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Established in 2018, C4DFED is a premier institute-wide facility dedicated to the design, fabrication, and characterization of next-generation nano-electronics devices. We house a state-of-the-art Class 100 & Class 1000 cleanroom facility equipped with sophisticated lithography, deposition, etching, and characterization tools. By bridging the gap between theoretical physics, material science, and electrical engineering, we provide a platform for researchers and industry partners to translate “lab-scale” concepts into functional prototypes.
C4DFED operates at the frontier of high-impact technology through:
· Innovative Materials: Developing sub-10 nm extreme UV lithography photoresists and 2D layered semiconductors for next-generation electronics.
· Advanced Devices: Engineering high-performance FETs, non-volatile memory, optoelectronics, environmental sensors, flexible organic devices, power devices, and quantum computing junctions.
· Strategic Collaborations: Serving as a national mission hub that empowers startups and industry through fabrication, consultancy, and joint R&D.
· Capacity Building: Bridging the semiconductor skill gap via specialized curricula and intensive "hands-on" training workshops.
C4DFED drives high-impact research for global industry and national progress through strategic partnerships with government bodies like ISRO, ANRF, DAE-BRNS, and the INAE India-Taiwan program, alongside international industrial leaders such as EMD Merck, USA.

Vision of C4DFED Facility @ IIT Mandi
To be a global leader in semiconductor innovation and sustainable electronics, empowering India’s technological self-reliance through world-class research, cutting-edge fabrication, and visionary talent development.

Mission of C4DFED Facility @ IIT Mandi
Maintenance of a state-of-the-art, centralized facility for the design and fabrication of next-generation integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, & futuristic electronic materials.
Cultivation of highly skilled workforce through specialized interdisciplinary practicum programs to meet the evolving demands of global semiconductor industry.
Foster robust partnerships with industries to enable the translation of laboratory innovations into commercially viable and sustainable technologies.
Serve as a premier national hub that provides training, outreach, and facility access to researchers, educators, and students.
Drive interdisciplinary research and development that aligns with the “Make in India” initiative and addresses the unique challenges of the Himalayan region.
