15:31 <Exaeta> Hello I had an idea for a new transistor type and I want to test it

15:32 <qu1j0t3> there may be software simulators you can use.

15:33 <Exaeta> qu1j0t3: thanks, can you point me to a package that might help?

15:34 <Exaeta> I've always wanted to develop a home CMOS fabrication capability, how much does it cost, by chance? and what nm can one expect to achieve with home equipment?

15:36 <SpeedEvil> Nobody in this channel has made much progress alas.

15:37 <SpeedEvil> (I have had made none, and have just been casually watching)

15:37 <Exaeta> I have some knowledge of the process but I can't figure out any way to do it for less than roughly $15k (which, at the moment, I can't afford)

15:38 <Exaeta> If anyone needs help with sourcing though, let me know.

15:39 <Exaeta> the cheapest way, I think, is to buy a CNC machine and fabricate the various housings to build an EBL machine and such

15:40 <Exaeta> With a precision CNC you can cut polishing metal pads for making lenses and other such items

15:43 <Exaeta> It's definitely not impossible I've seen a couple youtubers DIY it

15:43 <Exaeta> albeit not at 7nm and whathaveyou

15:43 <qu1j0t3> Exaeta: i think i came across a reference to a physical simulator recently (rather than say a SPICE type network sim), but i don't recall the name. google should turn it up if someone in here can't

15:44 <SpeedEvil> 'semiconductor physics simulator package NOT eleven billion dollars'

15:45 <Exaeta> qu1j0t3: I have not found such a program that isn't limited to academia / super expensive corporate licenses