C
Film Properties:
Hardness: 15-20 GPa
Color: Gold
Applications:
  • Hard coating
  • Decorative
HfN
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
HfCl₄ + NH₃
Process Conditions:
CVD: 400-600°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 30-50 μΩ·cm
Work Function: 4.8 eV
Applications:
  • Gate electrode
  • Barrier
CrN
Nitride
Precursor/Source:
CrCl₃ + NH₃
Process Conditions:
CVD: 400-700°C
Film Properties:
Hardness: 18 GPa
Friction: Low
Applications:
  • Wear resistance
  • Cutting tools
Cu
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Cu precursor
Process Conditions:
PVD/CVD: 200-400°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 1.7 μΩ·cm (bulk)
Melting Pt: 1085°C
Electromig: MA/cm²
CTE: 16.5 ppm/K
Applications:
  • Interconnects
  • Electrodes
  • Seed layer
Al
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Al target
Process Conditions:
PVD: RT-400°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 2.7 μΩ·cm
Density: 2.70 g/cm³
Reflectivity: 92%
CTE: 23.1 ppm/K
Applications:
  • Interconnects
  • Mirrors
  • Bond pads
W
Metal
Precursor/Source:
WF₆ + H₂
Process Conditions:
CVD: 300-450°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 5.6 μΩ·cm
Melting Pt: 3422°C
Step Coverage: >95%
Selectivity: Si/SiO₂
Applications:
  • Plug fill
  • Local interconnect
  • Contact
Ti
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Ti target
Process Conditions:
PVD: RT-400°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 42 μΩ·cm
Adhesion: Excellent
Work Function: 4.3 eV
Applications:
  • Adhesion layer
  • Barrier
Ta
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Ta target
Process Conditions:
PVD: RT-400°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 13 μΩ·cm
Melting Pt: 3017°C
Applications:
  • Barrier
  • Resistor
Pt
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Pt target
Process Conditions:
PVD: RT-400°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 10.6 μΩ·cm
Stability: Excellent
Applications:
  • Electrodes
  • Catalysis
Au
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Au target
Process Conditions:
PVD: RT-300°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 2.2 μΩ·cm
Reflectivity: 98%
Applications:
  • Bond pads
  • Optics
  • Contacts
Ag
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Ag target
Process Conditions:
PVD: RT-300°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 1.6 μΩ·cm
Reflectivity: 99%
Applications:
  • Mirrors
  • Electrodes
Ni
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Ni target
Process Conditions:
PVD: RT-400°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 6.9 μΩ·cm
Magnetic: Yes
Applications:
  • Contacts
  • Magnetic films
Co
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Co target/Co₂(CO)₈
Process Conditions:
PVD/CVD: 150-400°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 6.2 μΩ·cm
Magnetic: Yes
Applications:
  • Contacts
  • Magnetic storage
Ru
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Ru₃(CO)₁₂
Process Conditions:
CVD: 200-350°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 7.1 μΩ·cm
Barrier: Good
Applications:
  • DRAM electrode
  • Barrier
Mo
Metal
Precursor/Source:
Mo target
Process Conditions:
PVD: RT-500°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 5.2 μΩ·cm
Melting Pt: 2623°C
Applications:
  • Gate
  • Heaters
  • Back contact
Poly-Si
Semiconductor
Precursor/Source:
SiH₄
Process Conditions:
LPCVD: 550-650°C, 0.2-0.5 Torr
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 0.001-1000 Ω·cm
Grain Size: 50-500 nm
Texture: (110) preferred
Dep. Rate: 5-20 nm/min
Applications:
  • Gate
  • Resistor
  • TFT
  • Solar cells
a-Si
Semiconductor
Precursor/Source:
SiH₄
Process Conditions:
PECVD: 200-350°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 1.6-1.8 eV
H content: 5-15%
Density: 2.0-2.3 g/cm³
Applications:
  • TFT
  • Solar cells
  • Photodetectors
Ge
Semiconductor
Precursor/Source:
GeH₄
Process Conditions:
CVD: 300-600°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 0.66 eV
Mobility: 3900 cm²/V·s
Lattice: 5.658 Å
Applications:
  • High mobility channel
  • Photodetectors
SiGe
Semiconductor
Precursor/Source:
SiH₄ + GeH₄
Process Conditions:
CVD: 400-700°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 0.66-1.1 eV
Lattice: Tunable
Mobility: High
Applications:
  • HBT
  • Photodetectors
  • CMOS
SiC
Semiconductor
Precursor/Source:
SiH₄ + C₃H₈
Process Conditions:
CVD: 1200-1600°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 3.2 eV
Breakdown: 3 MV/cm
Thermal Cond: 490 W/m·K
Applications:
  • Power devices
  • High temp
  • LED
GaAs
Semiconductor
Precursor/Source:
TMGa + AsH₃
Process Conditions:
MOCVD: 600-750°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 1.42 eV
Mobility: 8500 cm²/V·s
Direct gap: Yes
Applications:
  • RF devices
  • Solar cells
  • LED
InP
Semiconductor
Precursor/Source:
TMIn + PH₃
Process Conditions:
MOCVD: 600-700°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 1.34 eV
Mobility: 4600 cm²/V·s
Applications:
  • Telecom lasers
  • HBT
InGaAs
Semiconductor
Precursor/Source:
TMIn + TMGa + AsH₃
Process Conditions:
MOCVD: 600-700°C
Film Properties:
Bandgap: 0.35-1.4 eV
Lattice: Tunable
Applications:
  • Photodetectors
  • Solar cells
Diamond
Other
Precursor/Source:
CH₄ + H₂
Process Conditions:
PECVD: 700-900°C
Film Properties:
Hardness: 100 GPa
Thermal Cond: 2200 W/m·K
Bandgap: 5.5 eV
Applications:
  • Cutting tools
  • Heat spreaders
  • Electronics
DLC
Other
Precursor/Source:
CH₄
Process Conditions:
PECVD: RT-400°C
Film Properties:
Hardness: 20-80 GPa
Friction: 0.05-0.1
sp³: 30-80%
Applications:
  • Wear resistance
  • Biomedical
Graphene
Other
Precursor/Source:
CH₄ + H₂
Process Conditions:
CVD: 1000°C
Film Properties:
Mobility: 200000 cm²/V·s
Transparency: 97.7%
Conductivity: High
Applications:
  • Transparent conductor
  • Sensors
  • Electronics
IGZO
Other
Precursor/Source:
In/Ga/Zn targets + O₂
Process Conditions:
PVD: RT-300°C
Film Properties:
Mobility: 10-50 cm²/V·s
Transparency: >80%
Stability: Good
Applications:
  • TFT backplane
  • Displays
ITO
Other
Precursor/Source:
In₂O₃ + SnO₂
Process Conditions:
PVD: 200-400°C
Film Properties:
Resistivity: 10⁻⁴ Ω·cm
Transparency: >80%
Applications:
  • TCO
  • Touchscreens
  • Solar
SiON
Other
Precursor/Source:
SiH₄ + N₂O + NH₃
Process Conditions:
PECVD: 300-400°C
Film Properties:
Refr. Index: 1.46-2.0 (tunable)
Composition: Variable
Applications:
  • Graded index
  • Waveguides
SiCN
Other
Precursor/Source:
SiH₄ + CH₄ + NH₃
Process Conditions:
PECVD: 300-600°C
Film Properties:
Dielectric: 4-6
Hardness: 15-25 GPa
Barrier: Excellent
Applications:
  • Cu barrier
  • Hard mask
  • Etch stop

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