Silica Fibre Facilities
The imposing Silica Fibre facilities occupy over 160 sq.m of class 10,000 cleanroom space and comprise state-of-the-art fabrication equipment. The facility is capable of producing standard preforms and optical fibre.
What our students think
Find out why students have enjoyed working – and playing – in the computing “Zepler” labs in recent years
Nanofabrication Cleanroom
The Southampton Nanofabrication Centre is a state-of-the-art facility for microfabrication and high-spec nanofabrication, as well as a wide range of characterisation capabilities housed in the New Mountbatten Complex.
Telecommunications Labs
The Telecommunications laboratories consist of three facilities that have benefitted from extensive investment. They are fitted with equipment required to undertake optical transmission and data processing.
Software Projects Laboratory
An exceptional new software projects laboratory with high-performance computation suite, group working spaces, specialised meeting rooms, and quiet study areas
Hardware Projects Laboratory
World-class facilities for hardware projects with an electrical and electronic design and prototyping suite, HV testing, PCB manufacturing, and maker space