Welcome to Tyndall's Compound Semiconductor Fabrication Laboratory

You can view Tools and Info without logging in. New fab users should apply for access using the membership form and completing the lab access request process on QT9.

It is mandatory for users to book and log all jobs that use the following equipment:

  • ICP etchers, HF vapour etcher, XeF2 etch system
  • Metal coater
  • Dielectric coater
  • ICPCVD tool
  • Sputterer
  • Mask aligners
  • Spinners & spray coater
  • RTA

All other equipment can be booked/ on an optional basis but booking of all tools is mandatory for work after 6pm and at weekends. A booked slot on a tool always has precedence over an unbooked slot.

Induction Dates for 2026

Month

Induction Presentation

Lab Safety Training/Wet bench

January

16th

19th or 20th

Februrary

6th

9th or 10th

March

06th

9th or 10th

April

10th

13th or 14th

May

8th

11th or 12th

June

19th

15rd or 16th

July

10th

13th or 14th

August

7th

10th or 11th

September

11th

14th or 15th

October

9th

12th or 13th

November

6th

9th or 10th

December*

4th

7th or 8th