Flexible Antistatic Conductive ITO Film 200 Ohm 125μm PET Film for Capacitive Screens

ITO

ITO is normally deposited by a physical vapor deposition process such as D.C. magnetron sputtering or electron beam deposition. Less frequently, ITO can be incorporated in inks using an appropriate film-forming polymer resin and solvent system, and deposited by screen printing - albeit with lower transparency and conductivity compared to a physical deposition process.

Of the various transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), ITO is considered the premium TCO, having superior conductivity and transparency, stability and ease of patterning to form transparent circuitry. ITO is used in a number of display technologies, such as LCD, OLED, plasma, electroluminescent, and electrochromatic displays, as well as in a number of touch screen technologies.

Further uses of this versatile material include antistatic indium tin oxide coatings, EMI shielding, photovoltaic solar cells, aircraft windshields, and freezer case glass for demisting. Yet further applications for ITO are as an infrared reflecting coating to reflect heat energy such as in low-E glass and in low-pressure sodium lamps.

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ITO  Advantages
It is often more suitable to use ITO polyester film over other thermoplastics for certain applications, due to the properties that ITO films possess:

• High tensile strength
• Great dimensional stability
• Low moisture absorption
• Resilience at a wide temperature range, with a high melting point
• High UV resistance
• Excellent electrical properties
• High optical transparency
• Greater oxygen permeability
• Good gas barrier
• Highly conductive

What is ITO used for – Key areas

• Automotive, Aerospace & Entertainment
• Medical, Imaging & Microscopy
• Research & Development
• Space, Military & Defence and More

As well as touchscreen technology, ITO is used for flat panel and plasma displays, thin film photovoltaics, microscope slides and coverslips, solar panels, aircraft windshields, EMI/RFI shielding, energy efficient windows and glass doors of supermarket freezers.

Moreover, the demand for ITO applications in military areas and in space exploration is continually growing.

FAQ

Q1. What is ITO film?
A: ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) film is a transparent and conductive material primarily used in electronic and optical applications, such as touch screens and electronic displays.
Q2. How does ITO film work?
A: ITO film works due to its unique property of being electrically conductive while being optically transparent, facilitating interface interaction in electronic devices.
Q3. What are the applications of ITO film?
A: ITO films are utilized in various applications, including touch screens, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), solar panels, and smart windows.
Q4. Are there alternatives to ITO film?
A: Yes, alternatives include conductive polymers, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. However, ITO remains popular due to its balance of conductivity and transparency.
Q5. Is ITO film safe?
A: ITO itself is inert and safe. However, like all materials, it should be used and disposed of according to regulatory guidelines.
Q6. How is ITO film made?
A: The production of ITO film generally involves depositing a thin layer of Indium Tin Oxide onto a substrate, like glass or clear plastic, through a process called sputtering.