Technical Training with MKS Instruments
at YOUR convenience...

Sharpen your knowledge of vacuum technology and instrumentation with intensive, hands-on training from MKS. We offer a variety of educational programs for companies interested in on-site and on-line training as well as custom training options to suit your needs. Using modules of detailed technical information and demonstration equipment, along with full color graphic displays, these courses are carefully designed to approach topics from a user's perspective. This makes the information both interesting and relevant to your needs.

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We can present our flagship technical programs in vacuum, vacuum instrumentation and RF technology at selected MKS locations. Formal setting Hands-on experience No distractions Flexible format Q&A discussions driven by student experiences Learn more about open enrollment opportunities. Join our mailing list to be notified of open enrollment opportunities.	For your convenience we can deliver many of our course offerings at your site. Customized versions of the standard curriculum are our specialty. Cost effective No travel Flexible format Q&A discussions driven by student experiences Contact MKS Training to discuss on-site training programs.	Contact MKS for information on web-based training. Cost effective No travel Flexible time schedule Convenient

Technology Training Course Topics

Vacuum Instrumentation & Control from a User's Perspective

A comprehensive introduction to vacuum fundamentals and practice, vacuum gauge types, their operating principles, ranges of operation, sensitivities and limitations, various sensor and control valve characteristics, materials, characteristics and sensitivities of thermal MFCs, calibration procedures, in-situ verification techniques, and practical troubleshooting techniques and guidelines more . . ..

• Creation & Control of the Vacuum Process Environment
• Vacuum Gauging Techniques
• Thermal & Pressure-based Mass Flow Controllers

RF Generator Systems

Providing an introduction to RF systems as applied to plasma processing.

• RF Power for Plasma Processing

Residual Gas Analysis

A technical overview of the quadrupole mass spectrometer residual gas analyzer (RGA), the operating principle of the RGA, sampling systems and the basics of spectrum analysis.

• Residual Gas Analysis: Understanding and Using the Partial Pressure Transducer

Product-specific training is also available, including:

• Application theory
• Hands-on operating procedure
• Calibration procedures for MKS pressure and flow instruments
• Equipment maintenance procedures

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