News

Analytical Lab Renovation

March 1st, 2011: Work has begun on converting the lab formerly occupied by the Arkansas Analytical Lab (ENRC-353) for use by HiDEC.  Expansion into the ENRC-353 space will allow the consolidation of lapping/grinding/polishing tools into one location, as well as a much-needed expansion of reliability capabilities.  Capabilities that will be housed in the new area include:

• Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM)
• The cross-section inspection scope (with digital image capture)
• Gold sputterer for SEM sample preparation
• The Beuhler grinding/polishing tool
• The Logitech lapping/polishing tool
• Various ovens for thermal cycling

Relocating these tools will also allow the Assembly and Synth labs to maintain a more clean environment and put the freed space to better use.

Renovation efforts are expected to take another 2-3 months; however, the SAM and cross-section microscope have already been relocated and are available for use.  Please contact Michael Glover mglover@uark.edu to gain access to these tools.

Assembly Lab A/C Replacement

February 28th, 2011: The HiDEC Assembly Lab will be CLOSED March 8th through March 21st for replacement of the A/C unit.  Users needing access to tools after-hours should talk to Michael Glover mglover@uark.edu for more information.

Fab and Equipment Status

January 1st, 2011: Please note that up-to-the-minute information on fab/equipment status is now being posted on Twitter.  Please see our Twitter page for this information. Link: HiDEC Updates on Twitter