The O’Brien Nanofabrication Laboratory charges different rates for different types of users.
- 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 |
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. There are no additional training fees.
To become a user of the facility, please see https://nanofab.usc.edu/become-a-user/