Thin film materials production for microwave applications

Australian requirements for advanced film technology arc extensive in range but low in volume. Sol-gel technology developed and totally owned in Australia, provides a practical low-cost solution to preparation of many of the films and coatings required in microwave applications. The technology is advantaged by production of high quality single phase stoichiometric films at low temperatures and without the necessity to process under vacuum conditions. The technology is appropriate for application to microelectronics, sensor devices and larger area coatings for electronic/optoelectronic and environmental protection.