E241 is a project course focused on developing processes for the SNF nanolabs, a shared facility that supports flexible lithography, heterogeneous integration, and rapid micro prototyping. Team projects are approved by the instructor and are mentored by an ExFab staff member. EE412 is a project-based course focused on the development or characterization of processing methods used for the fabrication of devices in the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility (SNF). The SNF is a shared-use cleanroom providing micro- and nano- fabrication equipment and processing know-how for a diverse range of research areas. In this course, students can choose among several available projects or propose their own, with the objective of gaining experience in the practical aspects of process development and experimental design while contributing to SNF's library of processing methods.
In the last iteration of the E241, we added what we are calling "Nuggets"- useful bits of information about the process in general that should be extremely helpful either in getting started or avoiding pitfalls along the way. Check them out!