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=====Wafer Bonder, (Suss SB6-8E)=====
===== New Raith EBL: tool up =====
It appears that the combination of higher beam currents than usual (we did after all upgrade our EBL capabilities for the purpose of higher throughput at much higher beam currents) and the particular (extremely sparse) stitch patterns we use to measure stitch accuracy revealed a subtle limitation in the Fine Focus coil used in their systems (the Fine Focus coil adjusts focal point on the substrate as the beam is deflected around the 1mm field).
The top heater has failed. We are currently in the process of trying to source a new heater. we will send out an email once I have an update.
We are working with the tool designers in Eindhoven as well as the service team in the US to “fix” this issue. However, in the meantime, we understand and recognize the problem sufficiently to address it if it comes up in real day-to-day usage.


We will be signing off on the tool tomorrow morning at which point the tool will be available for '''general EBL use to our nanofab community'''. I will be working with a few experienced users in the next couple of days and then will be reaching out to a wider audience to get more of you trained. -- Bill Mitchell
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 09:59, 20 September 2023 (PDT)
// [[User:John_d|Demis D. John]] 16:28, 2 July 2025 (UTC)


=====Dicing Saw (ADT) Upgrade 10/9=====
===== SignupMonkey + Wiki: Off-Campus Access=====
Due to a DDoS attack affecting the Signupmonkey server, we have restricted access to the website to US locations only, including both the Nanofab Wiki and Signupmonkey.
The dicing saw is scheduled go down for an upgrade on Monday October 9th and will be down for that week and into the weekend. Part of the upgrade will be updated software and will require users to be re-trained. I will provide more info on the re-training once I get a little hands on time with the updated software.
I'll send out a couple of reminder emails between now and then and keep everyone updated in the event the schedule for this changes.
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 10:33, 6 September 2023 (PDT)


If you are off-campus and experiencing issues, please utilize the UCSB VPN to access our sites. Here are the installation instructions for VPN on your device. You will need your UCSB NetID for download and installation - you would have received a UCSB NetID when you started using the NanoFab:
=====Stepper #1 (GCA 6300) Scheduled Maintenance=====
The tool has been scheduled for maintenance on 9-28-23 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. During this time the tool will be unavailable for use. Please plan your lab activities accordingly.
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 10:13, 6 September 2023 (PDT)


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=====EVG is up=====

The work on the tool has been completed and it is available for use without Staff supervision. We made 30 runs on the tool without any high reflected power issues, but the possibility still remains that it could happen. System available for use.
-- Vraj
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 14:16, 22 September 2023 (PDT)
// [[User:John_d|Demis D. John]] 20:08, 22 April 2025 (UTC)

=====Suss SB6-8E=====
We found a blown resistor (and a questionable op amp) on one of the boards that contains the z-axis motor circuit. However, we still cannot get the tool to initialize. Next we will try swapping out the hard drive again and run some more tests.

I will send out an update once we have one.
-Aidan
// [[User:John_d|Demis D. John]] 00:35, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

=====ICP1 Down=====
The board we were waiting on arrived, but it did not resolve the tool issue. We are working with Panasonic on the next steps.
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 14:17, 1 March 2024 (PST)


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Latest revision as of 16:28, 2 July 2025

New Raith EBL: tool up

It appears that the combination of higher beam currents than usual (we did after all upgrade our EBL capabilities for the purpose of higher throughput at much higher beam currents) and the particular (extremely sparse) stitch patterns we use to measure stitch accuracy revealed a subtle limitation in the Fine Focus coil used in their systems (the Fine Focus coil adjusts focal point on the substrate as the beam is deflected around the 1mm field). We are working with the tool designers in Eindhoven as well as the service team in the US to “fix” this issue. However, in the meantime, we understand and recognize the problem sufficiently to address it if it comes up in real day-to-day usage.

We will be signing off on the tool tomorrow morning at which point the tool will be available for general EBL use to our nanofab community. I will be working with a few experienced users in the next couple of days and then will be reaching out to a wider audience to get more of you trained. -- Bill Mitchell // Demis D. John 16:28, 2 July 2025 (UTC)

SignupMonkey + Wiki: Off-Campus Access

Due to a DDoS attack affecting the Signupmonkey server, we have restricted access to the website to US locations only, including both the Nanofab Wiki and Signupmonkey.

If you are off-campus and experiencing issues, please utilize the UCSB VPN to access our sites. Here are the installation instructions for VPN on your device. You will need your UCSB NetID for download and installation - you would have received a UCSB NetID when you started using the NanoFab:

https://it.ucsb.edu/ivanti-secure-access-campus-vpn/get-connected-campus-vpn

-- Vraj // Demis D. John 20:08, 22 April 2025 (UTC)

Suss SB6-8E

We found a blown resistor (and a questionable op amp) on one of the boards that contains the z-axis motor circuit. However, we still cannot get the tool to initialize. Next we will try swapping out the hard drive again and run some more tests.

I will send out an update once we have one. -Aidan // Demis D. John 00:35, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

ICP1 Down

The board we were waiting on arrived, but it did not resolve the tool issue. We are working with Panasonic on the next steps. //Vraj Mehalana 14:17, 1 March 2024 (PST)