Shutdown Timeline
2019 Winter Shutdown
As 2019 is quickly coming to an end, it’s time to prepare for our winter shutdown. As in previous years, we will take this opportunity to perform annual equipment maintenance, as well as execute some larger projects within the cleanroom. Below is the currently scheduled timeline for the 2019 winter shutdown.
22 Nov 2019
- Chemical Clean-up deadline for teal stickers.
9 Dec 2019
- Last day for photomask submission, for delivery before Dec. 24th.
- Last day for sample submission.
15 Dec 2019
- Last day for cleanroom access.
- Deadline to empty all user storage boxes & cabinets in W1-062B
16 Dec 2019
- Last day for sample processing. Samples not returned by this date will be returned in the new year.
16 Dec 2019 → 03 Jan 2020
- Wet Aisle Reconfiguration Project begins
19 Dec 2019
- Last day for user access to W1-040, 10k, & CME, FeSEM, HeION
20 Dec 2019
- Air Handling Unit off – SF5 & SF6 Filter replacement
- Annual Gas Detector testing
25 Dec 2019 → 02 Jan 2020
- University Winter Closure.
27 Dec 2019 → 28 Dec 2019
- nanoFAB Data-centre Move to DICE Server Room
02 Jan 2020
- Begin nanoFAB start up
- Cleanroom partial processing available (Wet Aisles unavailable)
- Begin Re-assembly of fume hoods
- 10k / Characterization labs open
06 Jan 2020
- Lab fully back online
Wet Aisle Reconfiguration Project
During this break, we will be making some significant changes to wet aisles 1 & 2. Changes will include:
- Replacing Aisle 1 & 2 fume hoods
- Replacing Full height chemical cabinets with under cabinet style
- Extending the work surface area by 14 feet
- Replacing the large chemical fridge with 3 smaller units
- Adding an additional 24 cleanroom storage boxes
- Reconfiguration of glassware & chemical storage
If you have any questions about the work to be done, please feel free to contact us.
-nanoFAB