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SF-100 Lightning Maskless Photolithography

Instrument Capabilities

The SF-100 Lightning is a fast and flexible maskless sub-micron resolution lithography system which projects digital patterns directly onto photoresist, eliminating the need for physical photomasks. It provide rapid prototype of new designs and ideas without costly photomasks. It can also expose features over the entire area of the stage movement.

Key features:

  • LED exposure wavelengths: 365 nm, 385 nm, and 405 nm, compatible with most standard positive and negative photoresists.
  • Large-area exposure with automatic stitching across the stage travel.
  • Integrated CCD camera for live viewing, supporting auto focus and level-to-level alignment.
  • Fully automated XYZ stage provides one-button operation and auto stitching for large substrates. 

Fees and Policies

  • UT Users: $35/hour
  • Higher Education/State Agencies (Assisted): $92/hour
  • Corporate/External Users (Assisted): $94/hour
  • Higher Education/State Agencies (Unassisted): $64/hour
  • Corporate/External Users (Unassisted): $65/hour

A cleanroom entry fee will be charged in addition to the cleanroom facility usage fee.

  • UT Users $6
  • Higher Education/State Agencies: $10
  • Corporate/External Users: $10

Traning

Please contact Dr. Raluca Gearba and/or James Smitherman to schedule a training session.

Texas Materials Seminar Series

The Texas Materials Seminar Series features MSE 397 Seminars, TMI Distinguished Lectureships, and TMI Special Seminars, where leading faculty and professionals from around the world share cutting-edge innovations and advancements in materials engineering with our students.

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$12M+

In Grant Funding

20+

Research Patents

10K+

Sq. Ft. of Research Labs