IIT Delhi Vacuum Technology Workshop

Vacuum Technology: The Unseen Force Behind Modern Electronics

A hands-on training workshop on “Vacuum Technology and Thin Film Deposition” is being held at IIT Delhi from September 26-27, 2025. This event, a collaboration between the Indian Nanoelectronics Users’ Programme – Idea to Innovation (INUP-i2i) and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), is a key initiative to train the next generation of researchers and engineers in the foundational technologies of the semiconductor industry. The workshop’s registration deadline was September 11, 2025.

What is the Indian Nanoelectronics Users’ Programme?

The workshop is organized under the INUP-i2i project, a flagship program funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). INUP-i2i’s mission is to build high-quality, trained manpower in the field of nanoelectronics and semiconductor technology. It provides researchers, students, and startups access to advanced fabrication facilities and expertise at leading institutions like IIT Delhi. By offering hands-on training and mentorship, the program aims to accelerate India’s progress in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge electronic devices, directly supporting the nation’s ambitious Semiconductor Mission.

The Science Behind the Workshop

The two-day workshop focuses on vacuum technology and thin film deposition, which are indispensable for modern semiconductor fabrication.

• Vacuum Technology: This is the process of creating a controlled, low-pressure environment. . In semiconductor manufacturing, a high vacuum is crucial for two main reasons:
  • Purity: It removes contaminants like oxygen and water vapor, preventing them from interfering with the delicate chemical processes.
  • Control: It ensures that atoms and molecules in a deposition process travel in a straight line from the source to the target, allowing for the precise, layer-by-layer growth of thin films.
• Thin Film Deposition: This is the technique used to deposit layers of material, often just a few nanometers thick, onto a substrate. These films form the functional components of a device, such as the conductive wires, insulating layers, and transistors. The workshop covers various deposition techniques, including:
  • Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD): A physical process where atoms are evaporated from a source and deposited onto the substrate.
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A chemical process where a gas containing the desired material reacts on the substrate surface to form a solid film.

Understanding and mastering these technologies are essential for creating everything from the processors in your smartphone to the memory chips in your computer and the sensors in a satellite.

Why Hands-on Training Matters

This is the 10th edition of this specific training workshop, a testament to its value and the continuous demand for a skilled workforce in this area. While the detailed schedule and speaker list were provided to participants in a private flyer, the workshop’s reputation is built on its practical approach. Past participants of the INUP-i2i program have gone on to achieve significant success, from publishing in top-tier journals to filing patents and even establishing their own startups. This hands-on training bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, equipping participants with the skills needed to innovate and contribute to India’s burgeoning nanoelectronics ecosystem.

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