Integrated Nanosystems Research Facility

STS Status

November 22, 2013
Equipment Down, INRF, Maintenance / Repair

Jake has removed the substrate out of the etch chamber but after inspection of the chamber he found it was very dirty and needs to be sent for cleaning and have Teflon insulators replaced.

We will keep you updated.

STS Update

October 24, 2013
Equipment, INRF, Maintenance / Repair

The replacement Pressure Controller for the STS was ordered today and expedited. I spoke with SPTS and it’s in stock in the UK and best case scenario it will be delivered this coming Tuesday.

Thanks,
INRF/BION Staff

STS

October 7, 2013
Equipment Down, INRF, Maintenance / Repair

The STS system is down due to the current ageing computer system. We are currently waiting for the new upgraded computer system to return from the UK but don’t have an ETA at this time. We will update the blog as soon as the equipment is back up. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thanks,
INRF/BION Staff

Cleanroom updates

October 7, 2013
BiON, Equipment, INRF, Maintenance / Repair

The PlasmaTherm and MA6 are down for maintenance and should be back up Wednesday once Jake gets in. The HF room in the BION will also be closed until Wednesday.

Thanks,
INRF/BION Staff

BION Room Closures

September 25, 2013
BiON, Maintenance / Repair, Safety

Room 1411 will be closed today (9/25/13). We are having work done to automate the Laminar Flow Benches. The BION lab will be fully shut down this Saturday (9/28/13) to complete the rest of the facility. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Thanks,
INRF/BION Staff

MA56 Down for Maintenance (MA6 is Up)

August 22, 2013
BiON, Equipment Down, Maintenance / Repair

MA56 Down for Maintenance. We should have it back up this coming Monday or Tuesday. The MA6 is up, sorry for the confusion.

Thanks,
INRF/BION Staff

MA56 Down for Maintenance

August 22, 2013
Equipment Down, INRF, Maintenance / Repair

MA56 Down for Maintenance. We should have it back up this coming Monday or Tuesday.

Thanks,
INRF/BION Staff

Lab Activity Report August 12, 2013

August 14, 2013
BiON, Equipment, Facilities, INRF, Maintenance / Repair

Lab Activity Report
August 12, 2013

To: Cleanroom Users
From: Jake Hes

  • Summary of the INRF and BiON Facility Infrastructure Issues
  • Action Lab Infrastructure Equipment Upgrade
  • Regular Equipment Updates

Lab Activity Report 8-12-13

 

Industrial water shutoff (BION/CaliT2)

August 8, 2013
BiON, Facilities, Maintenance / Repair

The FM Plumbers are implementing a fix to the BiON humidifiers this Thursday morning 8/8/2013. In order to do so the Industrial water which currently feeds those humidifiers, and the lab hoods and general taps needs to be shutoff. The humidifiers themselves will be offline for several hours as the reroute the soft water. We anticipate it will be back online approximately 10:00am.

Thanks,
INRF/BION Staff

STS Upgrade

July 30, 2013
Equipment Down, INRF, Maintenance / Repair

The upgrade for the STS is going to start on August 5th and should take approximately 2 weeks to complete.

Thanks,
INRF/BION Staff

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