Method and apparatus for producing a metal hybrid material with level layering over a rough base surface

Abstract

The present invention enables higher efficiency, stronger mechanical strength, and smaller realized size in electrical components utilizing hybrid material with porous insulation layers. In at least one exemplary embodiment, a base layer is naturally rough or intentionally roughened, thus reducing the performance of a thin film hybrid material deposited on such a rough surface. The peaks and valleys of the roughened layer will act like joints helping hold the base layer to the subsequent layers. To avoid the negative consequences of contoured current or flux pathways in the primary hybrid layer and to improve the performance of the hybrid material layer, an intermediate layer is utilized. The intermediate layer absorbs the roughness of the base layer and presents a smooth surface for the primary hybrid material layer.

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