On Friday around 5pm we experienced very high airflow in in the lab. Facilities is currently working on the air handler on the roof to fix the issue. We at this time do not know when it will be fixed. The benches in the INRF have been tagged out until the work is complete and we feel it is safe.
Thanks,
INRF Staff
We have moved all the wet etch processes from INRF to BiON and they are open to use. You must see staff and be approved to use the benches before you can use them.
– The HF process is set up in 1432.
– The organic cleaning process which is RCA1, RCA2 and Pirana is in 1421.
– The metal etch is done in 1422.
Wet process is the INRF is still on hold along with the lithography. We will let you know when this is resolved.
Thanks,
INRF Staff
Dear INRF/ BiON Users:
Currently all the Su8 and lithography are available in the BiON Cleanroom.
Tentatively we are planning to move all the wet etch processes from INRF to BiON.
– The HF process will be set up in 1432.
– The organic cleaning process which is RCA1, RCA2 and Pirana will be in 1421.
– The metal etch will be done in 1422.
In the INRF Cleanroom, we are preparing to make available all the electroplating, lithography and developing processes.
We are hoping to have this accomplished by Monday, June 10th.
Please continue to check the blog for any changes.
INRF Staff
The INRF ventilation system was inspected by contractors on 5/24/13 and we are hopeful that a temporary solution will be possible so the benches will be operational again soon. We anticipate receiving their recommendation for the temporary fix sometime during the last week of June. However, the lithography area in the INRF may be opened for use sometime next week. The acid areas for wet processing will remain closed until the temporary fix is in place, which is now estimated to be completed sometime in July.
The BiON Ventilation modification and installation of HF monitors is scheduled to be complete this week, so we anticipate opening the benches for use on Monday of next week. We will be designating areas within the BiON for wet processing, so that work previously completed in the INRF can now be transferred to the BiON.
We appreciate your patience during this time.
INRF Staff
Due to meetings all day Jake has cancelled today’s 1:30 user meeting. The meeting will take place next week at the usual time.
Thanks,
INRF Staff
We are sorry to announce that we will be shutting down all of the benches in the BION until the work is complete and they are compliant. We will let you know as soon as possible on any updates we receive. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
Best,
INRF Staff
The INRF is now back open except for the wet benches. BION is open but there is still work being performed in some of the rooms. Jake is out all this week so please direct your questions to the lab staff on hand. That also means no User Meeting today.
Thanks,
INRF Staff
The contractors have informed us that they plan to work on the INRF ventilation system through next Tuesday, 5/28. The INRF is scheduled to re-open on 5/29/13.
INRF Staff
The INRF Lab will be closed for the remainder of today and tomorrow due to facilities/contractor work. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Thanks,
INRF Staff
Contractors will begin working on the BiON ventilation system beginning this Friday 5/24/13 at 8:00AM and are scheduled to complete the work next Friday, 5/31/13.
The sequence of rooms covered will be as follows:
We have been informed that each room will only take a couple of hours to complete. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The contractors will also be taking a look at the INRF ventilation system today! We are hopeful that a temporary solution will be possible so the benches will be operational again soon.
Thanks,
INRF Staff