The O’Brien Nanofabrication Laboratory charges different rates for different types of users. To become a user of the facility, please see https://nanofab.usc.edu/become-a-user/
- Internal includes users affiliated with the University of Southern California (UPC and HSC), CHLA, and ISI.
- Non-profit includes users affiliated with other academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and the government
- For-profit includes all other users including start-up and industry members
| Service | USC Internal | External (Non-Profit/Academic) | External (Start-Up) | External (Industry) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanroom Hourly Rate | $35 | $56 | $95 | $130 |
| E-beam Lithography (Raith EBPG 5150) | $80 | $120 | $150 | $370 |
| Staff Support | $90 | $140 | $170 | $200 |
| Precious metals usage (Pt, Au, Ru) | market rate | market rate | market rate | market rate |
- There is no additional charge to get trained on the cleanroom equipment.
- The facility also provides fee-for-use services, where our staff completes processes for the scientific community. The cost of this service includes staff time, cleanroom hours, and any materials used.
- For international wire payments, please add $30 to the invoiced amount to account for bank assessed fees. If this fee is not included, your invoice payment will be short this amount and remain open.