Custom Integrated Circuits Conference

Following is the Program and highlights of the 2008 CICC
Technical Papers:	Education on new, state-of-the-art developments is the core of CICC's technical program. 119 papers and 49 posters addressing a broad range of circuits, applications, design techniques, tools, test and reliability, and system-on-a-chip, will be presented in 2008. Click here for the technical program. Awards for Best Paper will be given in both regular and student submission categories. CICC papers are in-depth descriptions of the latest advancements in IC technology and design methods, not product briefs or marketing hype. The technical sessions are highlighted by invited and tutorial papers presented by leading experts from industry and academia. This year we have many excellent papers, especially in the areas related to emerging technology CICC papers are also eligible for publication in a special issue of the IEEE Journal of Solid State Circuits.Click here to go to the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society website.

Panels:	Key issues and controversial topics are debated by leaders from the IC industry. CICC panel discussions are well known for their lively and thought-provoking discussions. The Q&A sessions provide the audience the opportunity to weigh in on the important issues

Educational Sessions:	A valuable opportunity to refresh key skills in traditional circuit-design methods and acquire knowledge in vital new areas. Instruction by industry-recognized invited speakers make these three in-depth, full-day Educational Sessions among the best in the industry. NEW THIS YEAR Sunday Afternoon Presentation Skills Session, Cost of this special session is $50.00. This session is NOT included in the Educational Session Fee Effective Technical Writing and Presentations Silicon Valley Room, Sunday Afternoon, September 21 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Effective Technical Writing and Presentations Ann Marie Rincon (ON Semiconductor) My technical work is outstanding - why didn't my paper get accepted? I thought my description was very clear - why was my thesis misunderstood? This class will provide answers to these questions and help engineers and programmers write clear, concise technical papers. The writing do's and don'ts covered in this class can be applied to other technical documents such as application notes, product specifications and emails. The class will provide: A standard technical paper outline and a description of each section Tips for submitting a paper to an external conference General writing tips including do's and don'ts Tips for translating your technical paper into an effective presentation Several lucky attendees will receive a copy of "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White.

Exhibits:	Displays and demonstrations by semiconductor manufacturers, software tool suppliers, silicon IP providers, design-service houses and technical book vendors.

Conference Events:	Stimulating social happenings that complement the technical character of CICC such as the Sunday evening Cadence Design and Analog Devices Reception and Tutorials (click here to go to the sponsor page to find out more about the Sunday Tutorials), Monday evening Welcome Reception, the Tuesday evening, Happy Hour and Conference Luncheon provide additional opportunities for discussion and peer networking in a relaxed environment.