Sputter deposition of ZnO on Si specimens with surface metallization of cop
per was performed using a radio frequency sputter deposition technique usin
g various deposition temperatures and ratio of O-2/Ar. Copper metallization
was carried out using an ion beam sputter deposition technique at differen
t temperatures. Specimens were analyzed for the thickness, crystal structur
e, microstructure, and composition. Effects of deposition variables were di
scussed. (C) 2001 American Vacuum Society.