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===DREAMS Hub awarded 2 projects in GaN and 5G/6G technologies=== |
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[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] - |
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* $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. |
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* $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. |
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===NSF-ATE Award for SBCC and UCSB: New Semiconductor Pathway=== |
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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) |
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| ⚫ | [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]. |
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=== RIE#3 Removed === |
=== RIE#3 Removed === |
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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) |
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) |
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=== NanoFab staff awarded Goleta's Innovator of the Year 2023 === |
=== NanoFab staff awarded Goleta's Innovator of the Year 2023 === |
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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| |
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) |
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=== NanoFab Featured in Regional Tech Videos === |
=== NanoFab Featured in Regional Tech Videos === |
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| ⚫ | [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]. |
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=== JEOL SEM's Installed === |
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Both SEM's have been replaced with new JEOL [[SEM_1_(JEOL_IT800SHL)|SEM's #1]] and [[Field_Emission_SEM_2_(JEOL_IT800SHL)|SEM #2]]. SEM#1 has the NABITY lithography system installed, and SEM #2 has always-on EDAX elemental analysis. Contact the [[Aidan_Hopkins|supervisor, Aidan Hopkins]], for more information. |
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=== Wide FOV Microscope Installed === |
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We have installed an AmScope stereo microscope in Bay 4 for wide field-of-view digital imaging/capture, with >2cm of FOV currently available. Wiki page here: [[Microscopes#Microscope_.238:_AmScope_Wide_Field_of_View_Stereoscope_.28Bay_4.29|AmScope Wide Field of View Stereoscope]] |
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// [[User:John d|John d]] 14:52, 19 April 2023 (PDT) |
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=== Loomis Scribe & Break installed === |
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We have installed a new [https://loomisinc.com/lsd-155lt/ Loomis LSD-155LT] Automated Scribe & Break Cleaving tool in the Back-End Processing lab. Qualifications are underway. Contact [[Aidan_Hopkins|supervisor, Aidan Hopkins]], for more information. |
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// [[User:John d|John d]] 09:41, 16 April 2023 (PDT) |
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=== Dektak XT installed === |
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We have replaced the old Dektak 6M with a new Dektak XT profilometer. This tool will provide robust, fast metrology for rapid in-process topography inspection. |
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// [[User:John d|John d]] 10:41, 25 January 2023 (PST) |
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=== New Process Control data tables === |
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We have added [[Process_Group_-_Process_Control_Data|"Process Control Data"]] - data on deposition/etch repeatability - to a number of our highest used etchers and deposition tools. The datasheets are linked in multiple places, mainly on the Recipes pages for each tool, or on the general Recipes pages for [[Vacuum_Deposition_Recipes|'''Deposition Recipes''']] or [[Dry_Etching_Recipes|'''Etch Recipes''']]. |
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// [[User:John d|John d]] 16:07, 5 January 2023 (PST) |
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Latest revision as of 00:52, 3 October 2024
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  |
UCSB NanoFab: An Innovation Center  |
// John d 09:26, 1 November 2023 (PST)
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