Patterned Chrome

Resistance-controlled, patterned Chrome for sensing electrodes

Optics Balzers capabilities in metallic thin film deposition and lithographic patterning enable the fabrication of interdigital electrodes and meandering wires from Chrome for a wide variety of applications. These planar electrodes and resistors are among the most widely used periodic structures in many sensor and transducer designs.

With our expertise and leading process technology we enable our customers to develop advanced sensing elements, thereby integrating additional functions into their optical systems.

Resistance-controlled, patterned Chrome for sensing electrodes

Benefits

Robust sensing elements from resistance controlled Chrome structures
Tightly controlled and tunable sheet resistance
High fidelity patterns down to 4µm feature size
Suitable coatings for electrical contacts by soldering or wire bonding (Gelot™ or Cr/Au alloy) available
High cosmetical performance (Low pinhole density)