cleanrooms
Particle-free manufacturing spaces
Cleanrooms are controlled environments where airborne particles, dust, and contaminants are kept to extremely low levels through specialized filtration and strict protocols.
Used in semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and aerospace assembly, cleanrooms require workers to wear protective garments: The chip fabrication takes place in a Class 100 cleanroom.
The classification number indicates maximum particles per cubic foot.
Separating solids from liquids
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- particulatesMinute airborne solids or droplets
airlocks · pressure · differential · pass-through · recirculation · pressurization
Thin crisp disk
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
- lithographyGrease-based flat plate printing
photolithography · etching · doping · sputtering · die · yield · transistor · microelectronics
Free from pathogens
- GMPManufacturing compliance framework
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- sterilityAbsence of microbes or fertility
- USPDrug purity benchmark
Protection from biological hazards
- microbiologyStudy of microscopic life
- PCRDNA amplification technique
- sequencingDetermining element order
- assayCompositional evaluation procedure
One-piece work garment
- bootiesSmall knitted footwear
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- hoodAttached head covering
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
smock · hairnet · donning · doffing · frocks · undergarments · lint-free
Tiny suspended matter
- viableCapable of succeeding
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
fungi · endotoxin · decontamination · sanitization · disinfection · airborne
Global standards body
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
filtration
Separating solids from liquids
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
particulates · airlocks · pressure · differential · pass-through · recirculation · pressurization
wafer
Thin crisp disk
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
lithography · photolithography · etching · doping · sputtering · die · yield · transistor · microelectronics · front-end
aseptic
Free from pathogens
- GMPManufacturing compliance framework
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- sterilityAbsence of microbes or fertility
USP · parenteral · compounding · isolator · cytotoxic
biosafety
Protection from biological hazards
- microbiologyStudy of microscopic life
- PCRDNA amplification technique
- sequencingDetermining element order
assay · containment · incubator · cryopreservation · analytical
coveralls
One-piece work garment
goggles · smock · hairnet · donning · doffing · frocks · undergarments · lint-free
particulate
Tiny suspended matter
- viableCapable of succeeding
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
bacteria · fungi · endotoxin · decontamination · sanitization · disinfection · airborne
ISO
Global standards body
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- Infection Controlinfection control, infection prevention, hand hygiene, handwashing, hand sanitizer
- lab suppliesbeakers, beaker, test tubes, test tube, pipettes
- Pharmaceuticscapsules, tablets, tableting, coatings, controlled release
- GMPdeviation, quality assurance, SOP, SOPs, batch
- Microsystemsmicrosensors, microfabrication, micromachining, accelerometers, gyroscopes
- business complexesoffice buildings, office towers, office complexes, corporate headquarters, headquarters
cleanroomsmachine shops
Places for metalworking
foundries · construction sites · landfills · sewage treatment plants · garages