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=====Stepper #1 (GCA 6300) - Scheduled Maintenance=====
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=====MLA Maintenance 6/24-6/27=====
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The MLA will be receiving its biannual service the week of June 24. The work will be performed from Monday 6/24 through Thursday 6/27. They plan to have the work completed in 3 days but want to have the 4th day available if needed. The tool will very likely be unavailable overnight Monday but should be available the rest of the
The tool will be undergoing maintenance and be unavailable the following dates and times:
 
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evenings.
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-Lee
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//15:59, 4 June 2024 (PDT)
   
 
=====EBeam4 is up=====
1-18-24 at 8:00am to 1-18-24 at 6:00pm
 
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EBeam4 is back up.
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The overnight regen of the cryo was completed this morning.
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I then tested the operation of the hoist numerous times without issue.
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I tested the EBeam by running 200A of Ti without issue.
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System UP
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//10:36, 30 May 2024 (PDT)
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=====Stepper #1 (GCA 6300) - Tool availability=====
 
Stepper #1 (6300) will be undergoing maintenance and be unavailable the following dates and times:
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6-18-24 at 8:00am
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Till
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6-20-24 at 5:00pm
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Please plan your processing activities accordingly.
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//13:32, 1 June 2024 (PDT)
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=====Stepper #2 (GCA Autostep 200) - Tool availability=====
 
Stepper #2 (AutoStep 200) will be undergoing maintenance and be unavailable the following dates and times:
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6-21-24 at 8:00am
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Till
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6-21-24 at 5:00pm
   
 
Please plan your processing activities accordingly.
 
Please plan your processing activities accordingly.
   
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Thanks
 
Bill Millerski
 
Bill Millerski
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UCSB
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//13:32, 1 June 2024 (PDT)
   
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=====Stepper #3 (ASML DUV) - System UP and calibrated=====
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 21:49, 21 December 2023 (PST)
 
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We have finished calibrations,
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System is up.
   
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Reminder to check/recalibrate your exposure dose. Focus should be the same, but beam optics changeout will affect dose.
===== Stepper #2 (GCA Autostep 200) - Scheduled Maintenance=====
 
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//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 11:17, 24 May 2024 (PDT)
The tool will be undergoing maintenance and be unavailable the following dates and times:
 
   
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=====Unaxis VLR still Down=====
1-15-24 at 8:00am to 1-17-24 at 6:00pm
 
   
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The chiller has a decent sized ball of ice inside of it.
Please plan your processing activities accordingly.
 
   
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I need to let that melt off before I can do a proper diagnosis of what is causing the high pressure cut off to trip when the refrigerant pressures seem normal.
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 21:49, 21 December 2023 (PST)
 
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//13:29, 1 June 2024 (PDT)
   
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//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 11:17, 24 May 2024 (PDT)
=====DUV is down - Update=====
 
Parts were scheduled to arrive last Thursday but were delayed due to the weather that day. Tracking status never updated from pending after that point so I had to wait 7 days before filing a claim with FEDEX. Hopefully the claim and associated dollar value will get them to start looking for the package, and we are also exploring other options.
 
   
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=====Atomic Force Microscope (Dimension ICON) - 05/17: System UP=====
I'll hopefully send out another update late next week with some idea of when we will have parts.
 
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Head was repaired and returned today. A quick test showed correct performance. Note also that the pin board has been repaired so all 4 pins are now present. Lets keep it that way so please be careful when loading the tip holder!
   
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 15:27, 2 January 2024 (PST)
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//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 13:46, 20 May 2024 (PDT)
   
=====PECVD2 Planned Down Time for Maintenance 12-11-23=====
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=====MA6 TSA is down - Update=====
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Due to unforeseen circumstances our FSE will not be onsite next week to work on the TSA microscope. They have rescheduled with us for Thursday of the following week, 6/13. I apologize for the inconvenience.
PECVD2 will be going down on Monday 12-11-23 at 10:00am for replacement of the RF connector and RF Electrode.
 
   
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Per my previous email, there is a MA6 available for use at CNSI. Here is a link to the webpage for their tools:
When the work is complete, the process group will be running tests for the remainder of the afternoon.
 
   
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https://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/facilities/quantum-structures/nanofabrication
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 14:07, 13 December 2023 (PST)
 
=====Year End Shutdown=====
 
We will be shutting down lab operations Tuesday Dec 26th at 9 am for year end maintenance activities. The current plan is to be back open for operations Thursday Dec 28th at 2 pm.
 
The staff will be on Holiday Dec 25th & 26th, and January 1st & 2nd.
 
   
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-Lee
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 14:39, 16 November 2023 (PST)
 
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//15:59, 22 May 2024 (PDT)
   
=====Job Opening: Process Engineer=====
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=====Velion FIB Tool DOWN=====
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Raith service are installing and aligning a new GaBiLi source. The Velion FIB column is not available to users until further notice.
The Nanofab has a current job opening for a Process/Wafer-Fab Engineer, see the [https://wiki.nanofab.ucsb.edu/wiki/Nanofab_Job_Postings NanoFab Job Openings page] for details.
 
   
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 14:52, 30 October 2023 (PDT)
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//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 10:58, 30 April 2024 (PDT)
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=====ICP1 Down=====
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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)
   
 
=====Lab Access Changes: Symmetry App=====
 
=====Lab Access Changes: Symmetry App=====
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The iris scanner has been decommissioned. Please use the card reader which supports:
Card/Iris scanner access is still currently enabled. However we will be moving to a smartphone-based access system. '''IMPORTANT''': check your email to setup the new smartphone access system, so you will be ready when we switch to the new system. Look for an email titled '''''"Invitation to Access Symmetry App"'''''.
 
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-Physical card
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-Mobile phone via Symmetry App
   
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//10:54, 23 May 2024 (PDT)
// [[User:John d|John d]] 13:49, 7 November 2023 (PST)
 
   
 
=====Wafer Bonder, (Suss SB6-8E)=====
 
=====Wafer Bonder, (Suss SB6-8E)=====
SUSS now aims to be on site in early February. I’ll will send out an email once I get confirmation for a specific date.
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SUSS aims to be on site in early February. We’ll will send out an email once I get confirmation for a specific date.
 
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 14:23, 13 December 2023 (PST)
 
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 14:23, 13 December 2023 (PST)
   

Latest revision as of 15:59, 4 June 2024

MLA Maintenance 6/24-6/27

The MLA will be receiving its biannual service the week of June 24. The work will be performed from Monday 6/24 through Thursday 6/27. They plan to have the work completed in 3 days but want to have the 4th day available if needed. The tool will very likely be unavailable overnight Monday but should be available the rest of the evenings. -Lee //15:59, 4 June 2024 (PDT)

EBeam4 is up

EBeam4 is back up.

The overnight regen of the cryo was completed this morning. I then tested the operation of the hoist numerous times without issue. I tested the EBeam by running 200A of Ti without issue.

System UP

//10:36, 30 May 2024 (PDT)

Stepper #1 (GCA 6300) - Tool availability

Stepper #1 (6300) will be undergoing maintenance and be unavailable the following dates and times:

6-18-24 at 8:00am Till 6-20-24 at 5:00pm

Please plan your processing activities accordingly. //13:32, 1 June 2024 (PDT)

Stepper #2 (GCA Autostep 200) - Tool availability

Stepper #2 (AutoStep 200) will be undergoing maintenance and be unavailable the following dates and times:

6-21-24 at 8:00am Till 6-21-24 at 5:00pm

Please plan your processing activities accordingly.

Thanks Bill Millerski UCSB //13:32, 1 June 2024 (PDT)

Stepper #3 (ASML DUV) - System UP and calibrated

We have finished calibrations, System is up.

Reminder to check/recalibrate your exposure dose. Focus should be the same, but beam optics changeout will affect dose. //Vraj Mehalana 11:17, 24 May 2024 (PDT)

Unaxis VLR still Down

The chiller has a decent sized ball of ice inside of it.

I need to let that melt off before I can do a proper diagnosis of what is causing the high pressure cut off to trip when the refrigerant pressures seem normal. //13:29, 1 June 2024 (PDT)

//Vraj Mehalana 11:17, 24 May 2024 (PDT)

Atomic Force Microscope (Dimension ICON) - 05/17: System UP

Head was repaired and returned today. A quick test showed correct performance. Note also that the pin board has been repaired so all 4 pins are now present. Lets keep it that way so please be careful when loading the tip holder!

//Vraj Mehalana 13:46, 20 May 2024 (PDT)

MA6 TSA is down - Update

Due to unforeseen circumstances our FSE will not be onsite next week to work on the TSA microscope. They have rescheduled with us for Thursday of the following week, 6/13. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Per my previous email, there is a MA6 available for use at CNSI. Here is a link to the webpage for their tools:

https://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/facilities/quantum-structures/nanofabrication

-Lee //15:59, 22 May 2024 (PDT)

Velion FIB Tool DOWN

Raith service are installing and aligning a new GaBiLi source. The Velion FIB column is not available to users until further notice.

//Vraj Mehalana 10:58, 30 April 2024 (PDT)

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)

Lab Access Changes: Symmetry App

The iris scanner has been decommissioned. Please use the card reader which supports:

-Physical card

-Mobile phone via Symmetry App

//10:54, 23 May 2024 (PDT)

Wafer Bonder, (Suss SB6-8E)

SUSS aims to be on site in early February. We’ll will send out an email once I get confirmation for a specific date. //Vraj Mehalana 14:23, 13 December 2023 (PST)