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.

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 . . ..
RF Generator Systems
Providing an introduction to RF systems as applied to 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.
Product-specific training is also available, including:
- Application theory
- Hands-on operating procedure
- Calibration procedures for MKS pressure and flow instruments
- Equipment maintenance procedures
Contact MKS for details and enrollment information.

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Contact MKS Instruments by sending an email or call 800-227-8766 or 978-284-4000.