What's New @ IEEE in Circuits

VOLUME 2 NUMBER 8 AUGUST 2001

CONTENTS:
1. Wearing IT Out
2. 20 Leaders in the Field Cover Multimedia Technology
3. U.S. Members: Get FREE Online Quote for Auto and Homeowners Insurance
4. The Birth and Evolution of the Microelectronics Industry
5. IEEE Spectrum Special Feature: "Asteroid Mining"
6. New Release on Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits
7. 18 Top Designers in Low-Power Circuits
8. Classic Papers Under One Cover
9. Surviving Information Bombardment
10. Technology in Baseball
11. Integrated Circuit Analysis, Design and Applications in New Volume

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1. WEARING IT OUT
By 2007, more than 60 percent of the European Union and U.S. population aged 15 to 50 will carry or wear a wireless computing and communications device at least six hours a day, and by 2010, more than 75 percent will do so. Always-on, wearable, wireless computing and communications devices will become a dominant channel for retailers and service providers. The widespread adoption of such devices will reshape multiple industries. Read Gartner's Take on the Wireless, Wearable World www4.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=329315&acsFlg=accessBought

2. 20 LEADERS IN THE FIELD COVER MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
"Multimedia Technology For Applications" presents the latest advances in signal processing, communications and networking, computer databases, and circuits and systems relating to multimedia technology and applications. Edited by Bing J. Sheu and Mohammed Ismail, this volume presents interdisciplinary coverage of today's multimedia technology. This is the collected work of more than 20 leaders in the field. shop.ieee.org/store/product.asp?prodno=PC5645

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IEEE and the Travelers Group have teamed up to offer comprehensive coverage and a special IEEE member discount. Plus, if you insure both your automobile and home under this program, you may save up to 15% on premiums. Get a FREE online quote at: www.ieee.org/services/financial/fap/programs/insurance/auto.html

4. THE BIRTH AND EVOLUTION OF THE MICROELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
The Solid-State Circuits Digital Archive 2000 is a record of the birth and evolution of the microelectronics industry. It documents virtually every major advance in the history of solid-state circuit design. All articles in this collection are in pdf format. Included are 35 years of material from the Journal of Solid-State Circuits. Also included are the papers from the International Solid-State Circuits Conference dating back to 1955. Available in DVD only, this archive is viewed through a browser interface with a new master index. The disc also enables Boolean searching and sorting by user preference. shop.ieee.org/store/product.asp?prodno=JD3755
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5. IEEE SPECTRUM SPECIAL FEATURE: "ASTEROID MINING"
A fledgling group of researchers believes that a manned mission to mine asteroids is not only possible but also probable. Because of the negligible gravity of near Earth objects (NEOs), sending a probe to reach one takes less energy than a visit to any other celestial body, including the moon. This type of mission could also prove quite lucrative for its organizers. In fact, a particularly mineral rich Type C asteroid, with platinum medal, iron, nickel and cobalt deposits, could have a monetary value of over $20 trillion dollars. For the complete special report from IEEE Spectrum, visit www.spectrum.ieee.org/WEBONLY/publicfeature/aug01/aster.html

6. NEW RELEASE ON RADIO FREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Sponsored by the IEEE Electron Devices Society, 2001 Symposium on Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) covers topics ranging from wireless transceivers to system architecture to communications. Details address broadband systems, optical communications, integrated modules and microwave technology. Learn more at shop.ieee.org/store/product.asp?prodno=CH37173 ***What's New Special - Use Code TIJ for 20% discount - ordering instructions below***

7. 18 TOP DESIGNERS IN LOW-POWER CIRCUITS
The Solid-State Circuits Technology Workshop on Low Power Circuits meets 11-12 October in the Washington DC area. 18 top designers will discuss their integrated circuit solutions to the rapidly increasing demand for small, handheld electronic devices. Moore's law has far outpaced increases in battery energy densities, requiring fundamental changes to transistor-level circuit structure and process technology. System on a Chip designs require low-power analog, RF, and digital VLSI circuits. The challenge of designing low-power circuits that meet speed, accuracy, and noise requirements is on the agenda for this workshop. Register to attend www.ieee.org/ssctc

8. CLASSIC PAPERS UNDER ONE COVER
"Circuits for Wireless Communications Selected Readings" edited by S. Tantaratana, B. Srisuchinwong, and W. Surakampontorn compiles in one volume the most current and classic papers on circuits for wireless communications. This volume covers wireless communications as one of the fastest growing areas of communications technology. Visit shop.ieee.org/store/product.asp?prodno=SR117
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9. SURVIVING INFORMATION BOMBARDMENT
Cell phones, pagers, e-mail, voice mail, meetings, teleconferences, seminars, briefings, proposals... If you're having a hard time sifting through the information deluge and focusing on what's important, you're not alone. Todd Yuzuriha offers some tips for climbing out from under the rubble--and staying on top. From IEEE-USA Today's Engineer: www.todaysengineer.org/careerfocus/july01te/july01shorts/trends.html

10. TECHNOLOGY IN BASEBALL
U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) is entering the digital age by embracing technologies that promise to speed up contests and help teams prepare for their opponents. While some purists argue certain technologies could damage the human element, others insist the benefits are worth it. These technologies are spreading to professional baseball leagues worldwide, particularly in Japan. For the full article, visit The Institute online at www.spectrum.ieee.org/INST/jul2001/ftech.html

11. INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ANALYSIS, DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS IN NEW VOLUME
Written for engineers and students, "Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits" provides a detailed exploration of IC analysis, design, and applications. This volume is written by experts Paul R. Gray, Stephen H. Lewis, Robert G. Meyer, and Paul J. Hurst. The new updated edition offers a unified coverage of bipolar and MOS IC techniques and includes new and expanded sections on CMOS circuits, SPICE program, differential amplifiers and feedback, feedback circuit analysis, and two-stage MOs op-amp compensation. Buy this title through IEEE Fatbrain at www.ieee.org/ieeefatbrain

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