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ALD

ALD

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A method for adding very thin coatings to surfaces one layer of atoms at a time
  • noun
  • Specialized
: ALD
  • The engineers used ALD to create a uniform coating on the microchips.

Examples

  • Researchers rely on ALD for precise control over film thickness in nanotechnology applications.

  • Advances in ALD have enabled the production of thinner and more reliable electronic devices.

  • The process of ALD allows for precise control over film thickness.

  • Many semiconductor manufacturers use ALD for their production.

  • The engineers used ALD to create a uniform coating on the microchips, ensuring consistency in performance.

  • Advances in ALD have enabled the production of thinner and more reliable electronic devices in the semiconductor industry.

  • Researchers rely on ALD for precise control over film thickness in nanotechnology applications, allowing for innovative design.

Surface Forms

ALD singular
ALDs plural

Etymology

ALD stands for Atomic Layer Deposition, and the name gives a clear picture of the method: atomic means 'very small', layer means 'a thin level', and deposition means 'putting down'. So ALD is a way to put down films one tiny layer at a time to make very thin, even coatings.