Custom research consumables
ANFF-Qld can provide a range of custom, high-quality research consumables. ANFF-Qld also provides 3D printing services and software to design and create highly-specialised items.
If you have something specific please contact the ANFF-Qld staff members Dr Ravi Chandra Raju Nagiri or Dr Bingzhao Xia to discuss your requirements and have a quote prepared.
Chrome masks
ANFF-Qld can provide photomasks for you according to your design. To request a custom mask fabrication, please send an email it to anff@uq.edu.au.
Please note: All mask blanks are sodalime. If you wish to order a chrome mask based on a different mask blank (e.g. quartz), please let us know in your query, however longer production times may apply.
Silicon carbide on silicon wafers
The superior properties of silicon carbide (SiC) can create better products for MEMS, photonics and thin membranes, and SiC coatings could even provide a route to graphene on silicon (Si). Additionally, SiC’s epitaxial growth compatibility with aluminium nitride and galium nitride enhances the range of devices that can be developed with SiC. However, to manufacture these products at a low cost and make them commercially viable will require the utilisation of mature silicon wafer technology.
The Griffith Site of ANFF-Q, in conjunction with SPT Microtechnologies, has developed a production reactor for the epitaxial growth of 3C SiC on Si wafers, providing the route for the use of SiC on Si in mass production and bridging the gap between mature silicon wafer technology and emerging innovative SiC applications.
In collaboration with our industry partners, we would like to promote the use and development of SiC technology. If you are interested in obtaining 3C SiC on Si wafers from 2 ” to 300 mm, or would like to discuss collaborative projects or device fabrication please contact the ANFF-Q Facility Manager.
Silicon carbide windows
ANFF-Qld has a range of silicon carbide films that can be used for e-beam and x-ray windows.
Our silicon carbide membranes come in 380 μm thick silicon square-sided frames. Membrane window size range is up to 6mm for a 10mm frame and up to 10mm for a 20mm frame. SiC membrane thickness range 50 nm – 1000 nm depending on window size.
To place your order or discuss your custom design, please contact the ANFF-Qld Facility Manager.
Silicon nitride windows
ANFF-Q provides square silicon nitride windows for synchrotron applications with different window and frame sizes.
To request silicon nitride windows, please send a query to anff@uq.edu.au.
Custom windows are available though this might require additional production time.
