Platinum Interdigitated Electrodes (IDEs)

In today’s world of rapid technological advancement, precision matters, especially when it comes to sensors and electronic components. At Platypus Technologies, we understand this need for precision and offer custom-designed and fabricated thin film platinum interdigitated electrodes (IDEs) to meet your specific requirements.

Why Thin Film Platinum IDEs?

Interdigitated electrodes consist of an array of interlaced “fingers” that can provide enhanced sensitivity and responsiveness in electrochemical applications. Here’s why platinum is the ideal material:

• Superior Conductivity: Platinum offers excellent electrical conductivity, ensuring efficient and accurate measurements.
• Corrosion Resistance: It remains stable in harsh chemical environments, making it ideal for challenging applications.
• Catalytic Properties: Platinum excels in electrochemical sensing due to its catalytic efficiency.
• Thermal Stability: Platinum remains stable across a wide range of temperatures.
• Biocompatibility: Suitable for biomedical applications due to its non-reactivity and compatibility with biological tissues.

Our Thin Film Fabrication Advantages

At Platypus Technologies, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality thin film platinum electrodes fabricated via e-beam evaporation. This thin film coating method offers the following benefits:

• High Purity (99.999%): We ensure consistent electrical properties by using only high-purity platinum, minimizing the impact of contaminants.
• Low Surface Roughness: Our precise fabrication process provides a smooth surface essential for high-sensitivity applications, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.

Through our expertise in photolithography, wet etching and lift-off, we can fabricate custom patterns on the platinum thin films

Whether you need a specific layout design, or substrate material, we have the expertise and equipment to tailor the design to your specifications. We work with you to design the perfect layout, finger spacing, and substrate material to meet your needs.

Learn More: Thin Film Patterning Services

Quality Assurance and Support

Each electrode undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure optimal performance, providing you with confidence in every application. Testing includes electrical and optical characterization. Our experienced team offers dedicated support from initial design to final delivery.

Related: Electrical Characterization of Interdigitated Electrodes (IDEs)

Applications

With their unique features, thin film platinum IDEs find applications in:

• Biosensors and Medical Devices: For detecting specific biological markers or chemicals.
• Electrochemical Research: For studying redox reactions, fuel cell catalysts, and other electrochemical properties.
• Environmental Monitoring: For detecting pollutants and other environmental factors.
• Microelectronics and MEMS: Integrated into electronic devices and MEMS technology.

Custom Fabrication Process

Our custom fabrication process involves close collaboration with clients to understand their project requirements. From the initial design phase to the final product, we ensure that each electrode meets your exact needs and specifications.

With our custom design and fabrication services for thin film platinum interdigitated electrodes, you receive a product featuring high purity and low surface roughness, optimized for your specific application. Contact Platypus Technologies today to learn more about how we can support your research or production needs.