Electron beam lithography (EBL) and laser beam lithography (LBL) systems

University of Jyväskylä (JYU) is inviting tenders for a combination of an electron beam lithography system (EBL) and a laser beam lithography system (LBL), both capable of mix-and-match processing based on CAD drawings in GDSII file format. We are searching a Dedicated EBL tool AND a Dedicated LBL tool for research and development of state of the art micro- and nano-scale features requiring high fidelity in patterning and edge smoothness. Contracting authority has a need for high precision and versatile lithography tools for patterning of optical wave guides and lattices, phononic crystals and mechanic resonators; with the goal of investigating quantum phenomena and the interplay between such structures. Contracting authority has a need for the lithography tools to support integration of high fidelity nano-scale features into considerably larger designs, such as microfluidic networks with widths of about 100 um and lengths of several mm. Therefore, contracting authority puts emphasis on the two lithography systems having good support for mix-and-match lithography, i.e. well documented procedures for sharing CAD pattern libraries for straightforward implementation in mix-and-match exposures on the same resist layer. The EBL and LBL systems should manage mix-and-match exposures with resists such as Shipley S1813, SU-8 and AZ5200-E series. Prior references of supplying comparable systems are required. Contracting authority (JYU) may suspend the procurement procedure if the price level of the tenders exceeds the budget available for the procurement