Denton Vacuum
Desk II
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The Denton Vacuum Desk II is a tabletop sputter coater for SEM specimen preparation. The Desk II uses a 100 lps turbomolecular pump to achieve an ultimate vacuum of 10-6 Torr. The Desk II can sputter gold, gold/palladium, chromium, and platinum.[1]
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Denton Vacuum Desk II is a tabletop sputter coater used for deposition and specimen preparation.
How it works
The Desk II platform uses sputtering and, in some configurations, etching, and one configuration includes a carbon evaporation accessory for carbon coating.[3][1]
Applications
The Desk II is used for SEM sample preparation.[3]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
- Gauges
- Solid state electronic bar graphs for gas pressure and electrical current; LED vacuum and current gauges[1]
Vacuum & pumping5
Wafer handling1
Gas & chemistry2
Dimensions & facilities3
Configuration & options10
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desk II TSC | — | — | Turbo High Vacuum Chromium Sputtercoater/Etch Unit; totally self-contained turbopumped sputter unit with integral mechanical pump, 100 lps turbomolecular pump, 10-6 Torr ultimate vacuum, sputtering and etching modes standard, and foil targets. | web.archive.org[1] |
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Electrical115V/220V 50/60 Hz[1]
- Argon gas requirement5 psig, 99.99% purity[1]
- Turbomolecular pump speed100 lps[1]
- Ultimate vacuum10-6 Torr[1]
- Mechanical pump speed60 lpm[1]
- Pump type100 lps turbomolecular pump, direct drive internal mechanical pump[1]
- Gas requirementArgon, 5 psig; 99.99% purity[1]
- Cycle timeCycle time (pumpdown-coating-venting) less than five minutes[1]
- GaugesSolid state electronic bar graphs for gas pressure and electrical current; LED vacuum and current gauges[1]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What targets are used on the Denton Desk II at UCLA?
The UCLA Nanolab Denton Desk II uses gold, gold/palladium, and chromium targets.[3]
Does the Denton Desk II have a carbon coating option?
The UCLA Nanolab Denton Desk II includes a carbon evaporation accessory for coating samples with carbon.[3]
What is the Denton Desk II used for in the nanolab setting?
The UCLA Nanolab Denton Desk II is used to prepare SEM samples for imaging.[3]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Desk II are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Desk II are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the Desk II are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Desk II are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the Desk II is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Desk II are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]web.archive.org — dentonvacuum.com (Feb 28, 2004)web.archive.org
- [2]inventory listing
- [3]nanolab.ucla.edu — nanolab.ucla.edunanolab.ucla.edu
Last updated Oct 13, 2026.
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