What does ABAD mean in UNCLASSIFIED

ABAD stands for Alternating Beam Assisted Deposition. It is a technique used in the manufacturing of electronic components and devices involving the use of two or more beams of energy to deposit material onto an object or substrate.

ABAD works by having one beam focus on depositing material from its source to the target area while another beam maintains control over the deposition process, allowing for precise deposition rates and patterns. The result is a highly controllable, reliable and cost-effective way to manufacture complex electronic products with superior performance outcomes.

With ABAD, any number of materials can be deposited depending on the desired result. Commonly used materials include metals such as gold and silver, polymers, oxides, nanofilms and dielectrics.

The advantages of using ABAD include higher film density, improved resolution compared to traditional techniques, faster deposition speed compared to conventional vapor deposition methods and the ability to precisely control layer thicknesses down to nanometers. Additionally, it results in fewer defects due to its precise nature and is also less expensive than many other processes available today.

Products that have been manufactured using this method include optical coatings for windows & lenses, printed circuit boards (PCBs), ultra thin films for flexible & stretchable electronics as well as displays & MEMS/NEMS devices for medical diagnostics & microelectronics applications among others.