| Event | Values |
| Pressure | 1 Pa |
| Ar flow rate | 40 sccm |
| CH4 flow rate | 120 sccm |
| N2 flow rate | 0 - 60 sccm |
| Temperature | ≤150˚C |
| Arc cathode current | 60A |
| Additional anode current | 30A |
| Substrate bias voltage | −800 V |
| Duty cycle | 70% (unipolar) |
| Frequency | 50 kHz |
| Time (min) for 1 mm | 60 - 90 |