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All Equipment
- Anechoic Chamber
- Cellular and Microbial Culturing Suite
- Conductive Force Nanoprobe
- Digital Signal Processing System
- E-beam evaporator
- Electrochemistry System
- EOS m290
- ICP 180 DRIE system for deep etching
- Image Correlation System
- Infrared Spectrometer
- Intensified TIRF Microscope
- Laser Vibrometer
- MakerBot Replicator 2X
- Micro/Nano Biofluidics Sample Preparation and Inspection Suite
- Micro/Nano Biofluidics Inspection Suite
- MicroPG101 pattern generation system
- MJB-4 contact aligner
- Nanoindenter
- Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA)
- Objet 30Pro
- Optical Characterization System
- PECVD system for deposition of SiO2
- Plasma Etcher
- Portable Laser Vibrometer
- Probe Station with LCR Meter
- Reactive ion etcher
- Resists spinners and developers
- Shock and Vibration Data Acquisition System
- Size Analyzer
- Sputter system with 5 confocal sputter sources
- Stratasys uPrint SE Plus
- Tube Furnace
- UHF Vibrometer
- UV/Visible/NIR Spectrophotometer
- Vacuum Sputter Tool
Anechoic Chamber
Contact
Ron Miles
Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
miles@binghamton.edu
607-777-4038
Location
ES B500
Description
The 100 hertz cutoff anechoic chamber has outside dimensions of 20' (W) x 24' (L) x18' (H) and inside dimensions of 13'8"(W) x 17'8" (L) x 11'4" (H). It includes wedges having anechoic properties from 100 hertz to 30,000 hertz and 4" floor panels that sit on a 4" 3-hertz spring isolation system.
There is a 3/32" diameter stainless steel spring tensioned cable floor and support framework with a raised grating floor and an expanded metal entrance ramp. The chamber has been tested in pure tones from 100 hertz to 16,000 hertz and in 1/3 octaves from 100 hertz to 30,000 hertz.
There is a ceiling-mounted, computer-controlled robotic microphone positioning system with 5-axis motion: X, Y, Z, Phi (vertical-plane rotation) and Theta (horizontal-plane rotation) and a data acquisition system and positional system control with 10 input channels with a 160dB dynamic range and DC - 50kHz frequency range per channel and 2 output (source) channels.
Cellular and Microbial Culturing Suite
Contact
Peter Huang
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
phuang@binghamton.edu
607-777-2071
Location
ES B100
Description
This suite of equipment provides the thermofluids group with the capability to culture
human cells and microorganisms. The class II biosafety cabinet and refrigerated centrifuge
provides a means to manipulate and condition cultured cells and microorganisms in
controlled, sterile environments. The humidity-controlled incubator and orbital shaker
incubator provide suitable environments for cell growth. The -80掳C deep freezer and
the cryopreservation freezer, on the other hand, provide proper long-term storage
of collected cell strains under investigations. The suite will be particularly helpful
as the thermofluids group increases research efforts into cancer and microorganisms
in the micro- and nanofluidic applications.
Conductive Force Nanoprobe
Contact
Guangwen Zhou
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
gzhou@binghamton.edu
607-777-5084
Location
BIO 1305
Description
The NanoFactory Instruments System SA2500. NE is an in-situ conductive force nano-probing
system with a side entry double tilt TEM-NanoIndenter holder. The force probe sensor
is integrated with a patented 3 dimensional approach mechanism providing a wide-range
of sample/probe motions with sub-nanometer resolution. TEM imaging accurately positions
the probe at the region of interest. The sensor/probe measures force and electric
currents at specific locations on the specimen. This feature enables the in-situ studies
of the electrical and mechanical properties of nanoscale structures.
Digital Signal Processing System
Contact
Mark Fowler
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
mfowler@binghamton.edu
Location
ES 2337
Description
The equipment in this lab allows for those working in signal processing to develop
and test DSP (Digital Signal Processing) algorithms with a specialized signal rather
than only as a Matlab simulation. This allows real-time demonstrations to be performed
for audio frequency (or lower) signals. For example, real-time systems for automatic
speech recognition can be developed and tested. Two faculty in Electrical and Computer
Engineering currently focus on signal processing research, Mark Fowler and Edward
Li. Some of the equipment in this lab has been supplied by Texas Instruments through
their university grants program.
E-beam evaporator
Contact
Shawn Wagoner
Nanofabrication Facility Director
swagoner@binghamton.edu
607-777-7200
Location
ES B209
Description
AJA International ATC-E (E-Beam Evaporation) is a highly evolved HV and UHV coating
tool designed for R&D scale thin film deposition. These systems feature load-locks,
ion milling / ion assist sources, heated/cooled substrate holders, QCM deposition
control / computer control, and the unique water cooled, 300 Amp thermal deposition
sources.
Electrochemistry System
Contact
Changhong Ke
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
cke@binghamton.edu
607-777-4782
Location
ES B203
Description
The electrochemistry system is used to investigate the formation of electrochemically
adsorbed layers, electrodeposition and electroresolution of metals, electrocorrosion
and electroregeneration, oxidation of different metals and other conducting materials,
electrically active nanocenters, ions and molecules, mass transfer, etc.
The Potentiometry module is used to directly measure the topography and the corresponding two-dimensional potential distribution resulting from an applied voltage to a semiconductor device. The conductive atomic-force microscopy (AFM) module is a powerful current sensing technique for characterizing conductivity variations in resistive samples.
It allows current measurements in the range of hundreds of femtoamps to nearly a microamp. The conductive AFM can simultaneously map the topography and current distribution of a sample.
EOS m290
Contact
Scott Schiffres
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
sschiffr@binghamton.edu
607-777-4983
Location
ES 1500
Description
With a building volume of 250 x 250 x 325 mm, the EOS M 290 allows a fast, flexible
and cost-effective production of metal parts directly from CAD data.
An intuitive user interface, the intelligent software concept with a combination of open and standardized parameter sets and the improved filter system are specially designed for industrial production.
ICP 180 DRIE system for deep etching
Contact
Shawn Wagoner
Nanofabrication Facility Director
swagoner@binghamton.edu
607-777-7200
Location
ES B209
Description
The system has high etch rates achieved by high ion density (>1011 cm3) and high radical
density. There is control over selectivity and damage by low ion energy. The separate
RF and ICP generators provide separate control over ion energy and ion density, enabling
high process flexibility.
Image Correlation System
Contact
S.B. Park
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
sbpark@binghamton.edu
607-777-3415
Location
ES 1201
Description
The Aramis 3D Digital Image Correlation System enables characterization deformation
of objects under extreme hygro-thermo-mechanical loading. This equipment enhances
electronics and MEMS packing research especially in validating numerical simulations
and understanding material behavior.
Infrared Spectrometer
Contact
Junghyun Cho
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
jcho@binghamton.edu
607-777-2897
Location
ES B215
Description
The Perkin Elmer Spectrum 100R Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer identifies
types of chemical bonds of the phases that constitute synthesized materials, semiconductors
and novel materials (liquid or solid). The infrared (IR) spectrum of a sample is recorded
by passing a beam of IR light through the sample. Examination of the transmitted or
reflected light reveals how much energy is absorbed at each wavelength. From a transmittance
or absorbance spectrum produced, one can perform analysis of these absorption characteristics
that reveals details about the molecular structure of the sample. This system also
has accessories such as Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR), MCT detector, and various
angles of spec reflectance accessories.
Intensified TIRF Microscope
Contact
Peter Huang
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
phuang@binghamton.edu
607-777-2071
Location
BI2513
Description
This state-of-the-art imaging microscope system is the workhorse of experimental measurements
in fluidic, colloidal, thermal, molecular and cellular research. The wide range of
physical length scale (from mesoscale to molecular) and illumination means (Differential
Interference Contrast, Total Internal Reflection, Multi-Color Fluorescence, Transillumination,
Laser) provided by the microscope enables research in micro/nanofluidics, biofluidics,
and biomolecule-fluidic interface interactions. In addition, the environment-controlled
chamber enables prolonged measurements on temperature and humidity-sensitive specimen
such as biological cells and molecules. A highly sensitive image intensifier is incorporated
into the imaging arm of the microscope system to detect single photon events in the
nanoscale. The whole imaging microscope is supported by a vibration-isolation optical
table and housed in a dedicated dark room inside the Transport Science Core to ensure
best imaging quality.
Laser Vibrometer
Contact
Ron Miles
Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
miles@binghamton.edu
607-777-4038
Location
ES B500
Description
The Polytec MSA-500 laser vibrometer is an integrated microscope and scanning system
for measuring out-of-plane vibrations of microstructures. It is capable of measuring
the motion of microstructures that are a mere 1 um across, roughly 1/10 the size of
the smallest structures currently measured using our existing PSV-300 laser vibrometer.
The MSA-500 is also capable of stroboscopic video measurement of in-plane motion for
frequencies up to 1 MHz.
MakerBot Replicator 2X
Contact
Scott Schiffres
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
sschiffr@binghamton.edu
(607) 777-4983
Location
ES 1500
Description
Add a new level of creativity to your 3D designs with two interlaced colors that you
can print through precisely aligned dual nozzles鈥攚ithout swapping or pausing.
Make snaps, living hinges, threaded objects and more with a ductile, petroleum thermoplastic with elastic deformation properties. Control heating and cooling better with a superflat heated aluminum build plate and a clear, six-sided, draft-blocking enclosure that helps prevent uneven cooling, shrinking and cracking.
Micro/Nano Biofluidics Sample Preparation and Inspection Suite
Contact
Tim Singler
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
singler@binghamton.edu
607-777-4330
Location
ES B208
Description
This suite of equipment precisely characterizes the thermophysical properties of fluids
and the interfacial properties of liquid-solid, liquid-liquid and liquid-gas interfaces.
It builds on existing capabilities afforded by such instruments as the Bausch & Lomb
optical refractometer, TA Instruments rheometer, and others. The Kruss K100MK2 process
tensiometer measures the surface and interfacial tension of liquids (as functions
of temperature and concentration), dynamic and static contact angles, liquid and solid
densities and critical micelle concentrations. The Kruss KBP100 tensiometer is specifically
designed to measure the dynamic surface tension as a function of the surface age and
provides information about wetting and drop formation in short timescale processes.
This instrument enables the determination of the adsorption and diffusion coefficients
for a particular interface. The two tensiometers significantly enhance our capabilities
to characterize the physicochemical properties of pure liquids, solutions and colloidal
dispersions, capabilities that will positively impact our research efforts in the
synthesis and deposition of functional materials, printed electronics, solar cells,
microfluidic sensing and biofluidics, all of which involve interfaces in a critical
way.
Micro/Nano Biofluidics Inspection Suite
Contact
Tim Singler
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
singler@binghamton.edu
607-777-4330
Location
ES B100
Description
This suite of equipment precisely prepares fluidic, colloidal, molecular and cellular
samples for high quality experimental investigations. A microcentrifuge, a temperature-controlled
ultrasonic bath and a microfluidic mixer manipulate micro/nanoscale suspension and
solutions through concentrating, diluting and mixing. In addition, special gas and
humidity-controlled environment can be maintained inside a chemical glove box accessorized
with a vacuum pump. An upright microscope equipped with a CCD camera is used to visually
inspect and quantify fabricated micro/nanofluidic devices and the prepared samples
on top of a vibration-isolation optical table.
MicroPG101 pattern generation system
Contact
Shawn Wagoner
Nanofabrication Facility Director
swagoner@binghamton.edu
607-777-7200
Location
ES B209
Description
The 渭PG 101 is an extremely economical and easy to use micro pattern generator for
direct writing applications and low volume mask making. The system can be used for
applications such as MEMS, Bio MEMS, Integrated Optics, Micro Fluidics or any other
application that requires high precision, high-resolution microstructures.
The 渭PG 101 offers a very small footprint of only 60 x 75 cm虏 featuring a compact design with all electronic components integrated into the system. A personal computer is used for system control. The Windows based control software makes it easy for users to convert the designs, perform a manual or automatic alignment and start the exposure.
MJB-4 contact aligner
Contact
Shawn Wagoner
Nanofabrication Facility Director
swagoner@binghamton.edu
607-777-7200
Location
ES B209
Description
Easy to use and compact in size, the SUSS MicroTec MJB4 is the perfect system for
laboratories and small volume production. As an inexpensive photolithography solution
the MJB4 has set industry standards specifically for processing of small substrates
and pieces up to 100mm. Equipped with a reliable, high precision alignment and high
resolution printing capability in the submicron range the MJB4 demonstrates a performance
unsurpassed by any comparable machine.
Nanoindenter
Contact
Junghyun Cho
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
jcho@binghamton.edu
607-777-2897
Location
ES B202
Description
Combining a depth-sensing indentation (nanoindentation) and atomic force microscope
(AFM) permit the observation and characterization of various materials, particularly
for thin films and localized, small-scale structures ranging from 碌m to nm. Our integrated
nanoindentation system (TriboIndenter, Hysitron, Inc., Minneapolis, MN) consists of
a nanoindenter and AFM along with other accessories such as a lateral force option,
a dynamic load capability, a feedback control, an automatic translation stage for
specimen, a heating/cooling stage, and an optical microscope.
This system measures the indentation response during the sequence of loading and unloading when the sharp tip interacts with the surface of the material (i.e., indentation load vs. displacement). It has a capability to characterize both elastic and plastic properties including: i) mechanical performance (hardness, elastic modulus, creep, stress relaxation) and contact problems (wear, coefficient of friction); ii) time-dependent deformation (viscoelasticity) of polymers via dynamic testing; iii) in-situ mechanical behavior at temperatures ranging from -10藲C to 200藲C; iv) thin film properties, thickness measurement and film adhesion.
Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA)
Contact
Yuan Wan
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
ywan@binghamton.edu
607-777-5477
Location
BI 2506
Description
The NanoSight NS300 is a state-of-the-art technology that analyzes the size of nanoparticles
based upon their Brownian motion. The device focuses a laser upon a small aqueous
volume and illuminate the nanoparticles to track their movement in a real time video.
Using multiple recordings or "captures," the NS300 calculates the particle size using
the Stokes-Einstein equation and displays the results in both a two and three-dimensional
plot of intensity vs size.
The NS300 allows rapid, automated analysis of the size distribution and concentration of all types of nanoparticles from 10nm to 2000nm in diameter, depending on the instrument configuration and sample type.
Objet 30Pro
Contact
Scott Schiffres
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
sschiffr@binghamton.edu
(607) 777-4983
Location
ES 1500
Description
The Objet30 Pro combines the accuracy and versatility of a high-end rapid prototyping
machine with the small footprint of a desktop 3D printer.
Powered by PolyJet technology, it offers eight different 3D printing materials, among them clear, high-temperature and simulated polypropylene, and features the industry's best print resolution so you get smooth surfaces, small moving parts and thin walls. With a roomy tray size of 300 脳 200 脳 150 mm (11.81 脳 7.87 脳 5.9 in.), Objet30 Pro is ideal for prototyping consumer goods, consumer electronics, medical devices and more. The Objet30 Pro gives you the power to create realistic models with specialized properties quickly and easily in-house.
Optical Characterization System
Contact
Vladimir Nikulin
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
vnikulin@binghamton.edu
607-777-6956
Location
ES B205, B215
Description
Specialized characterization tools are the major research equipment our researchers
use in the area of free space and semiconductor optics. The spectrum analyzer characterizes
the frequency response of devices and when coupled with a sweep oscillator, characterizes
frequency to high frequencies greater than 20GHz. The high-speed oscilloscope provides
high speed time-domain pulse information and allows pictures of pulse shapes in 1ns
scale used for semiconductor lasers, remote sensing or high-speed communication. The
optical spectrum analyzer, an essential tool, allows measurement of power versus wavelength.
The tunable laser characterizes wavelength dependent properties of detectors and modulators
and allows pulse light source generation. The beam analysis system allows power/energy
and the profile of beam shape measurements. The liquid crystal spatial light modulator
(LCSLM) is used for adaptive optics experiments and in nano-scale measurements.
PECVD system for deposition of SiO2
Contact
Shawn Wagoner
Nanofabrication Facility Director
swagoner@binghamton.edu
607-777-7200
Location
ES B209
Description
NANO-MASTER Inc. PECVD systems are capable of depositing high quality SiO2, Si3N4,
or DLC films on up to 8" diameter substrate sizes. To generate plasma, it uses RF
shower head electrode or Hollow Cathode RF plasma source with Fractal Gas Distribution.
The platen can be biased with RF or Pulsed DC and it is heated resistively or cooled
with chilled water circulation. The chamber is evacuated to low 10-7 torr pressure
using 250 l/sec turbomolecular pump backed with 3.5 cfm mechanical pump. Standard
unit comes with one inert gas, three reactive gas lines and four mass flow controllers.
The planar Hollow Cathode Plasma source with its unique gas distribution system makes
it possible to meet wide range of requirements such as plasma density, uniformity
and separate activation of reactive species to cover the broadest possible deposition
parameters.
Plasma Etcher
Contact
Tim Singler
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
singler@binghamton.edu
607-777-4330
Location
ES B100
Description
The Plasma surface treatment system is based on the PlasmaEtch Model RIE200 system
which includes two gas connections (manipulated by an integrated Mass Flow Controller),
a rectangular stainless steel chamber with hinged door, and a 13.56 MHz RF generator
with reactive ions etching (RIE) configuration. The system is customized for use with
corrosive gases. The low pressure plasma surface treatment system cleans, activates,
etches and polymerizes surfaces of substrates.
For general cleaning applications, ion bombardment cleans surfaces physically and chemically by vaporizing surface contaminants. Plastic surfaces are activated by forming reactive radicals which lead to good adhesion between the activated surface and any subsequently coated layer. By using a reactive process gas, the generated plasma is able to etch and structure the treated surfaces. By introducing a single and/or multiple monomer gases into the vacuum chamber, the resulting plasma-induced polymerization is able to realize deposition of hydrophobic, hydrophilic and other functional diffusion barrier layers on treated sample surfaces.
Portable Laser Vibrometer
Contact
Shahrzad (Sherry) Towfighian
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
stowfigh@binghamton.edu
607-777-5315
Location
ES B225
Description
The portable and flexible Polytech laser doppler vibrometer enables the measurement
of vibrations of wide scale of devices starting from small to very large scales. The
main features that the machine offers are the portability and flexibility advantages.
It can be carried in various places and mounted in vertical, horizontal, and any other
orientation and position, as the applications demand. This is essential for many of
the research activities of the mechanical engineering faculty, such as the broad area
of dynamic and vibrations with applications in sensors, microphones, electronic packaging,
and other systems. Such flexibility is not available in the other more sophisticated
laser doppler vibrometers, which have lenses like microscopes that limit the size
and orientation of the objects they can detect.
Probe Station with LCR Meter
Contact
Jungyun Cho
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
jcho@binghamton.edu
607-777-2897
Location
ES B204
Description
Various electrical performance evaluations including frequency response are performed in this probe station. The system is comprised of three main pieces: probe station (Signatone), LCR meter (Agilent E4980A), and data acquisition computer/software that can calculate and display dielectric parameters.
The probe station is also equipped with an impedance analyzer and semiconductor analyzer.
This tool also measures electrical characteristic responses as a function of composition and chemical variations of materials.
Reactive ion etcher
Contact
Shawn Wagoner
Nanofabrication Facility Director
swagoner@binghamton.edu
607-777-7200
Location
ES B209
Description
The NRE-4000 is a stand-alone Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) system with shower-head gas
distribution and water-cooled RF platen. It has a stainless steel cabinet and a 13"
cylindrical Aluminum chamber that opens from top for wafer loading. Chamber has two
ports, one with a 2" window the other with a blank off for end point detection and
for other diagnostic. It can accept up to 12" (300 mm) wafers. Chamber is extremely
clean in design and reaches 10-6 Torr or lower base pressure depending on the pumping
package. It can be operated in the pressure range of 20 mTorr to 8 Torr. Pumping package
consists of a throttle valve, 250 l/sec corrosive turbomolecular pump, sieve filter,
and a 10cfm mechanical pump with fomblin oil. The RF power is provided by 600 W 13.5
MHz power supply, and auto-tuner. The self DC bias is continuously monitored and reaches
as high as -500 V which is important for anisotropic etching. The system is completely
automated and is PC controlled. The real time system pressure and DC bias is displayed
in graphic format while flow and power is displayed in alpha numeric format. Four
levels of authorization Auto, Engineering, Process and Maintenance prevents unauthorized
use of the system while giving maximum flexibility to user for setting up recipes
in Process mode and running in Auto mode with high reproducibility.
Resists spinners and developers
Contact
Shawn Wagoner
Nanofabrication Facility Director
swagoner@binghamton.edu
607-777-7200
Location
ES B209
Description
Engineered by Brewer Science to be compatible with processing for an array of applications.
The universal design and ingenuity allow the semiconductor processing equipment to
accommodate any market and evolving technology.
Shock and Vibration Data Acquisition System
Contact
James Pitarresi
Distinguished Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
jmp@binghamton.edu
607-777-4747
Location
ES B400
Description
The Shock and Vibration DAQ provides expanded capability to acquire vibration-based
signals for shock and vibration experimental research programs. The LDS-830 shaker's
power amplifier provides full vibration testing capabilities, including a thermal
chamber for high and low temp in combination with vibration. Shock pulse is programmable
to represent a wide range of realistic mechanical shock conditions.
Size Analyzer
Contact
Junghyun Cho
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
jcho@binghamton.edu
607-777-2897
Location
ES B201
Description
The Zetasizer Nano-ZS uses dynamic light scattering (DLS) to measure size, molecular
weight, and zeta potential of dispersed particles and molecules in solution. The temperature
range covered is 2 to 90掳C. DLS is a noninvasive technique that measures a large population
of particles in a very short time period, with no manipulation of the surrounding
medium.
This equipment can measure particle sizes as small as 0.6 nm and as large as 6 渭m, across a wide range of sample concentrations. Because of the sensitivity to trace amounts of aggregates and the ability to resolve multiple particle sizes, DLS is ideally suited for colloidal sciences and macromolecular applications that necessitate low sample concentration and volume.
It is a benchtop system with 4 mW He-Ne laser (633 nm).
Sputter system with 5 confocal sputter sources
Contact
Shawn Wagoner
Nanofabrication Facility Director
swagoner@binghamton.edu
607-777-7200
Location
ES B209
Description
AJA International ATC Orion Series Sputtering Systems are compact versions of the
popular ATC Flagship Series physical vapor deposition tools designed to deliver maximum
performance for limited budgets. These HV and UHV systems inherit many design features
and common parts from the highly evolved ATC sputtering tools.
Stratasys uPrint SE Plus
Contact
Scott Schiffres
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
sschiffr@binghamton.edu
(607) 777-4983
Location
ES 1500
Description
The uPrint SE Plus 3D printer uses FDM Technology to build in real ABSplus thermoplastic,
creating models and functional prototypes that are durable, stable and pinpoint accurate.
With nine colors to choose from, you can create realistic prototypes and marketing
models. Use them to evaluate form, fit and function in everything from ergonomics
to manufacturing processes 鈥 right from your desktop. Two layer thicknesses let you
choose whether to print your model 30 percent faster or at a finer resolution. Optional
dual material bays mean more uninterrupted print time, so you can maximize productivity
even when you're not in the office.
Tube Furnace
Contact
Junghyun Cho
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
jcho@binghamton.edu
607-777-2897
Location
ES B217
Description
This high-temperature tube furnace enables processes up to 1800 C.
UHF Vibrometer
Contact
Mohammad Younis
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
myounis@binghamton.edu
607-777-4983
Location
ES B225
Description
The Polytech ultra-sensitive scanning ultra-high frequency vibrometer provides the
unique capability of studying the motion aspects of very small structures, such as
nanostructures and carbon nanotubes.
The vibrometer enables the detection of the vibration features and motion of sub鈥恗icro and nanostructures, which typically have very high frequencies. These include carbon nano tubes and graphene sheets.
UV/Visible/NIR Spectrophotometer
Contact
Junghyun Cho
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
jcho@binghamton.edu
607-777-2897
Location
ES B215
Description
The Perkin Elmer Lambda 950 UV/Vis/NIR spectrophotometer provides high absorbance
scanning for the samples such as lenses, optical filters, polarization materials,
organic materials, and inorganic materials.
These samples often need to be measured across the whole ultraviolet (UV), visible light (Vis), and near infrared (NIR) ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum (from 175-3300nm).
This equipment is also be used in the quantitative determination of solutions of metal ions and organic compounds. This system is useful for characterization of materials including thin film, sensor, and device fabrication that are important in electronic packaging, flexible electronics, MEMS, and photovoltaics.
This system has a 150-mm integrating sphere. In particular, it will provide a nice complementary characterization tool, along with our existing fourier transform infrared spectrometer.
Vacuum Sputter Tool
Contact
Junghyun Cho
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
cho@binghamton.edu
607-777-2897
Location
ES B201
Description
The Denton Desktop Pro sputter tool provides ceramic and metal thin film deposition
on almost any substrate (Si, polymer, organic, glass, ceramic, or metal) and is equipped
with one DC power supply and one RF power supply.
This equipment is used for research activities and in undergraduate and graduate instructional labs. In addition, the sputtering system builds on device research (e.g., electronic packaging, flexible electronics, photovoltaics).
Features of this tool include a protective/barrier layer for environmental sensitive components, top electrodes to test electrical performance of the devices, and patterned structures for nanotechnology.
Associated Faculty
Paul Chiarot, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, pchiarot@binghamton.edu
Peter Huang, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, phuang@binghamton.edu