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VARIAN 3180 is a sputtering system, which utilizes high power radio frequency (RF) sputtering and direct current (DC) arc sources to deposit thin films on a wide range of target materials. This advanced, innovative system combines versatile deposition techniques offering increased application possibilities. The RF sputtering technique is used to create thin film layers in 3180. Using high frequency AC currents to drive the ionized gas, the RF sputtering process creates a high energy gas. This gas is then propelled towards the target material, causing atoms from the target material to be forcefully detached from its surface. When the freed atoms of the target material are then deposited onto the substrate, a thin film is created. The DC arc source method also used in VARIAN 3180 is also a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process. By using an electrical arc to heat up the target material, atoms are detached and create a vapor which is deposited onto the substrate. The deposition rate for this method is higher than for RF sputtering and does not rely on the gas used. Advantages of 3180 include an easy to use software interface, allowing the user to control the temperature, power and pressure of the plasma. Further advantages include a unique multi-tasking feature, enabling multiple process parameters to be simultaneously controlled. Additionally, VARIAN 3180 also offers a high flexibility with respect to the choice of target materials, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. In summary, 3180 is a versatile and highly regarded sputtering system, offering a combination of RF sputtering and DC arc sources. This provides users with a versatile deposition technique and increased application possibilities. Its user friendly software, multi-tasking feature and range of target materials make it a popular choice for many industries.