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John d: /* What Supplies do I need to bring to the lab? */ added graduated cylinders, made thermometers more obvious

2026-01-23T06:28:01Z

What Supplies do I need to bring to the lab?: added graduated cylinders, made thermometers more obvious

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	*Glassware for chemical processing (developer/water/solvent/acid/base).		*Glassware for chemical processing (developer/water/solvent/acid/base).
	**Pyrex required for heating.		**Pyrex required for heating.
	**Watch glasses/covers ~~recommended~~.		**Watch glasses/covers required if heating or leaving unattended.
	**Plastic or Teflon containers required for HF.		**Plastic (PP/Polypropylene) or Teflon containers required for HF/KOH.
			**Measuring glassware (graduated cylinders etc.)
	*Wafers (including Silicon)		*Wafers (including Silicon)
	*Mask plates for photolithography		*Mask plates for photolithography
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	*Wafer dippers (optional)		*Wafer dippers (optional)
	*Pens/markers for labeling your items/taking notes.		*Pens/markers for labeling your items/taking notes.
	*Optional Chemical tools: ~~magnetic stirrers, thermometers~~		*Optional Chemical tools:
			**Magnetic stirrers,
			**Thermometers

	The lab provides the following to our users at no additional charge:		The lab provides the following to our users at no additional charge:
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	*Metal sources for evaporation and sputter. We don't have every metal, check with staff to see if we have the metal you need.		*Metal sources for evaporation and sputter. We don't have every metal, check with staff to see if we have the metal you need.
	*Cleanroom-compatible notebooks and paper.		*Cleanroom-compatible notebooks and paper.
	*Ziplock bags / vacuum seal bags.		*Ziplock bags, vacuum seal bags & dessicate packets.
	*Safety goggles - you are welcome to provide your own as long as they are ANSI Z.87 rated.		*Safety goggles - you are welcome to provide your own as long as they are ANSI Z.87 rated.
	*All gowning supplies (hoods/gown/boot covers/masks/gloves etc.)		*All gowning supplies (hoods/gown/boot covers/masks/gloves etc.)
	*Lab Consumables such as napkins, pipettes, tins, razor blades, glass slides, swabs etc.		*Lab Consumables such as napkins, pipettes, tins, razor blades, glass slides, swabs etc.

	We highly recommend to take your notes on a digital platform such as tablet/laptop that is portable for use within the lab. Small tablets with pens work very well. <135mm will fit in the ~~gown~~ ~~pockets~~.		We highly recommend to take your notes on a digital platform such as tablet/laptop that is portable for use within the lab. Small tablets with pens work very well. <135mm will fit in the cleanroom toolbelts recommended below.

	===Can I take supplies from the Nanofab?===		===Can I take supplies from the Nanofab?===

John d: /* UCSB NetID Password Reset */ added UCSB NetID setup section, with email forwarding etc.

2025-11-26T19:55:45Z

UCSB NetID Password Reset: added UCSB NetID setup section, with email forwarding etc.

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	==Computer/Tech Questions==		==Computer/Tech Questions==

			=== UCSB NetID Setup ===

			* Your UCSB NetID is used for many NanoFab web services.
			* You will get and email address and login like '''<code>''YourNetID''@ucsb.edu</code>'''
			* It is a Google Account, with GMail and Google Drive access! And we send important emails to this email address.
			* '''IMPORTANT:''' '''Email Forwarding Setup:''' Please login to your [http://www.gmail.com gmail.com] email using your ''YourNetID@ucsb.edu'' login, and setup ''Email Forwarding'', to send all emails to your preferred email account.
			** Instructions here: [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/10957?hl=en Google: Automatically forward Gmail messages to another account]
			* '''Setup a Filter''': To avoid getting too many emails, you can setup a filter in your recipient account to put all ucsb.edu emails into a separate folder
			** Instructions here: [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6579?hl=en Google: Create rules to filter your emails]
			** Filter with a rule like <code>To: ''YourNetID''@ucsb.edu</code> to catch all these emails.
			** '''Don't ignore these emails, or you might lose cleanroom/tool access by accident!'''

	===UCSB NetID Password Reset===		===UCSB NetID Password Reset===
	If you need to reset your Net ID password, please do so by going to the following website:		If you need to reset your Net ID password, please do so by going to the following website:

			*You need your '''Annex ID''' to reset your password. Your Annex ID was emailed to you when you first got your UCSB NetID. Contact [[Claudia Gutierrez\|Claudia]] if you need your NetID Annex ID re-sent to you.
	*https://www.im.ucsb.edu/idm/manage		*Got to this website: https://www.im.ucsb.edu/idm/manage
	*Select the <code>'''University Affiliate'''</code> option		*Select the <code>'''University Affiliate'''</code> option
	*Enter your Annex ID and Date Of Birth and select <code>'''Reset UCSB Net ID password'''</code>. ~~Your Annex ID was provided to you when you first acquired your UCSB NetID, typically by email. Contact [[Claudia Gutierrez\|Claudia]] if you need your NetID Annex ID resent to you.~~		*Enter your '''Annex ID''' and '''Date Of Birth''' and select <code>'''Reset UCSB Net ID password'''</code>.
	*Once you reset your password, you will also need to re-enter this new password in your devices to get access to ''eduroam'' Wifi internet access.		*Once you reset your password, you will also need to re-enter this new password in your devices to get access to ''eduroam'' Wifi internet access.

John d: /* How do I get my files from the NanoFab computers? */ link to FTP progs

2025-09-17T23:06:53Z

How do I get my files from the NanoFab computers?: link to FTP progs

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	**Remember that ''new folders'' only start syncing to the FTP at ~midnight, and hourly after that. see below for more info.		**Remember that ''new folders'' only start syncing to the FTP at ~midnight, and hourly after that. see below for more info.
	*You can re-send this email any time by clicking the link on SignupMonkey.		*You can re-send this email any time by clicking the link on SignupMonkey.
			*Please download an FTP ( [https://filezilla-project.org/ Filezilla], [https://winscp.net/ WinSCP], [https://cyberduck.io/ CyberDuck]) program and [[Frequently Asked Questions#I can't connect to the Nanofiles FTP server!\|setup the preferences according to this FAQ]] to prevent getting blocked.

	====Required Folder Names for Syncing====		====Required Folder Names for Syncing====

John d: /* Wifi Access in the Nanofab */

2025-08-27T00:23:52Z

Wifi Access in the Nanofab

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	===Wifi Access in the Nanofab===		===Wifi Access in the Nanofab===
	The Wifi networks "'''''UCSB Secure'''''" (preferred) and "'''''UCSB Wireless'''''" (will ask for login every time) and "'''''eduroam'''''" (also works for other educational institutions) have full coverage in the NanoFab. All UC students/employees can use their NetID's to access these networks. ~~External~~ ~~institutions~~ ~~can~~ ~~request~~ a ~~login~~ ~~from~~ ~~[[Brian~~ ~~Thibeault]]~~.		The Wifi networks "'''''UCSB Secure'''''" (preferred) and "'''''UCSB Wireless'''''" (will ask for login every time) and "'''''eduroam'''''" (also works for other educational institutions) have full coverage in the NanoFab. All UC students/employees can use their NetID's to access these networks (although ''EduRoam'' the full UCSB email address like this ''YourNetID@ucsb.edu'' as your username).

			External institutions can request a login from [[Brian Thibeault]].

	====Cell Phone Calls====		====Cell Phone Calls====

John d: /* Where do I get these supplies for my lab? */ added toolbelts and 4-inch tweezers

2025-08-27T00:19:03Z

Where do I get these supplies for my lab?: added toolbelts and 4-inch tweezers

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	====Where do I get these supplies for my lab?====		====Where do I get these supplies for my lab?====
	For UCSB users, the [https://www.physics.ucsb.edu/resources/materialsmanagement/storeroom Physics] and [https://www.chem.ucsb.edu/facilities-services#storerooms Chemistry] store rooms sell many common supplies we use, including tweezers, beakers/dishes etc. Otherwise you can search any standard supplier for what you need (Thermo-Fischer Scientific, Mcmaster-Carr, Entegris, Techni-Tool etc. etc.). Ask NanoFab staff if you need something quickly and we can probably help you, or tell you where to purchase the appropriate supplies.		For UCSB users, the [https://www.physics.ucsb.edu/resources/materialsmanagement/storeroom Physics] and [https://www.chem.ucsb.edu/facilities-services#storerooms Chemistry] store rooms sell many common supplies we use, including tweezers, beakers/dishes etc. Otherwise you can search any standard supplier for what you need (Thermo-Fischer Scientific, Mcmaster-Carr, Entegris, Techni-Tool etc. etc.). Ask NanoFab staff if you need something quickly and we can probably help you, or tell you where to purchase the appropriate supplies.

			Some common supplies:

			* Cleanroom Toolbelt (our new gowns have no pockets); two options include:
			** [https://www.terrauniversal.com/tool-belt-pocket-49in-waist-white-altessa-grid-uniform-technology-4954-60a.html Uniform Technology Tool Belt] - note the waist size, the 49” belt fits ~36-38” waist or smaller; they have 3 different sizes.
			*** We often purchase these with [https://www.terrauniversal.com/tool-belt-pocket-59in-waist-white-altessa-grid-uniform-technology-4954-63a.html one additional pocket].
			** [https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/cleanroom-fannypack-1-ea-white/NC0723118?searchHijack=true&searchTerm=cleanroom-fannypack-1-ea-white&searchType=Rapid&matchedCatNo=NC0723118 HiTEC Fannypack]
			* [https://www.techni-tool.com/product/758TW8104-758TW8104 4-inch wafer tweezers with >200°C PEEK @ Techni-Tool]

	===Bring a new chemical/material into the lab===		===Bring a new chemical/material into the lab===

John d: /* Processing/Fabrication Questions */ link to "processing…How do ?"

2025-06-05T17:51:13Z

Processing/Fabrication Questions: link to "processing…How do ?"

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	You can find photolithography datasheets on the [https://wiki.nanotech.ucsb.edu/w/index.php?title=Lithography_Recipes#Chemical_Datasheets Chemical Datasheets] section of the Lithography Recipes page.		You can find photolithography datasheets on the [https://wiki.nanotech.ucsb.edu/w/index.php?title=Lithography_Recipes#Chemical_Datasheets Chemical Datasheets] section of the Lithography Recipes page.

			=== [[Processing - How Do I…?]] ===
⚫	===A recipe is indicated as "A", Available or "R1" done once; where do I find info on this recipe?===
			The above page attempts to answer common fabrication questions that we have seen arise in user's fab processes.

		⚫	===A recipe is indicated as "A" (Available) or "R1" Rank #1 (done once); where do I find info on this recipe?===
	If a recipe is marked as "A", ''Allowed'' on one of the recipe tables, this usually means that a graduate student has done this process at some point, but the NanoFab hasn't necessarily verified the process nor has the exact recipe and characterization. Contact anyone in the [[Staff List#Process Group\|Process Group]] to get in contact with the research group that developed the recipe.		If a recipe is marked as "A", ''Allowed'' on one of the recipe tables, this usually means that a graduate student has done this process at some point, but the NanoFab hasn't necessarily verified the process nor has the exact recipe and characterization. Contact anyone in the [[Staff List#Process Group\|Process Group]] to get in contact with the research group that developed the recipe.

John d: /* What Supplies do I need to bring to the lab? */ added optional CR toolbelt

2025-02-25T00:34:43Z

What Supplies do I need to bring to the lab?: added optional CR toolbelt

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	If you are traveling to use the lab, you should plan to bring your own:		If you are traveling to use the lab, you should plan to bring your own:

			*Optional Cleanroom Toolbelt (our new gowns have no pockets). Two options include:
			** [https://www.terrauniversal.com/tool-belt-pocket-49in-waist-white-altessa-grid-uniform-technology-4954-60a.html Uniform Technology Tool Belt] - note the waist size, the 49” belt fits ~36-38” waist or smaller; they have 3 different sizes.
			*** We often purchase these with [https://www.terrauniversal.com/tool-belt-pocket-59in-waist-white-altessa-grid-uniform-technology-4954-63a.html one additional pocket].
			** [https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/cleanroom-fannypack-1-ea-white/NC0723118?searchHijack=true&searchTerm=cleanroom-fannypack-1-ea-white&searchType=Rapid&matchedCatNo=NC0723118 HiTEC Fannypack]
	*Glassware for chemical processing (developer/water/solvent/acid/base).		*Glassware for chemical processing (developer/water/solvent/acid/base).
	**Pyrex required for heating.		**Pyrex required for heating.

John d: /* How do I get my files from the NanoFab computers? */ mentioned midnight folder sync

2024-10-10T20:35:07Z

How do I get my files from the NanoFab computers?: mentioned midnight folder sync

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	*Glassware for chemical processing (developer/water/solvent/acid/base).		*Glassware for chemical processing (developer/water/solvent/acid/base).
	**Pyrex required for heating.		**Pyrex required for heating.
	**Watch glasses/covers recommended.		**Watch glasses/covers recommended.
	**Plastic or Teflon containers required for HF.		**Plastic or Teflon containers required for HF.
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	*Click the '''Files > [https://signupmonkey.ece.ucsb.edu/cgi-bin/users/get-nanofiles.cgi <u>Request Login Credentials</u>]''' link.		*Click the '''Files > [https://signupmonkey.ece.ucsb.edu/cgi-bin/users/get-nanofiles.cgi <u>Request Login Credentials</u>]''' link.
	*The email you receive will give you instructions on accessing/syncing to the NanoFiles server, including <u>acceptable folder names</u> you can use on the tool computers.		*The email you receive will give you instructions on accessing/syncing to the NanoFiles server, including <u>acceptable folder names</u> you can use on the tool computers.
			**Remember that ''new folders'' only start syncing to the FTP at ~midnight, and hourly after that. see below for more info.
	*You can re-send this email any time by clicking the link on SignupMonkey.		*You can re-send this email any time by clicking the link on SignupMonkey.

John d: /* What Supplies do I need to bring to the lab? */ added metal sources

2024-08-21T19:46:30Z

What Supplies do I need to bring to the lab?: added metal sources

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	If you are traveling to use the lab, you should plan to bring your own:		If you are traveling to use the lab, you should plan to bring your own:

	*Glassware for chemical processing (developer/water/solvent/acid/base). ~~Pyrex required for heating. Watch glasses/covers recommended.~~		*Glassware for chemical processing (developer/water/solvent/acid/base).
			**Pyrex required for heating.
			**Watch glasses/covers recommended.
			**Plastic or Teflon containers required for HF.
	*Wafers (including Silicon)		*Wafers (including Silicon)
	*Mask plates for photolithography		*Mask plates for photolithography
	*Wafer storage/trays		*Wafer storage/trays
	*Tweezers and hand-tools (scribes)		*Tweezers and hand-tools (scribes)
	*Wafer dippers		*Wafer dippers (optional)
	*Pens/markers for labeling your items/taking notes.		*Pens/markers for labeling your items/taking notes.
	*Optional Chemical tools: magnetic stirrers, thermometers		*Optional Chemical tools: magnetic stirrers, thermometers
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	*Storage boxes for use within the lab (not to be removed from lab without permission)		*Storage boxes for use within the lab (not to be removed from lab without permission)
	*[[Chemical List\|Chemicals]] including a selection of photoresists, developers, acids, bases and solvents.		*[[Chemical List\|Chemicals]] including a selection of photoresists, developers, acids, bases and solvents.
			*Metal sources for evaporation and sputter. We don't have every metal, check with staff to see if we have the metal you need.
	*Cleanroom-compatible notebooks and paper.		*Cleanroom-compatible notebooks and paper.
	*Ziplock bags		*Ziplock bags / vacuum seal bags.
	*Safety goggles - you are welcome to provide your own as long as they are ANSI Z.87 rated.		*Safety goggles - you are welcome to provide your own as long as they are ANSI Z.87 rated.
	*All gowning supplies (hoods/gown/boot covers/masks/gloves etc.)		*All gowning supplies (hoods/gown/boot covers/masks/gloves etc.)

John d: reordered

2024-08-21T19:43:39Z

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