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Medal information

The IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal was established in 1995 in honor of Jack S. Kilby, whose innovation was a monumental precursor to the development of the signal processor and digital signal processing. The award may be presented for outstanding achievements in signal processing. The achievement may be theoretical, technological or commercial.

Sponsor:  Texas Instruments Inc.

Presented to: An individual or team, up to three in number

Scope: For outstanding achievements in signal processing.

Prize: The award consists of a gold medal, a bronze replica, a certificate, and honorarium.

Basis for Judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: subject areas such as algorithms, architecture and applications; theoretical, technological or commercial achievements; patents/publications/products; generally recognized major technological advancement in the field of signal processing; quality of nomination.

Nomination deadline: 1 July

Presentation: At the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony

 
 

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Medal nomination forms

 
 

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Medal recipients

 
 

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Medal committee members

  • Joseph P. Campbell, Chair
  • Tariq S. Durrani, Past Chair
  • Charles Sidney Burrus
  • Delores M. Etter
  • Ashok Jhunjhunwala
  • Mari Ostendorf
  • Maureen Quirk
  • Ronald W. Schafer
  • Mats O. Viberg 

 
 

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Awards Nomination Deadlines

  • 31 January
    Technical Field Awards
  • 1 July
    Medals & Recognitions
  • 15 November
    Scholarship & Fellowship

2011 IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient Morris Chang

Learn about how Chang's contributions transformed the semiconductor industry.

Morris Chang