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===DREAMS Hub awarded 2 projects in GaN and 5G/6G technologies===
[https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2024/09/usc-viterbi-led-ca-dreams-hub-is-awarded-31-9-million-in-funding-under-the-microelectronics-commons/ CA DREAMS Hub is awarded $31.9 million in funding under the Microelectronics Commons] -


* $16.2 Million to develop advanced gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technologies, with partners including USC, Northrop Grumman, Teledyne Technologies, HRL Laboratories, PseudolithIC, Monde Wireless Inc., Transphorm, UCLA and UC Santa Barbara.
=== Digital Microscope: Olympus DSX-1000 ===
* $15.7 Million in Funding for 5G/6G millimeter-wave Phased-Array Prototypes, with team USC, Northrop Grumman, HRL Laboratories, Teledyne, Caltech, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, Vorago, Global Foundries.
You'll see a new digital microscope in Bay 4/Metrology, that's our new [https://www.olympus-ims.com/en/microscope/dsx1000/high-resolution-model/ Olympus DSX-1000]. We are currently developing procedures, keep an eye out for training emails.
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// [[User:John d|John d]] 13:49, 8 April 2021 (PDT)


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// [[User:John_d|Demis D. John]] 16:32, 23 September 2024 (PDT)
=== Raith Velion: FIB/SEM Installation ===
We have installed a new state-of-the-art focused ion beam/electron beam tool in Bay 1.
The Raith Velion enables synchronized interferometric stage, Focused-ion Beam Lithography with ~10nm features or less, live SEM during writing, and Electron-Beam Lithography.


===NSF-ATE Award for SBCC and UCSB: New Semiconductor Pathway===
Learn more about the tool's capabilities at the Raith website:
The UCSB NanoFab and CNSI were recently awarded a project by NSF-ATE to build a semiconductor pathway (associates degree or certificate) at Santa Barbara City College, utilizing UCSB Cleanrooms. The project "[https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2400982 Expansion of CCPRIME: Central Coast Partnership for Regional Industry-Focused Micro/Nanotechnology Education]" is one of 6 projects funded by an [https://new.nsf.gov/news/nsf-invests-76m-educational-projects-build-skilled Intel-NSF partnership.] The project builds on the existing "[https://nanofab.ucsb.edu/workforce#bootcamps Cleanroom Bootcamps]" already being run twice a year in the [https://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/facilities/quantum-structures CNSI QSF cleanroom]. // [[User:John_d|Demis D. John]] 13:15, 14 August 2024 (PDT)
* [https://www.raith.com/products/velion.html?mobile=0 Raith Products: Velion].
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW5w6nMhwfQ VIDEO: Synchronized FIB beam + Laser Interferometric Stage write, with live SEM]


===CHIPS Act Award Announced to USC and UCSB NanoFab===
Tool qualification is currently underway.
[https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1672 U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal congratulates UCSB and the NanoFab] on receiving a [https://www.nist.gov/chips CHIPS & Science Act] award, as part of the [https://microelectronicscommons.org/ California DREAMS Hub (Microelectronics Commons) led by USC].
[[Dan Read|Dr. Dan Read]] is be the resident expert on this new tool.
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-- [[User:John d|Demis]] 12:06, 4 October 2023 (PDT)


=== RIE#3 Removed ===
// [[User:John d|John d]] 06:53, 30 November 2020 (PST)
We have removed [[RIE_3_(MRC)|RIE#3]] from the Nanofab, it has gone to the [https://www.ece.ucsb.edu/department-resources/electronics-shop/tcr Teaching Cleanroom]. All user's processes have been transferred to the [[Fluorine_ICP_Etcher_(PlasmaTherm/SLR_Fluorine_ICP)|Fluorine ICP Etcher]]. // [[User:John_d|Demis D. John]] 15:58, 6 August 2024 (PDT)


=== NanoFab staff awarded Goleta's Innovator of the Year 2023 ===
=== Heidelberg MLA-150: Delivery Scheduled for Sept. ===
NanoFab staff member [[Demis D. John]] has been awarded the ''City of Goleta's "Innovator of the Year"'' for 2023! The award stems from the UCSB Nanofab's impact on the communities of Santa Barbara County and surrounding regions, in enabling cutting edge technology companies to thrive, which also enables many local careers in advanced high-tech. See the [https://sbscchamber.com/goletas-finest-2023-award-recipients-announced/ full announcement by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce]. // [[User:John d|Demis D. John]] 13:58, 7 November 2023 (PST)
Our Heidelberg Maskless Aligner (MLA150) will be installed the week of September 21st 2020! This tool enables flexible I-Line lithography, in which a user can align to arbitrary features (eg. 2D materials, quantum dots), upload a CAD file to write a pattern without ordering a mask plate, grey-scale lithography and continuous auto-focus on non-planar substrates.


=== NanoFab Featured in Regional Tech Videos ===
Learn more about the tool at the Heidelberg Instruments website:
The UCSB NanoFab is showcased as a driver of innovation and enabler of the regional high-tech industry.
* [https://heidelberg-instruments.com/en/features-technologies/key-features/maskless-lithography.html Maskless Lithography: Direct Writing Basics]
* [https://heidelberg-instruments.com/en/products/mla150.html Heidelberg MLA150]


See the videos here:
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// [[User:John d|John d]] 11:41, 14 September 2020 (PDT)
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|[https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/l46hsnwg4b?controlsVisibleOnLoad=true&muted=0&playerColor&copyLinkAndThumbnailEnabled=false '''''Santa Barbara County: This is TechTopia'''''] [[File:Techtopia_Vid_-_Thumbnail_PlayButton.jpg|none|300x300px|link=https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/l46hsnwg4b?controlsVisibleOnLoad=true&muted=0&playerColor&copyLinkAndThumbnailEnabled=false]]


|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op746os6eRI '''''UCSB NanoFab: An Innovation Center'''''] [[File:NanoFab_COE_Engineering_Vid_-_thumbnail_2_crop.jpg|none|300x300px|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op746os6eRI]]
=== TechTalk: Dr. Renan Moreira & Grégoire Coiffard ===
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[https://signupmonkey.ece.ucsb.edu/wiki/index.php/Tech_Talks_Seminar_Series#Thursday.2C_Dec._5.2C_12pm.2C_ESB1001.2C_Light_Lunch_Provided Tech Talks on Thurs Dec 5th, in ESB room 1001 (click for more info)]:


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// [[User:John d|John d]] 09:26, 1 November 2023 (PST)
12n: Dr. Renan Moreira, ULL Technologies: “Ultra-low loss photonic integrated circuits based on Si3N4 waveguides”

1245pm: Grégoire Coiffard, Mazin Group, Physics Dept. UCSB, “The fabrication of 20,000 pixel kinetic inductance detector arrays for near-IR to visible astronomy”
// [[User:John d|John d]] 11:03, 5 December 2019 (PDT)

=== New Plasma Asher Installation ===
A new [https://www.yieldengineering.com/Products/Plasma-Strip-Descum-Systems/YES-ÉcoClean ''YES EcoClean Plasma Strip/Descum System''] is being installed, for controlled photoresist etching & residue stripping. We will make an announcement when the system has been qualified and is ready for use.
// [[User:John d|John d]] 11:03, 7 August 2019 (PDT)

=== Rapid Thermal Annealer Installed ===
We are installing and qualifying a new [http://ssi-rtp.com/page/products/rtp-solaris-150/ SSI ''Solaris 150 Rapid Thermal Processor'']. We will make an announcement when the system is ready and trainings are scheduled. See the [[Rapid Thermal Processor (SSI Solaris 150)|SSI RTP Wiki Page here]].
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// [[User:John d|John d]] 12:03, 28 May 2019 (PDT)

=== S-Cubed Spin/Coat/Dev Station Installation ===
We are currently in the process of installing a Cube system for automated Spin Coating, Baking, Developing and Edge-Bead Removal on 4-inch and 6-inch wafers. Initially this tool will be solely purposed for Staff and the use of the sponsor, primarily for [[Stepper 3 (ASML DUV)|ASML DUV Stepper]] wafer prep. As procedures are developed, the system will be opened up for use by all ASML Stepper users, and may eventually be opened for I-Line stepper use as well.
// [[User:John d|John d]] 12:10, 20 February 2019 (PST)

=== Filmetrics Optical Measurement Systems ===
A [[Optical Film Spectra + Optical Properties (Filmetrics F10-RT-UVX)|Filmetrics F10-RT]] for optical reflection/transmission spectra, and a [[Optical Film Thickness & Wafer-Mapping (Filmetrics F50)|Filmetrics F50]] thin-film wafer-mapping system have been installed. Contact [[Ning Cao|Ning Cao]] for more info.
// [[User:John d|John d]] 15:24, 12 December 2018 (PST)

=== KLA Tencor Profilometer Installed ===
We have installed a new [[Step Profilometer (KLA Tencor P-7)|KLA Tencor Stylus Profilometer]], that has been installed in Bay 4. Contact [[Brian Lingg|Brian Lingg]] for training.
// [[User:John d|John d]] 17:28, 12 September 2018 (PDT)

=== Laser Endpoint Monitors ===
We've installed new [http://www.intellemetrics.com/LEP.htm Intellemetrics LEP500 Laser Endpoint Detection] monitoring on the [[DSEIII_(PlasmaTherm/Deep_Silicon_Etcher)|DSEiii]] & [[ICP_Etch_2_(Panasonic_E640)|ICP#2]] & [[ICP_Etch_1_(Panasonic_E626I)|ICP#1]] etchers. This allows you to terminate your etch at a calibrated/modeled distance into a layer, and removes the need to calibrate etch rates for most processes.
// [[User:John d|John d]] 09:26, 17 July 2018 (PDT)

=== Metal Processes on the Atomic Layer Deposition ===
We now have Ruthenium (Ru) and Platinum (Pt) metal depositions developed on the [[Atomic_Layer_Deposition_(Oxford_FlexAL)|Oxford FlexAL ALD]] tool. See the [[Atomic_Layer_Deposition_Recipes|Atomic Layer Deposition: Recipes]] page or contact [[Bill_Mitchell|Bill Mitchell]] for more information.
// [[User:John d|Posted:]] 16:07, 01 June 2017 (PST)

=== New Deep Silicon Etcher Online ===
A new [[DSEIII_(PlasmaTherm/Deep_Silicon_Etcher)|Plasma-Therm Versaline DSE III DRIE etcher]] has been qualified for bosch etch and single-step etches, and is available for use. The new tool features much higher silicon etch rates, improved uniformity, and allows for photoresist up to the edges of the wafer. An Intellemetrics LEP500 laser end point monitor has also been installed on the system.
// [[User:John d|Posted:]] 22:16, 27 November 2017 (PST)

=== 2016 Survey Results ===
See the May 2016 {{file|Survey052016.pdf| User Survey Results}}.
// [[User:Thibeault|Posted:]] 12:00, 01 May 2016 (PST)

=== CAIBE Ion Mill Available ===
The [[CAIBE (Oxford Ion Mill)]] is up and running! Contact [[Brian Lingg]] for more information.
// [[User:Thibeault|Posted:]] 12:00, 01 July 2015 (PST)

=== NanoFiles SFTP Online ===
Files generated with Nanofab tools (SEM images, AFM profiles, etc.) are now available on the nanofab SFTP server. Please check [http://signupmonkey.ece.ucsb.edu SignupMonkey] for details.
// [[User:Thibeault|Posted:]] 12:00, 07 July 2013 (PST)


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News from the U.C. Santa Barbara Nanofabrication Facility.

DREAMS Hub awarded 2 projects in GaN and 5G/6G technologies

CA DREAMS Hub is awarded $31.9 million in funding under the Microelectronics Commons -

  • $16.2 Million to develop advanced gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technologies, with partners including USC, Northrop Grumman, Teledyne Technologies, HRL Laboratories, PseudolithIC, Monde Wireless Inc., Transphorm, UCLA and UC Santa Barbara.
  • $15.7 Million in Funding for 5G/6G millimeter-wave Phased-Array Prototypes, with team USC, Northrop Grumman, HRL Laboratories, Teledyne, Caltech, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, Vorago, Global Foundries.

// Demis D. John 16:32, 23 September 2024 (PDT)

NSF-ATE Award for SBCC and UCSB: New Semiconductor Pathway

The UCSB NanoFab and CNSI were recently awarded a project by NSF-ATE to build a semiconductor pathway (associates degree or certificate) at Santa Barbara City College, utilizing UCSB Cleanrooms. The project "Expansion of CCPRIME: Central Coast Partnership for Regional Industry-Focused Micro/Nanotechnology Education" is one of 6 projects funded by an Intel-NSF partnership. The project builds on the existing "Cleanroom Bootcamps" already being run twice a year in the CNSI QSF cleanroom. // Demis D. John 13:15, 14 August 2024 (PDT)

CHIPS Act Award Announced to USC and UCSB NanoFab

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal congratulates UCSB and the NanoFab on receiving a CHIPS & Science Act award, as part of the California DREAMS Hub (Microelectronics Commons) led by USC. -- Demis 12:06, 4 October 2023 (PDT)

RIE#3 Removed

We have removed RIE#3 from the Nanofab, it has gone to the Teaching Cleanroom. All user's processes have been transferred to the Fluorine ICP Etcher. // Demis D. John 15:58, 6 August 2024 (PDT)

NanoFab staff awarded Goleta's Innovator of the Year 2023

NanoFab staff member Demis D. John has been awarded the City of Goleta's "Innovator of the Year" for 2023! The award stems from the UCSB Nanofab's impact on the communities of Santa Barbara County and surrounding regions, in enabling cutting edge technology companies to thrive, which also enables many local careers in advanced high-tech. See the full announcement by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce. // Demis D. John 13:58, 7 November 2023 (PST)

NanoFab Featured in Regional Tech Videos

The UCSB NanoFab is showcased as a driver of innovation and enabler of the regional high-tech industry.

See the videos here:

Santa Barbara County: This is TechTopia
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 UCSB NanoFab: An Innovation Center
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// John d 09:26, 1 November 2023 (PST)

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