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Over the last 22 years, the IEEE GaAs IC Symposium has become the preeminent international forum on developments in integrated circuits using GaAs, InP, SiGe, Wide Bandgap GaN or SiC, and other compound semiconductor devices. Coverage embraces all aspects of the technology, from materials issues and device fabrication, through IC design and testing, high volume manufacturing, and system applications. The IEEE GaAs IC Symposium is the forum where the latest results in high-speed digital, analog, microwave/millimeter wave, mixed mode, and optoelectronic integrated circuits are presented. Technical areas covered include: innovative RFIC device & circuit concepts, circuit design & fabrication; manufacturing technology & cost issues; CAD/CAM/CAT tools & techniques, IC testing & methodology; packaging technology, reliability, advanced device applications; system applications (commercial and military, wireless, vehicular, medical); optoelectronic applications, fiber system ICs.
The 2000 IEEE GaAs IC Symposium will be held November 5th through 8th, 2000, at the Westin Hotel in Seattle, Washington, USA. Over 70 technical papers will be selected from worldwide submissions for oral presentation and publication in the Symposium Digest. Invited papers and panel sessions on topics of current importance to the GaAs IC technical community will complete the program. A special issue of the IEEE Journal of Solid State Circuits will publish extended versions of selected papers from the Symposium. As in past years, the Symposium will sponsor an exhibition of products from vendors of materials, IC products, processing equipment, CAD tools, and foundry services. A short course entitled "Linear Power Amplifiers" will be held on Sunday, November 5th. The course will cover current topics including system requirements that drive the need for linear power amplification for wireless and satellite applications, circuit techniques to achieve linearity, and distortion characteristics of various device technologies. The Symposium will again offer the popular primer course, "Basics of GaAs ICs,"' which is an introductory-level class intended for those wishing to obtain a broad overview of GaAs technology. This Sunday evening course will cover materials and processes, device operation, and both analog/microwave and digital ICs. The Course will be tailored to provide the specific background needed for participants to understand and appreciate the papers presented in the Symposium Technical program. Symposium social events include the Symposium Opening Reception on Sunday, November 5th, the Exhibition Opening Reception on Monday, November 6th, the Exhibition Luncheon on Tuesday, November 7th, and the Symposium Theme Party on Tuesday, November 7th. The Symposium Theme Party will be "A Northwest Experience." Motorcoach transportation from the hotel to Pier 55 will be followed by a scenic cruise on Puget Sound. After disembarking at Kiana Lodge, a six acre waterfront retreat, a Northwest buffet-style Salmon Bake meal will be served. For additional 2000 IEEE GaAs IC Symposium details please visit our website at http://www.gaasic.org/.
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Jim Komiak
Sanders, A Lockheed Martin Co.
Nashua, NH