DC magnetron sputtering method and apparatus
First Claim
1. In a method for producing a magnetic recording medium formed by depositing a magnetic film layer over an underlayer on a substrate, by DC-magnetron sputtering from a target, an improvement comprising,during said depositing, exposing the target to an RF signal effective to increase the coercivity of a magnetic recording medium by at least 10%.
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Abstract
A method of producing a magnetic recording medium by sputtering a layer onto a substrate by DC-magnetron sputtering from a target while exposing the target to an RF signal is described. The RF signal is effective to extend the target utilization without significantly decreasing the sputtering rate. Also disclosed is an apparatus for use forming a medium in accordance with the method of the invention.
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1. In a method for producing a magnetic recording medium formed by depositing a magnetic film layer over an underlayer on a substrate, by DC-magnetron sputtering from a target, an improvement comprising,
during said depositing, exposing the target to an RF signal effective to increase the coercivity of a magnetic recording medium by at least 10%.
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