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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

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

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

-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)

Stepper #3 (ASML DUV) - Pneumatics repaired, extra day for optics

We were able to repair the pneumatics issue and are currently running reticle and wafer reproducability runs overnight to exercise/test the system.

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.

//Vraj Mehalana 19:04, 21 May 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

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". // John d 13:49, 7 November 2023 (PST)

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)