The 2009 IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC) will take place on September 13-16, 2009, at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley.CICC is one of the top conferences on circuit design. The main topics of the conference are Analog Circuit Design, Digital and Mixed Signal SoC/ASIP/SIP/3D, Embedded Memory, ICs for MEMs, Manufacturing, Power Management, Test, Circuit Characterization, Debug, and Reliability, Wired Communications, Wireless Designs, and Simulation and Modeling, including Compact Device Modeling. The topics of compact models for extreme environment operation SOI and multiple gate device modeling are explicitly mentioned in the Call for Papers.
The paper submission deadline is April 21.
CICC 2009 will include technical paper presentations (both oral presentations and posters), panel discussions, educational sessions as well as topcial events and exhibits.
CICC is the premier conference devoted to IC development. It is the right conference to find out how to solve design problems and improve circuit design and design techniques
CICC 2009 will intend to show the latest developments in Compact Modeling, for the training of designers and to facilitate a close interaction between designers and compact model developers. It is a wonderful city with many other attractions: golf courses, wineries, and for hikers and nature lovers, the Alum Rock Park. Besides, San Jose, which is called the "Safest Big City in America", has an intense nightlife, with many dance clubs and sports bars.
Mar 14, 2009
Mar 11, 2009
TCAD Central
Juan Sanchez (see his profile in LinkedIn) has just launched TCAD Central, which he intends to be It a wiki were users can collaborate on technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) topics. He also says he has obtained permission to re-publish a historical place (TCAD Central from Michael Duane), which was last updated circa 1999.
You can found all these things plus others, like some nice TCAD jokes (yes, it is actually possible to do jokes about that...) in http://www.tcadcentral.com ...
Thank you very much, Juan!
You can found all these things plus others, like some nice TCAD jokes (yes, it is actually possible to do jokes about that...) in http://www.tcadcentral.com ...
Thank you very much, Juan!
Mar 10, 2009
Exploration of (sub-) 45nm CMOS for Analog, RF and mm-wave Applications (ST-190)
The NANO-RF project is a European funded project in the 6th Frame Program (Priority 2 : Information Society Technology), to explore the potential of (sub-)45nm CMOS for Analog, RF and mm-wave applications. Planar bulk CMOS and FinFET technologies with different gate stacks and strain engineering have been studied. The key results of this project in the field of technology optimization for analog and RF, modeling capability for FinFET transistors and varactors, ESD protection of FinFET circuits and benchmark circuit design in planar bulk and FinFET technology will be presented.
The workshop highlights :
* Fully functional complex analog building blocks in FinFET technology (10 bit 300MS/s DAC, charge pump PLL)
* 5 GHz small band LNAs and DC-5 GHz wideband LNAs in planar bulk and FinFET technology
* 24 GHz LNA, VCO and Mixer for FinFET technology
* PSP-based compact model for FinFETs
* Optimization of the 1/f noise of high-k/metal gate planar bulk and FinFET transistors
* Optimized matching performance for narrow fin FinFET transistors
* ESD protection for FinFET circuits
Read more about the workshop pogram
The NANO-RF Project contact: Stefaan.Decoutere {@} imec.be
The workshop highlights :
* Fully functional complex analog building blocks in FinFET technology (10 bit 300MS/s DAC, charge pump PLL)
* 5 GHz small band LNAs and DC-5 GHz wideband LNAs in planar bulk and FinFET technology
* 24 GHz LNA, VCO and Mixer for FinFET technology
* PSP-based compact model for FinFETs
* Optimization of the 1/f noise of high-k/metal gate planar bulk and FinFET transistors
* Optimized matching performance for narrow fin FinFET transistors
* ESD protection for FinFET circuits
Read more about the workshop pogram
The NANO-RF Project contact: Stefaan.Decoutere {@} imec.be
Mar 4, 2009
The 2009 IEEE ICMTS Program
The 2009 IEEE ICMTS will be held at the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort in Oxnard, California. The Conference headquarters hotel will provide guest accommodations as well as meeting facilities for all attendees. The technical program, consisting of ten sessions of contributed papers will be held March 31-April 2. A tutorial short course will be offered on Monday, March 30.
Final ICMTS Program: http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/ICMTS/prog09.pdf
Final ICMTS Program: http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/ICMTS/prog09.pdf
Mar 3, 2009
Device Research Conference 2009
The 2009 Device Research Conference (DRC 2009) will take place in the Penn State University, University Park, PA, on June 22-24 2009.
DRC is one of the oldest conferences in the field of electron devices. Every year, DRC brings together top scientists, researchers and graduate students from both the industry and academia. Their latest research results are not only presented, but also frankly discussed. The fact that DRC is always held in one university encourages the exchange of creative ideas.
Student participation in DRC is always strong. Travel support for students is offered. Besides, there is a very prestigeous Best Student Paper Award.
The technical program will include oral and poster presentations as well as three rump sessions.
The deadline for abstract submission is March 9 2009.
A limited number of late news abstracts will be accepted for presentation at DRC'09. The deadline for late news abstracts is June 9 2009.
Topics include all aspects related to electronic and optoelectronic devices, including "modeling and simulation of devices". The Call for Papers indicates with detail the types of devices addressed. Even biological devices are mentioned.
A number of prestigeous researchers will give invited talks.
Finally, there will be an excellent social programme, as can be expected when a conference takes place in a university.
DRC is one of the oldest conferences in the field of electron devices. Every year, DRC brings together top scientists, researchers and graduate students from both the industry and academia. Their latest research results are not only presented, but also frankly discussed. The fact that DRC is always held in one university encourages the exchange of creative ideas.
Student participation in DRC is always strong. Travel support for students is offered. Besides, there is a very prestigeous Best Student Paper Award.
The technical program will include oral and poster presentations as well as three rump sessions.
The deadline for abstract submission is March 9 2009.
A limited number of late news abstracts will be accepted for presentation at DRC'09. The deadline for late news abstracts is June 9 2009.
Topics include all aspects related to electronic and optoelectronic devices, including "modeling and simulation of devices". The Call for Papers indicates with detail the types of devices addressed. Even biological devices are mentioned.
A number of prestigeous researchers will give invited talks.
Finally, there will be an excellent social programme, as can be expected when a conference takes place in a university.
ICOE'09
The 2009 International Conference on Organic Electronics (ICOE 2009) will be held in Liverpool (England) on June 15-17 2009. The conference will take place at the University of Liverpool.
The ICOE conference was created by means of the European Integrated Project called PolyApply, one of the major projects about organic electronics. It has become one of the main conferences on organic electronics.
ICOE covers all aspects of organic electronics including Materials and Chemistry, OTFTs, OLED, PV devices, device modeling, organic circuits and circuit design, manufacture as well as their inclusion in systems. Therefore, it can be a good conference to present papers about compact models of organic devices, since many organic circuit designers may attend ICOE.
The deadline for a 1-or 2-page abstract submission is March 27 2009.
The Conference Chair is Professor Bill Eccleston, from the University of Liverpool.
If you are working on organic electronics, I truly recommend you to attend this conference. The quality of contributions is very good. It has consolidated as the top European conference on Organic Electronics.
The ICOE conference was created by means of the European Integrated Project called PolyApply, one of the major projects about organic electronics. It has become one of the main conferences on organic electronics.
ICOE covers all aspects of organic electronics including Materials and Chemistry, OTFTs, OLED, PV devices, device modeling, organic circuits and circuit design, manufacture as well as their inclusion in systems. Therefore, it can be a good conference to present papers about compact models of organic devices, since many organic circuit designers may attend ICOE.
The deadline for a 1-or 2-page abstract submission is March 27 2009.
The Conference Chair is Professor Bill Eccleston, from the University of Liverpool.
If you are working on organic electronics, I truly recommend you to attend this conference. The quality of contributions is very good. It has consolidated as the top European conference on Organic Electronics.
Call for ICREA Senior Research Positions in Catalonia
ICREA (Catalan Institute for Research and Advanced Studies) has published a Call for 25 Senior Research positions in Catalonia (Spain).
The successful candidates will have PERMANENT CONTRACTS and can work, as "ICREA Senior Researchers", at universities or research centers in Catalonia. They can choose the institution where they can work. Usually, Catalan institutions are very happy to have ICREA Senior Researchers, so they use to accept the candidate with pleasure.
ICREA Senior Researcher positions are very prestigeous at international level. The selection procedure is tough. Only very strong candidates with excellent leadership capabilities and an outstanding research record will be considered. It is recommended that the candidates have previously led big or ambitious research projects.
The salaries will be in line with those paid in Catalan universities for full professors. They are very good salaries. ICREA research professors will be subject to an evaluation of their research progress and general performance after a three-year period and subsequently every five years. The evaluations will be carried out by external evaluation committees that will assess scientific production as well as research activity. A positive evaluation will lead to a salary increase. So, salaries can be even better.
The candidates must submit:
1) A single .pdf file (maximum 4 Mb) containing the candidate's CV in English.
2) Two reference letters in English in .pdf or .doc format.
3) An expression of interest document from the host institution(s).
The successful candidates will have PERMANENT CONTRACTS and can work, as "ICREA Senior Researchers", at universities or research centers in Catalonia. They can choose the institution where they can work. Usually, Catalan institutions are very happy to have ICREA Senior Researchers, so they use to accept the candidate with pleasure.
ICREA Senior Researcher positions are very prestigeous at international level. The selection procedure is tough. Only very strong candidates with excellent leadership capabilities and an outstanding research record will be considered. It is recommended that the candidates have previously led big or ambitious research projects.
The salaries will be in line with those paid in Catalan universities for full professors. They are very good salaries. ICREA research professors will be subject to an evaluation of their research progress and general performance after a three-year period and subsequently every five years. The evaluations will be carried out by external evaluation committees that will assess scientific production as well as research activity. A positive evaluation will lead to a salary increase. So, salaries can be even better.
The candidates must submit:
1) A single .pdf file (maximum 4 Mb) containing the candidate's CV in English.
2) Two reference letters in English in .pdf or .doc format.
3) An expression of interest document from the host institution(s).
The candidate must directly contact each institution (university or research centre in Catalonia) that he/she is interested in and obtain the institution's acceptance. The host institution's expression of interest form must be downloaded directly by the institution using the link provided by the applicant. At the link, the institution will find the information needed to submit the form (both electronically and by post). The form must be received by ICREA before 2:00pm (local time) on Thursday, 16 April 2009.
The candidate may seek acceptance at more than one institution. In this case each institution must submit a separate expression of interest form to ICREA (both electronically and by post).
ALL THE DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. KNOWLEDGE OF THE CATALAN NOR THE SPANISH LANGUAGE ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN SUCH A POSITION.
Well, if a senior researcher in semiconductor device modelling is interested in applying for one of this position, I will be happy to host him/her in my University (Universitat Rovira i Virgili, in Tarragona, not far from Barcelona), in the Department of Electronic Engineering. We are the most powerful group in Catalonia in the area of device modelling, and one of the strongets teams in Europe in compact modeling. We participate in several European projects and we are leading the first European project on Compact Modeling. Besides, I obtained this year the ICREA Academia Award, a new award granted by ICREA to the best researchers working in Catalan universities.
So, if you are an outstanding researcher working on semiconductor device physics or modelling and if you are interested in those permanent, please contact me at:
I will be very happy to make the expression of interest from my institution!!!
Why not a permanent job as a senior researcher in a place with Tarragona, with a comfortable Mediterranean climate, with a very nice and interesting city life, with beaches and mountains, close to Barcelona but much cheaper, and working in a very strong research group, with young and motivated researchers?
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