METHOD OF DEPOSITING DLC ON SUBSTRATE

摘要

Durability and/or longevity of a diamond-like carbon (DLC) layer can be improved by varying the voltage and/or ion energy used to ion beam deposit t he DLC layer. For example, a relatively low voltage may be used to ion beam deposit a first portion of the DLC layer on the substrate (Figure 2A), and thereafter a second higher voltage(s) (Figure 2B) used to ion beam deposit a second higher density portion of the DLC layer over the first portion of the DLC layer. In such a manner, ion mixing at the bottom of the DLC layer can b e reduced, and the longevity and/or durability of the DLC improved.