Patent ID: 7947128
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: C23C

Abstract:
1. A method for depositing a thin film layer onto a composite tape, said composite tape having a plurality of layers including a backing layer that make the composite tape effective for and operable as an electrical insulator suitable to be wrapped around an electrical conductor and provide insulative properties, comprising: depositing at least one thin film layer of physically enhancing material onto at least one portion of said composite tape, said physically enhancing material causing the composite tape to be more thermally conductive, mechanically strong and durable; wherein the depositing is accomplished by atomic layer epitaxy; wherein said at least one thin film layer is approximately 1-10 molecules thick; and wherein said physically enhancing material deposited onto said composite tape is formed from vapor precursors and becomes its final chemical nature after deposition and reaction with said composite tape surface.