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Silicon Semiconductor Fabrication
7 photos · Feb – Jun 2023
At UMass, I had the rare pleasure of getting to take Microelectronic Fabrication, where we worked in their cleanroom to learn how modern semiconductors are made and replicate the process by hand, ourselves. I ended up getting to take my quarter-wafer home and encased it in resin (poorly) to make an amulet and pair of earrings.
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My chip, still intact and on its testing slide, affixed with indium metal. Stardate 16828.9
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UMass's Cleanroom. It is very cool in there. Stardate 16752.0
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The testing workbench. Stardate 16828.9
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I did a poor job of cleaving the chip because the indium residue on the back of the chip made it not scribe very nicely. Stardate 16855.7
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My silicone molds for my silicon chips, ready for the pressure pot. Stardate 16855.7
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I don't remember this goofy picture being taken. I look like Gru from Despicable Me. Stardate 16855.7
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Always remember proper PPE when working with resin! Stardate 16855.7
