In our second We Are Impedans series, we chat with our full stack developer, Andy Correa. In this edition you will read about an ex pâtissier who put up his chef hat for the glamorous life of a coder.

Welcome to the first interview with our software engineer, Panos Iosifidis, in our We Are Impedans Series. In this series you will find out about the talent behind the Impedans name from our software engineers to our scientists. To get us started, Panos describes his experience so far.

From its inception in 2004, Impedans has had a vision to put intelligent sensors on every plasma processing tool to measure what is often thought impossible i.e. the complex characteristics of the plasma state of matter used for surface modification. Find out what Bill has to say about the industry and Impedans.

The human body is extraordinarily complex. Our physical and mental performance is dependent on the health and fitness of our major organs. As long as we keep our vital organs in good condition, we can work with optimum efficiency. We generally know how well our bodies are functioning. Occasionally, we feel under the weather and we may consult a GP for a diagnosis. The GP will want to check some or all of your vital signs; pulse rate, body temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.

Admittedly, I am no GP, but I find an interesting analogy between the health of the human body and that of a plasma processing tool! Lets look at the vital signs with this analogy in mind.

Pulse rate and pulse shape (ECG) are critical indicators of our cardiovascular health. The heart really is the bodies main power supply. Modern plasma processes are also driven by pulsed RF power supplies. Just like the human body, the pulse rate and pulse shape are critical parameters to be monitored to determine the stability of the plasma process.

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We are excited to announce our attendance at the 61st Annual Technical Conference at SVC TechCon 2018. This year we are looking forward to the latest innovations and trends in the vacuum coating industry. Come join us at booth 433 as it's an event not to miss.
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Medical Device Manufacturing Case Study

How does a plasma measurement company contribute to a $400 billion medical device industry? Learn how Impedans improves the overall process of RF measurement to reduce product scrap in an industry that prevents, diagnoses and treats diseases and illnesses.

Plasma processing is used extensively in medical device manufacturing. Applications include the modifcation of surfaces (to improve adhesion or reduce friction), sterilization and bio-compatible coatings for implants. Impedans have assisted several multinational medical device manufacturers to implement plasma measurement solutions to improve process performance and reduce product scrap. We have developed several applications to detect RF related issues, such as arcing and equipment malfunction, which lead to poor tool performance and reduction in product yield. The main applications can be summarised as follows >>

Impedan's TV: The OCTIV™ | RANGE

For our latest video series we're shining a spotlight on our line of next generation RF sensors: The Octiv™ Range. In July we launched Octiv 2.0: a significant upgrade to the Octiv™ product range which provides a major improvement in performance in non-50 ohm environments. To achieve this, the calibration method has been redesigned and improved. Therefore, it is classified as a new product and existing Octiv™ models will be phased out. Existing Octiv™ customers, with compatible models, will be automatically upgraded to Octiv™ 2.0 during the next scheduled calibration.


To celebrate this, Impedans TV has produced a series of videos covering the Octiv hardware, software and demonstrating its abilities in frequency agility, waveform reconstruction and pulsed profile. Check out the first installment below and find the following parts at Impedans TV.