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=====Atomic Force Microscope (Dimension ICON) - 05/17: System UP=====
===== 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).
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!
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]] 13:46, 20 May 2024 (PDT)
// [[User:John_d|Demis D. John]] 16:28, 2 July 2025 (UTC)


=====MA6 TSA is down - Update=====
===== 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.
We have received the replacement motor for the TSA Y axis. The FSE will be onsite Monday June 3rd to work on the tool.


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:
The tool remains up for backside alignment and topside exposures that do not require alignment.


https://it.ucsb.edu/ivanti-secure-access-campus-vpn/get-connected-campus-vpn
-Lee
//15:59, 22 May 2024 (PDT)


-- Vraj
=====Velion FIB Tool DOWN=====
// [[User:John_d|Demis D. John]] 20:08, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
Raith service are installing and aligning a new GaBiLi source. The Velion FIB column is not available to users until further notice.


=====Suss SB6-8E=====
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 10:58, 30 April 2024 (PDT)
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.
=====Stepper #3 (ASML DUV) - Pneumatics repaired, extra day for optics=====
-Aidan
We were able to repair the pneumatics issue and are currently running reticle and wafer reproducability runs overnight to exercise/test the system.
// [[User:John_d|Demis D. John]] 00:35, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

Consequently the optics was only started today, so will take one day longer than planned - we will extend this visit to Thursday to complete the work.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 19:04, 21 May 2024 (PDT)


=====ICP1 Down=====
=====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.
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)
//[[User:Mehalana v|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.
//[[User:Mehalana v|Vraj Mehalana]] 14:23, 13 December 2023 (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)