Volume 2, Number 3
April 24, 1995

INDEX (April, 1995)


  1. CALENDAR OF CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
  2. SHORT COURSES
  3. OTHER CONFERENCES OF INTEREST
  4. RECENT BOOKS
  5. POSITIONS OPEN

CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS


EUROTHERM Seminar No. 45

           

                    FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT & CALL FOR PAPERS
                                 Eurotherm '95
                            EUROTHERM Seminar No. 45
                               Leuven, Belgium
                            September 20-22, 1995
                               Hosted by IMEC
                         Submitted by:  Eric Beyne
                           a1::beyne"%mrgate@imec.be


SCOPE OF THE SEMINAR

   The EUROTHERM Seminar No. 45 is the 2nd one on the subject of Thermal 
   Management of Electronic Systems. Eurotherm Seminar no. 29 has proven that a 
   lot of European electronics industries and research institutes are involved 
   with thermal management aspects.

   During the last decade, thermal engineering has won increasing importance in 
   the design of electronic equipment. Reducing the lead time in the design and 
   manufacturing of electronic equipment requires a concurrent engineering 
   approach. Miniaturisation, increasing heat fluxes and increasing reliability 
   demands continues to drive the need for more efficient thermal management 
   techniques both at the component and system levels. User-friendly software 
   tools have been developed in order to predict the flow and temperature
   fields  in electronic systems. One major issue is the temperature dependence
   on the  overall reliability of an electronic system.

   This EUROTHERM Seminar will be a forum for exploring progress in the
   analysis  of heat transfer and thermally induced failures in electronic
   systems. The  Seminar will highlight the role of mechanical engineering in an
   integrated  design approach using existing E-CAD and M-CAD software tools.

TOPICS OF THE SEMINAR

   The Program Committee is soliciting contributed papers on the following
   topics:

   Thermal characterisation
      	Characterisation of packages, heat-sinks, and systems
      	Contact resistance in electronic equipment
      	Transient thermal characterisation
   Single and multi-phase convective cooling
      	Natural and forced convection air and liquid cooling
      	Heat transfer in small enclosures
      	Jet impingement cooling
      	Application of heat pipes
   Measurement techniques
      	Flow visualisation techniques
      	Fluid velocity and temperature measurement techniques
      	Measurement techniques in operational Systems
      	Measurement of thermo-mechanical properties
   Analytical and computational thermal modelling
      	Computational fluid dynamics modelling 
      	Turbulence modelling in electronic equipment
      	Radiation heat transfer
      	Thermo-mechanical modelling
      	Electro-thermal modelling
      	Integrated simulation tools
   Thermal reliability
      	Temperature dependent reliability models
      	Thermally induced stresses
      	Thermal fatigue  

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
   The seminar programme will consist of invited papers, contributed papers and 
   poster presentations. An exhibition of relevant software- and hardware tools 
   will be included. Two pre-conference tutorials will be separately organised.

REGISTRATION AND FEES
   Information requests, registration forms and paper submissions should be 
   addressed to the conference secretary:

   Mrs. C. Deboes, IMEC, Kapeldreef 75, B-3001 Heverlee BELGIUM, 
   Phone ++32 16 28 12 81, Fax ++32 16 28 15 01

   The registration fee for the three-day seminar will be about 10000 Bef and 
   includes the proceedings, lunches, coffee and a seminar dinner.

VENUE
   The Seminar will be hosted by IMEC in Leuven. Leuven is located about 20 km 
   east of Brussels and the international airport.

CALL FOR PAPERS
   Experts in industry, university and research institutes are invited to
   submit  a 500-word abstract including key figures. Paper selection is based
   on the  abstract only. It must clearly describe the purpose, results,
   significance and  conclusions of the proposed work. Five copies of the
   abstract should be sent to the conference secretary.

   Submission of a paper represents a commitment to either attend the seminar
   or send a knowledgeable substitute who can answer questions regarding the
   reported  work.

LANGUAGE OF THE SEMINAR
   The official language for the seminar and its publications is English.

DEADLINES
   * Abstracts must be submitted to the seminar chairman by April 14, 1995.
   * Authors will be notified of paper acceptance, with full instructions for 
        publication by May 8, 1995.
   * Final date for receipt of manuscripts: July 7, 1995.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

   Dr. ir. E. Beyne (Chairman), IMEC, Leuven, Belgium
   Ir. C.J.M. Lasance (Co-chairman), Philips CFT, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
   Prof. J. Berghmans (Program Chairman), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 
		    			Belgium

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

   Prof. J.P. Bardon, Universiti de Nantes, France
   Prof. G. Cesini, Universita di Ancona, Italy
   Dr. R.Dumcke,  Technische Universitat Berlin, Germany
   Prof. C. Hoogendoorn, J.M. Burgers Centre, Univ. of Delft, The Netherlands
   Prof. A.Van Steenhoven, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, The Netherlands
   Dr. C. O Mathuna, Power Electronics Ireland
   Prof. G. De Mey, Universiteit Gent, Belgium
   Prof. J. Saulnier, Lab. de Thermique, ENSMA, Poitiers, France
   Dr. D. Tatchell, Flomerics, London, United Kingdom

   U.S. Liaison: : Prof. A. Ortega, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ

ABOUT EUROTHERM

   The EUROTHERM Committee was created in 1986 from member countries of the 
   European Community. It has the purpose of organising and coordinating 
   scientific events such as seminars and conferences in the thermal sciences. 
   The series of EUROTHERM Seminars established by the Committee has become a 
   popular forum for high-level scientific and technical interchange of ideas
   in a  wide range of specialist topics. The primary aim is to stimulate
   discussion and  liaison between specialist groups. The chairman of EUROTHERM
   is Professor K.  Stephan of the Stuttgart University (fax ++ 49 711 685
   6140). Information of  future Seminars is available from the Secretary,
   Professor D.Gorenflo,  University (GH) Paderborn (fax ++ 49 5251 60 3522).
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THERMINIC Workshop


                        Final Call for Participation
                           THERMINIC Workshop
                         September 25-26 , 1995
                            Grenoble, France
                 (Grand Hotel de Paris in Villard de Lans)
                         September 25-26 , 1995
                    Submitted by: Bernard Courtoise    
                         Bernard.Courtois@imag.fr


   The THERMINIC WWorkshop is the "International Workshop on Thermal
   investigations of ICs and Microstructures". The THERMINIC Workshop is the
   first issue of a series of events to discuss the essential thermal questions
   of microelectronics and microstructures. These questions are becoming more
   and more crucial with the increasing element density of deep submicron
   downscaling of integrated circuits necessitating thermal simulation,
   monitoring and cooling. The high element density of MCMs and the mobile
   parts of microsystems raise newer and newer thermal problems to be solved in
   the near future. Thermal effects on the other hand can be used as bases of
   sensor or other functional structures. The Workshop intends to deal with all
   aspects of thermal design, investigation and measurement of microcircuits and
   microsytems.

   The Workshop is co-sponsored by the BARMINT 8173 ESPRIT and the THERMINIC
   00922 COPERNICUS Projects.

                       Committee :

         General Chair                   Programme Chair
         B. Courtois                     V. Szekely
            TIMA Grenoble/France            TU Budapest/Hungary

                     Vice General Chair
                        M. Rencz
                        TU Budapest/Hungary



              Programme Committee

      D. Esteve                        M. Glesner
         LAAS-CNRS Toulouse/France        TH Darmstadt/Germany

      A. Napieralski                   W. Sansen
         TU Lodz/Poland                   KU Leuven/Belgium

      V. Koval                         C. Garres
         TU Lvov/Ukraine                  Matra-Marconi Space Toulouse/France

      E. Fourgeau                      M. Esashi
         Zuken-Redac/France               U. Tohoku/Japan

      Y. Zorian                        G. De Mey
         AT&T Bell Lab./USA               U. Ghent/Belgium

      J. Figueras                      C. Spencer
         U. Barcelona/Spain               IME/Singapore

      G. Wrixon
         NMRC Cork/Ireland


Areas of interest :

        - Thermal Simulation
        - Measuring and Monitoring of Thermal States
        - Temperature Sensor Structures
        - Smart Thermal Sensors
        - Thermal problems of MEMs
        - Thermal problems of microsystems

Vendor exhibition :

   The THERMINIC Workshop invites vendors offering products in the scope of
   the workshop to exhibit.

   Any company wishing to take part in the exhibition should contact the
   general chair, preferably before the 31st of May, 1995, to be listed in the
   Programme booklet.

Information for the authors :

   The Program Committee invites authors to submit papers describing recent
   work. Panel proposals are also invited. Papers may be extended summaries or
   full papers although preference will be given to full paper submissions. In
   either case, clearly describe the nature of the work, explain its
   significance, highlight novel features, and describe its current status.
   On the title page, please indicate : title, name and affiliations of all
   authors, an abstract of 50 words or less, and suggested topics. Also
   identify a contact author and include a complete mailing address, phone
   number, fax number and E-mail address.

   Speakers are not required to prepare full length papers for the workshop.
   Submitted materials will be included in an informal Workshop Proceedings.
      - Submission deadline (5 copies): 14 May 1995
      - Notification of acceptance : 14 June 1995
      - Submission of manuscripts for distribution at the Workshop (optional) :
         4 September 1995

Venue :

   The location of the Workshop is the Grand Hotel de Paris in
   Villard-de-Lans. The hotel is located in the heart of Villard-de-Lans, in a
   7,5 acres park. A tennis court and practice for golf are available in the
   park (18 hole golf at Correncon en Vercors at 5 kilometers).
   Villard-de-Lans is located in the Vercors, a national park and well
   preserved site in a varied setting, that only a medium altitude mountain
   area can offer : forests, flowers, combs, caves, gorges. Hundreds of
   kilometres of well-marked foot-paths for rambling, riding or biking, a real
   paradise for climbers, speleologists, canyoning, not forgetting paragliding
   and hot-air balloons.

   Grenoble can be reached via the following links :
      by car : 3 highways from north, east, west,
      by train : 6 TGV connections per day - (Paris - Grenoble 2 hours 58
                  minutes),
      by plane : via the airports of Grenoble-St Geoirs, Lyon-Satolas or
                  Geneve-Cointrin. There are shuttles to get to Grenoble.
      A special bus will take the participants from/to Grenoble to/from
      Villard-de-Lans.

Submit all paper proposals and/or intentions to participate to :

      Bernard COURTOIS
      TIMA
      46 Avenue Felix Viallet
      38031 Grenoble cedex, France
      E-mail : Bernard.Courtois@imag.fr
 
      Bernard COURTOIS	TIMA - CMP			Tel   : (+33)76574615
      E_mail Bernard.Courtois@imag.fr    			Telex : INPG 320 205 F
      46 avenue Felix Viallet					Fax   : (+33)76473814
      38031 GRENOBLE CEDEX -  FRANCE



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IEEE Multi-Chip Module Conference


                     Call For Program and Announcement
                    IEEE Multi-Chip Module Conference
                   The Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz, CA
                      Tutorials:  February 5, 1996
                     Conference:  February 6-7, 1996
                        Submitted by: 
                          Dave Palmer (David_W._Palmer@smtplink.mdl.sandia.gov)
                                      and
                          David Tuckerman (davidt@nchip.com)

Sponsored by:
     
     Circuits and Systems Society
     Computer Society
     Components, Packaging & Manufacturing Technology Society Electron 
     Devices Society

     
Steering Committee:
     
     Chair
        David B. Tuckerman, nCHIP, Inc.
     
     Technical Program
        Paul D. Franzon, North Carolina State University
     
     Local Arrangements
        Lisa Pascal, University of California, Santa Cruz
     
     Tutorials
        Rui Wang, Intel Corporation
     
     Exhibits
        Wayne W. Dai, University of Calirornia, Santa Cruz
     
     Past Chair
        Robert C. Frye, AT&T Bell Labortories
     
     Asia Liaison
        Yuji Okuto, NEC Corp., Japan
     
     Europe Liaison
        Bernard Courtois, TIMA/CMP, France
     
     Sung-Mo (Steve) Kang, University of Illinois
     James D. Murphy, ARPA
     David W. Palmer, Sandia National Labs 
     King L. Tai, AT&T Bell Laboratories
     Jan Vardaman, TechSearch International 
     Simon Wong, Stanford University
     
     
Conference Highlights:
     
     Tutorials:  In-depth presentation covering relevant MCM related 
               topics.
     
     Technical Sessions:  Single track designed to foster interaction among 
              chip designers, system designers, CAD tool developers, and MCM
              technologists.
     
     Invited Talks:  Address the latest developments and future trends.
     
     Panel Discussions:  Interactive discussions of immediate needs, 
              problem areas, concerns and innovative solutions.
     
     Exhibits:  MCM foundry, Known Good Die technology, MCM design tools, 
              simulation and layout benchmark posters.
     
Technical Papers Are Solicited On, But Not Limited To: 

     
    * Design For MCM:  system and chip design specifically targeted for MCM 
        technology -- custom I/O buffers, packaging-driven partition, design 
        for test, design for manufacturability, design for cost.
     
    * MCM Technology for low power systems:  minimum capacitance design, 
        portable electronics.
     
    * Analysis:  modeling and simulation of electrical and thermal behavior 
        of MCM structures, noise analysis, delay analysis, performance and cost 
        driven design.
     
    * Applications:  innovative uses of MCM technology, system-level 
        optimization.
     
    * Technology:  novel MCM structures and fabrication methods, integral 
        passive and active elements, high-frequency and optical interfaces.
     
    * Testing:  methodology, design and technology for MCM test, Known Good 
        Die, die- and wafer-level burn-in, boundary scan and built-in self-test 
        applied to MCMs.
     
    * Infrastructure:  standards, MCM foundry, university and small company 
        access to MCM technology.
     
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  August 12, 1995
     
     Authors should submit an extended abstract (not exceeding 2000 words, 
     plus figures).  The extended abstract should contain sufficient 
     details to permit a careful review for technical excellence.  Authors 
     should clearly state their contribution and point out new and 
     significant results.  Submissions may be made by mail, fax, or e-mail. 
      
     
     All appropriate company and government clearances must be obtained 
     prior to submission.
     
     Please send extended abstract  to:
     Paul D. Franzon
     Electrical & Computer Engineering
     North Carolina State University
     Raleigh, NC  27695-7911
     TEL   919-515-7351
     FAX   919-515-5523
     paulf@ncsu.edu     

     Notice of acceptance will be mailed by September 20, 1995.  Authors of 
     accepted papers will be expected to provide a camera ready manuscript 
     of up to 6 pages on IEEE supplied model paper by November 15, 1995, 
     for publication in the conference proceedings.
     
For advance program and other information: 
     MCMC-96
     Attn: Lisa Pascal
     Computer Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, CA 95064
     TEL   408-459-2263
     FAX   408-459-4829
     lisa@cse.ucsc.edu
     


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4TH TOPICAL MEETING ON ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRONIC PACKAGING


                        ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS

     4TH TOPICAL MEETING ON ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRONIC PACKAGING
                               (EPEP '95)
                           Portland, Oregon
                          October 2-4, 1995
                     Submitted by:  Paul Franzon
                                    paulf@eos.ncsu.edu
                                          and
                                    Alina Deutsch
                                    deutsch@watson.ibm.com


Sponsored by : 
   The IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society
   The IEEE Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society


C0-Chairs:
   A. Deutsch, IBM Corporation
   V.K. Tripathi, Oregon State University

   The general subject of the meeting is the electrical design, analysis,
   and characterization of electronic interconnections and packaging for
   performance-driven, high speed/high complexity electronic systems.  A
   forum will be provided for the discussion of the following topics as they
   relate to chip-to-chip and on-chip interconnections in electronic systems:

	   * Package analysis, including numerical methods and algorithms;
	     electro-magnetic analysis tools; advances in transmission-line
	     techniques.

	   * New and innovative interconnect and packaging structures and
	     their electrical performance.

   	* RF/Microwave packaging structures and their electrical performance.

   	* MMIC modules and high density packaging.

   	* Experimental Characterization techniques and testing procedures.

   	* EMC/EMI effects; prediction and measurement of radiation from
   	  inter-connect structures and packaged systems.

   	* Electrical requirements, limits of performance.

   	* Novel designs, design methods, wire placement and routing systems.

   	* Low cost, high volume packaging

   	* Optoelectronic packaging; structure and system applications.

   	* Packaging concerns for wireless communication;design and modelling.

   	* Current and future issues related to on-chip interconnections;
	     performance limits.

PAPER SUBMISSION

   Authors are invited to submit papers describing new technical
   contributions in the areas broadly covered above.  The original and three
   copies of a summary, not to exceed three pages, including illustrations,
   are required for paper selection.  All papers must be written in
   English.  The title of the paper and the names and affiliations of all
   the authors including complete mailing address, telephone , FAX number
   and e-mail, must appear on the first page of the summary, as well as a
   35-word abstract.  FAX and e-mail are absolutely necessary since all
   paper acceptance notifications and further communications will be done
   via one of these media.  If the paper is accepted, the summary will
   be reproduced, as is, in the meeting's digest. AN IEEE TRANSFER OF
   COPYRIGHT, FOUND IN MOST IEEE JOURNALS, MUST ACCOMPANY EACH SUBMISSION.

   Submission should be sent, no later than June 7, 1995, to the address below.

   Several half and full-day SHORT COURSES will be offered on Sunday,
   October 1 in conjunction with the topical meeting. Proposals for these
   courses must be submitted to the co-chairs by April 28, 1995.

PRODUCT DISPLAYS

   Parties interested in displaying products and software packages at this
   meeting should contact the address below.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------

   ___ I am interested in the Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging
       Meeting.

   ___ I plan to submit an abstract and summary by June 7, 1995.

   ___ I am interested in attending the short courses.

   ___ Please send Preliminary Program

   NAME______________________________________________________________

   COMPANY/AFFILIATION_______________________________________________

   MAILING ADDRESS___________________________________________________

   CITY______________________________________________________________

   STATE_________ZIP__________________COUNTRY________________________

   TELEPHONE_________________________FAX_____________________________

   E-MAIL____________________________________________________________

   Please return to:

      EPEP'95
      Engineering Professional Development
      University of Arizona
      Box 9, Harvill Building, Room 235
      Second and Olive Streets
      Tucson, Arizona 85721-0076
      (520) 621-3054/5104
      FAX: (520) 621-1443
      E-Mail: baltes@bigdog.engr.arizona.edu

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VHDL-FORUM for CAD in EUROPE and ESPRIT Project 8370-ESIP WORKSHOP


                       Program & Invitation

                  VHDL-FORUM for CAD in EUROPE 
                  Spring '95 Working Conference

                             and

                  ESPRIT Project 8370-ESIP
                  WORKSHOP ON LIBRARIES, 
                  COMPONENT MODELING,
                  AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

                  IRESTE - IHT, NANTES, France
                  April 24 - 27, 1995

                 Submitted by Adam Pawlak
                           Adam.Pawlak@imag.fr
 


Main Sponsor:  SIG-VHDL, IFIP WG 10.5/ECSI 
Co-Sponsors: ATLANTECH, IRESTE, TEMIC/MATRA MHS         

General Information

   Location: IRESTE (Institut de Recherche et d'Enseignement Superieur  
                  aux Techniques de l'Electronique) 
          IHT (Institut des Hommes et de la Technologie) 
          Nantes, France 
  
   Dates: 	Tutorial Sessions*	VHDL-Forum Europe 
      	April 24, 1995		General Sessions 
      	(morning)		April 24-25, 1995 
 
  	CAE Exhibition		Workshop on Libraries, Component 
      	April 25-26, 1995	Modeling, and Quality Assurance 
	   			April 26-27, 1995 
 


VHDL-Forum for CAD in Europe
Spring '95 Working Conference
IRESTE, NANTES, France


   The VHDL-Forum for CAD in Europe (VFE) is the European users' 
   group active in VHDL-related topics & standardization efforts 
   and was founded at the International Federation for Information 
   Processing (IFIP) conference VLSI '89 in Munich by IFIP WG 10.5. 
   Since the founding of the IFIP/ECSI Special Interest Group on 
   VHDL (SIG-VHDL) in spring '94 the VFE is supported by this 
   group. The VFE members belong to an international range of companies,
   institutes, and universities. The VFE is open to all interested  participants.
   The motivation and history of the group was the  diverse European experiences in
   the field of hardware description  languages and related topics.  

   During the first two years, the main emphases of the VFE were 
   the promotion and education of VHDL in Europe and the establishment 
   of relationships to international VHDL users' groups (USA, Japan) 
   and standardization groups. The VFE and the EuroVHDL conferences, 
   as complementary, more research-oriented events, have built the 
   European VHDL network with international  connections. 
   Both events, the EuroVHDL and the VFE, are going to be coordinated 
   and organized under the umbrella of SIG-VHDL.
   The Spring '95 working conference focuses on user-oriented topics, 
   because more and more European users are in the migration phase 
   towards VHDL and have collected experiences in practise. 
   Exchange of design experience is required, although the link between 
   research and industrial application of VHDL is an important issue 
   as well. Additionally, accompanying standards and standardized 
   practises around VHDL have emerged during the previous year(s). 
   VHDL-based tools, graphical entry, simulator backplane, cycle-based 
   simulator, animator, standard modeling techniques for sign-off 
   descriptions, synthesis with link to layout, hardware/software 
   co-design promise better solutions for the users. What are the 
   real benefits? These are topics to be addressed at the Spring '95 
   working conference. 

VFE-Board: 
   D. Borrione, France, A. Hohl, Germany, J. Mermet, France,  
   G. Musgrave, U.K., W. Nebel, Germany, S. Olcoz, Spain,  
   F. Rammig, Germany, E. Villar, Spain. 

Program Committee: 
   P. Bakowski, IRESTE, France, A. Balboni, Italtel, Italy, 
   D. Borrione, Artemis/IMAG, France, J.P. Caisso, Matra-MHS, France,  
   N. Dutt, University of California, USA, H. Hegny, Bosch Telecom ANT, 
   Germany, A. Hohl, Siemens, Germany, S. Krolikoski, Compass Design 
   Automation, USA, S. Maerz-Roessel, Siemens, Germany, J. Mermet, ECSI 
   Office, Artemis, France, P. Miller, University of  Portsmouth, U.K., 
   G. Musgrave, Brunel University, U.K., W. Nebel, University of Oldenburg, 
   Germany, S. Olcoz, TGI, Spain, A. Pawlak, Artemis/IMAG, France, 
   P. Prinetto, Politecnico di Torino, Italy, F. Rammig, University of 
   Paderborn, Germany, D. Sciuto, Politecnico di Milano, Italy,  E. Villar, 
   University of Cantabria, Spain.

Local Organization:
   F. Bouchard, J. P. Caisso,  J. F. Diouris, G. Ramstein

Program Chairperson:
   Przemyslaw Bakowski, IRESTE/SEI, University of Nantes,  France

Conference Secretary:  
   IRESTE, La Chantrerie, CP 3003,  44087 Nantes cedex 03, France
   Phone:   33-40.68.30.79    Fax: 33-40.68.30.66    
   e-mail:    pbakowsk@ireste.fr 


Monday, April 24, 1995

8.00-14.00 Registration

9.00 Tutorial Sessions

    * Introduction to ASIC Cells Modeling With VITAL
         O. Levia, Synopsys, USA

    * Introduction to VHDL 1993 and Shared Variables 
         Stanley J. Krolikoski, COMPASS Design Automation, USA 
 
    * VHDL and Associated Methods 
         Jean-Michel Berge, France Telecom-CNET, France 
  
    * Synthesis applications of VHDL 
         Eugenio Villar, Microelectronics Group of the University of  
         Cantabria, Spain 

    * Formal Methods for Hardware Verification: Overview and Application to
      VHDL, 
          Carlos Delgado Kloos and Peter T. Breuer, Universidad Politecnica  
         de Madrid (UPM), Spain 

14.00 Opening Session 
   Opening Remarks: P. Bakowski
   Welcoming: B. Remaud, Y. Thomas, A. Dantec, J. Mermet, W. Nebel

   Keynote Address: Ron Waxman
     "The Union of Specification Modeling with the Design Process."
     The talk will address the motivation for integrating specification 
     modeling into the design process, how it may be accomplished, and 
     the benefits derived from the process.

15.30 Coffee Break

16.00 Specification and System Design
   Session Chair: C. Delgado Kloos, Univ. Politecnica de Madrid, Spain

   * System Performance Modeling and Analysis with VHDL: Benefits and 
     Limitations,
      J-P. Calvez, D. Heller, O. Pasquier, IRESTE, France
   * Modeling Shared Variables in VHDL - a Pragmatic Approach
      J. Wytrebowicz, Institut National des Telecommunications, France
   * An Environment for Electronic Systems Simulation based on VHDL
      G. Lehmann, M. Wolff, B. Wunder, K. D. Mueller-Glaser, Univ. 
      Karlsruhe, Germany

17.30-19.00 Vendors presentation



Tuesday, April 25, 1995

9.00 Synthesis
   Session Chair: F. Rammig, Univ. Paderborn/CadLab

   * Validating Subroutines of the VHDL Synthesis Packages
      W. Ecker, Siemens AG, Germany

   * Resource Constrained VHDL Synthesis from Algorithmic Description
      K. Djigande, S. Crand, P. Bakowski, J-F. Diouris, D. Jeuland, 
      IRESTE, France

   * VHDL Synthesis Description Portability: The Need for Level-x 
     Synthesis Subsets
      E. Villar, ETSI Industriales y de Telecomunicacion, Spain, 
      W. Ecker, Siemens AG, M. Selz, Univ. Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany

10.30 Coffee Break

11.00 FPGA Modeling and Synthesis
   Session Chair: E. Villar, Univ. Cantabria, Spain

   * Experiences with VHDL and FPGAs
      L. Lindh, J. Furunas, J. Starner, Malardalens Univ., Sweden

   * VHDL-based Rapid Hardware Prototyping Using FPGA Technology
      M. Khosravipour, H. Gruenbacher, Vienna Univ. of Technology, Austria

12.00 Break

13.00 Lunch

14.30 Test
   Session Chair: J-P. Caisso, MATRA MHS, France

   * Assessment of Functional Testability Properties from VHDL Descriptions
      C. Bolchini, Politecnico di Milano, M. Bombana, Italtel SIT, 
      G. Buonanno, Politecnico di Milano, P. Cavalloro, Italtel SIT, 
      F. Ferrandi, D. Sciuto, Politecnico di Milano, G. Zaza, Italtel SIT, 
         Italy

   * An Approach to Checking the Completeness of Stimuli (short paper)
      T. Gabler, Siemens AG, Germany
   * A Complete Test Methodology for Validating ASIC Workstation Libraries 
     (short paper)
      Ph. Leclair, J-F. Rousseleau, MATRA MHS, France

15.40 Coffee Break

16.00 Tools
   Session Chair: A. Balboni, Italtel SIT, Italy

   * Specific Image Processing Designed with an Original VHDL Front-End Tool
      O. Deforges, G. Ramstein, P. Bakowski, IRESTE, France

   * Unified ASIC Library Development Suite
      R. Bedi, P. Deshmukh, Viewlogic Systems, USA

17.00 Panel: Does Synthesis Need Simulation ?
   Panel Chair: S. Krolikoski, Compass DA, USA

19.30 Conference Dinner  
   Boat trip on the river Erdre

10.00-18.00 Exhibition



Wednesday April 26, 1995

9.00-16.00 Exhibition

ESPRIT Project 8370-ESIP 
   Workshop on Libraries, Component Modeling, and Quality Assurance
   in cooperation with IFIP WG 10.5 and ECSI

   System designers need libraries of component models. Current  
   libraries of models are in most cases neither portable nor  
   compatible. This is caused by the lack of generally accepted  
   rules for the development of models. The VITAL initiative is a  
   big step towards changing this scenario for ASIC models. High  
   model development costs for complex components and difficulty to  
   protect proprietary rights of model developers constitute further  
   obstacles. 
 
   The objective of this workshop is to gather engineers developing  
   models and responsible for libraries of components, designers  
   using models in a board-level simulation, vendors developing tools,  
   and academic people to discuss the state-of-the-art problems and  
   solutions related to building libraries of sign-off, accurate,  
   fast, portable, compatible and correct models of digital, analogue  
   and mixed components. 

9.00 Opening

9.15 Models of Complex Components
   Session chair: D. Borrione, ARTEMIS/IMAG, France

   * Model Availability, Portability and Accuracy - 
     An IC Vendor's Perspective, Efforts and Vision for the Future 
         W. Hobbs, Intel Corporation, USA

   * Prototyping: the Bottom Line of VHDL System Simulation
         S. Olcoz, L. Entrena, L. Berrojo, J. Goicolea, TGI, Spain

   * Aspects of Modeling a Library of Complex and Highly Flexible 
     Components in VHDL
         V. Preis, Corporate Research and Development, Siemens AG, Germany

10.45 Coffee break

11.15 Model Generation Tools
   Session chair: R. Waxman, Univ. of Virginia, USA

   * An Expert Assistant for Hardware Systems Specifications 
         L. Chaouat, Ch. Munk, A. Vachoux, D. Mlynek, EPFL-DE-LEG/C3i, 
         Switzerland

   * MELODY: An Efficient Layout-Based Models Generator 
         F. Delguste, F. Igier, F. Lepine, MATRA-MHS, France

   * Implementing VITAL: The COMPASS Model Generator
         S. Krolikoski, M. Grossman, Compass Design Automation, USA

12.45-14.30 Lunch

14.30 	Quality Concepts
   Session chair: %%To be decided%%

   * Modern Concepts of Quality and Their Relations to Model Libraries 
         L. Jozwiak, Eindhoven Univ. of Technology, The Netherlands

   * Quality Measures and Analysis: a way to improve VHDL models 
      M. Mastretti, ITALTEL SIT, M. Sturlesi, S. Tomasello, Univ. degli Studi 
      di Milano, Italy

15.30 Coffee break

16.00 Industrial Requirements and Modelling Standards
   Session chair: M. Laurent, MATRA MHS, France

   * Standards for Interoperability and Portability
      S. Hurat, Thomson-CSF/SCTF, France

   * The Usage of VHDL in the European Space Agency 
      P. Sinander, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands

17.00 Short coffee break

17.15-18.15	Experiments with Analog HDLs
   Session chair: J-M. Berge, France Telecom-CNET, France 

   * Analog and Mixed Modeling with HDL-A - An Evaluation
      F. Lemery, J.P. Morin, E. Nercessian, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics, 
      France

   * Modelling and Simulation of Microsystems - An Experience with HDL-A 
      B. Romanowicz, Ph. Lerch, Ph. Renaud, Inst. de Microtechnique,
      A. Vachoux, Centre de Conception de Circuits Integres, Switzerland


Thursday, 27 April 1995

9.00 VITAL Modelling
   Session chair: Oz Levia, Synopsys, USA

   * Issues in Efficient Modeling and Acceleration of VITAL Modules
      S. Nayak, A. Roy, CADENCE Design Systems, India

   * Fault Modelling in VITAL
      J.L. Barreda, P. Sanchez, E. Villar, Univ. of Cantabria, Spain

10.00 Short coffee break

10.15 	Status of VITAL standardization
   Session chair: Victor Berman, Chair  IEEE DASC WG on VHDL Timing 
   Methodology, USA
   - Status for IEEE standardization and short term objectives
   - Longer term objectives with discussion
   - Implications for sign-off
   - In-depth discussion of changes to 2.2b and some detailed examples 
  of complex cell designs

11.45 	Discussion Workshop
   Session chair: Adam Pawlak, ARTEMIS/IMAG, France

   This discussion session will focus on two topics: a database format 
   for library information exchange, which can be used among others to 
   generate ASIC libraries and store data for timing calculation, and 
   the next VITAL-like effort required to stimulate further growth of 
   VHDL.

   * ALEX - A Database Tool to Automate the Support of Multiple ASIC 
     Library Format
      R. Bedi, ViewLogic, USA

   * The Next VHDL Time Bomb
      S. J. Krolikoski, Chair VHDL International Technical Activity Committee

13.00	Closing of the Workshop


   General Chair:       General Vice-Chair:             Program Chair:
   Adam Pawlak          Sylvie Hurat                    Dominique Borrione
   ARTEMIS/IMAG         Thomson-CSF/SCTF                ARTEMIS/IMAG
   Grenoble, France     Orsay, France                   Grenoble, France

   Demonstration Chair:                    Local Arrangements:
   Jean-Michel Berge                       Przemyslaw Bakowski
   France-Telecom CNET, Meylan, France     IRESTE/Univ. of Nantes, France

   Program Committee:
      E. Abel, GMD, Germany, J. Armstrong, Virginia Tech, USA,  
      P. Bakowski, IRESTE/Univ. of Nantes, France, A. Balboni,  
      Italtel, Italy, J-M. Berge, France-Telecom CNET, France,  
      V. Berman, Cadence, USA, D. Borrione, ARTEMIS/IMAG, France,  
      N. Dutt, Univ. of California Irvine, USA, H. Gruenbacher,  
      TU Vienna, Austria, S. Hurat, Thomson-CSF/SCTF, France,  
      M. Laurent, Matra MHS, France, O. Levia, Synopsys, USA,  
      S. Krolikoski, Compass DA, USA, P. Menchini, Menchini & Ass,  
      USA, J. Mermet, ECSI and Univ. Fourier, France, G. Moretti,  
      Intergraph Electronics, USA, Z. Navabi, Univ. Tehran, Iran,  
      W. Nebel, Univ. Oldenburg, Germany, S. Olcoz, TGI, Spain,  
      A. Pawlak, ARTEMIS/IMAG, France, F. Rammig, Univ. of Paderborn,  
      Germany, J. Rouillard, ESIM, France, S. Schulz, TI, USA,  
      E. Schutz, Alcatel Mietec, Belgium, R. Stewart, SGS-Thomson,  
      France, A. Vachoux, EPFL, Switzerland, E. Villar, Univ. of  
      Cantabria, Spain, R. Waxman, Univ. of Virginia, USA, R. Werner,  
      Motorola, USA, T. Yamaguchi, NEC Corp., Japan, A. Zamfirescu,  
      Intergraph Electronics, USA 



CAE Exhibition accompanying VHDL-Forum and the Workshop

   Location: The exhibition will take place in the central "street" of IRESTE.

   Opening Hours:
      Tuesday, 25 April 1995 from 10:00 till 18:00
      Wednesday, 26 April 1995 from 9:00 till 16:00
   The exhibition is open to all registered participants of VHDL-Forum 
   and of the Workshop.

   Exhibitors:
      Leading CAE tool vendors have been invited to present their latest 
      products.

   Contact Person:
      Jean-Paul Caisso              tel: (33) 40 18 18 75
      MATRA MHS                     fax: (33) 40 18 18 00
      Route de Gachet               e-mail: jean-paul.caisso@matramhs.fr
      CP 3008
      F-44087 NANTES cedex 03 



   A copy of the progam as well as useful information 
      is available on WWW at http://www.ireste.fr, 
      choose "Les seminaires et colloques organises a l'IRESTE"


REGISTRATION FORM 

   VHDL-Forum for CAD in Europe, Spring '95 Working Conference and  
   Workshop on Libraries, Component Modeling, and Quality Assurance 
   April 24 - 27, 1995, Nantes, France 
 
   There is one common registration procedure for both VHDL-Forum  
   and the Workshop. By registering to the event, a participant is 
   entitled to take part in VHDL-Forum and the Workshop, and to visit  
   the exhibition. He will receive both volumes of proceedings. 
   (In order to confirm your registration, this form should be  
   returned before March 25, 1995) 
   Last Name:	..................................................... 
   First Name:	..................................................... 
   Affiliation:	..................................................... 
   Address:	..................................................... 
   City:		..................................................... 
   ZIP Code:	..................................................... 
   Country:	..................................................... 
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   Tutorials: (Limited number of attendees, book in time. Please tick one) 
      1. Tutorial: Introduction to ASIC Cells Modeling With VITAL    ... 
      2. Tutorial: Introduction to VHDL 1993 and Shared Variables    ... 
      3. Tutorial: VHDL and Associated Methods                       ... 
      4. Tutorial: Synthesis applications of VHDL                    ... 
      5. Tutorial: Formal Methods for Hardware Verification:  
             Overview and Application to VHDL                  ... 
 
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                                                     or On-Site 
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   your Univ. ID-card)            400 FF                   500 FF 
 
   Tutorials:   
   (The fee is for one tutorial)  600 FF                   700 FF 
 
   Payment: (Please tick fees above and choose the tutorial you want  
   to attend.) 
   ... Payment by personal cheque drawn on a French Bank or international  
       cheque (Traveller's cheque, EuroCheque, etc) in French Francs payable  
       to IRESTE-A. 
   ... Payment by International Bank Transfer in French Francs to  
       account No. 0000022421Z, key 54 at bank No. 30047, desk 00019  
       (C.I.O. Carquefou). A copy of the remittance slip must be attached  
       to the registration form. It must clearly state 'VHDL Forum' and  
       the participant's name and company. 
   ... Payment on-site by cheque (see conditions on the first method  
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   The above registration fee includes -except for students- admission  
   to all technical sessions of VHDL-Forum and the Workshop, to the  
   exhibition, the banquet, morning and afternoon refreshments, lunches,  
   and a copy of the proceedings of VHDL-Forum and the Workshop. For  
   students, the banquet, the lunches and the copies of the proceedings  
   are not included. 
   CANCELLATION. No refunds will be made unless a written request for  
   cancellation received prior to March 25, 1995. All refunds are subject  
   to a 10% processing fee. Substitutions will be accepted at any stay.					 
 
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

   VHDL-FORUM for CAD in EUROPE, Spring'95 
   and Workshop on Libraries, Component Modeling, and Quality Assurance  
   NANTES, APRIL 24-27, 1995 
  
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   will be made. 
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   It is therefore in your interest to mail your hotel reservation form  
   together with your deposit as soon as possible. 
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Workshop on DESIGN METHODOLOGIES FOR MICROELECRONICS

 
    CALL for contributions for EAST-WEST co-operation build-up event

          Workshop on DESIGN METHODOLOGIES FOR MICROELECRONICS
                    Smolenice Castle, Slovakia
                         Vienna, Austria
                     September 11 - 13, 1995

                                  and 
   Two special days on PAN-EUROPEAN CO-OPERATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER.

                    Smolenice Castle, Slovakia
                         Vienna, Austria
                       September 14, 15 1995

               Submitted by: Adam.Pawlak@imag.fr



This event is the first major forum of the BENEFIT Concerted Action launched
recently by the European Commission in a frame of the COPERNICUS programme. 

This forum comprises: 
   * a workshop on DESIGN METHODOLOGIES FOR MICROELECRONICS
            and 
   * two SPECIAL DAYS on PAN-EUROPEAN CO-OPERATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER.

Different kinds of contributions are solicited: regular papers for the 
   workshop and reports for the Special Days programme.


Adam Pawlak
General Chair
pawlak@imag.fr
IMAG/ARTEMIS


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Workshop: September 11-13, 1995, Smolenice castle 
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   The AIM OF THE WORKSHOP is to present and discuss research results  
   in the areas of design methodologies in microelectronics and their  
   applications, support and accelerate a pan-European exchange of ideas,  
   confront research directions undertaken by its participants,  
   additionally stimulated by lectures given by invited experts, identify  
   challenging problems providing possibilities for a fruitful  
   collaboration, and discover potential partners for common projects. 
 
Workshop topics: 
   *  Electronic Systems Modelling 
   *  Architectures for High Performance Signal Processing 
   *  Field Programmable Logic 
   *  Neural Networks 
   *  Artificial Intelligence Techniques 
   *  Hardware/Software Co-Design 
   *  Design for Testability 
   *  Mixed D/A Design 
   *  Performance Driven Synthesis 
   *  Applications: 
        - DSP 
        - Telecommunications 
        - Biomedicine and Biocybernetics 
        - etc. 

Paper Submission
   Monday, April 3, is the deadline for paper submission. 
   The complete papers (up to 8 pages) or extended
   abstracts (min. 500 words), in English, are to be sent 
   (e-mail strongly recommended) to the Programme Committee Chairman, 
   Prof. Michal Servit:
   Czech Technical University
   Karlovo Namesti 13
   CZ - 121 35 Praha
   Czech Republik
   Tel. +42 2 2435 7473
   Fax  +42 2 298 098
   E-mail  Servit@cslab.felk.cvut.cz

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Special Day on Co-operation: September 14, 1995, Smolenice castle 
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Chair: Manfred Horvat, Bureau for International Research and 
       Technology Co-operation B.I.T., Vienna 
Co-chair: Marco Cecchini, CEC, DGIII - Industry, Brussels 
 
   This special session will give a concise introduction into the RTD  
   Programmes of the European Community: their underlying principles,  
   objectives and contents, as well as their operational characteristics.  
   A special focus will be put on methodological and technical issues  
   essential for European collaborative research: preparation of proposals,  
   setting up a project consortium managerial approaches, methods and tools  
   for transnational research projects. In addition, presentation of case  
   studies by experienced project co-ordinators from different programmes  
   will provide an insight into the real life of this challenging  
   development of research in Europe. 
 
   Contributions  monitoring experience of  collaborative projects run  
   under ESPRIT, EUROCHIP, TEMPUS, COPERNICUS and other European programmes  
   pointing to obstacles but also to possibilities and chances for better,  
   more efficient co-operation are especially welcomed. Please submit your  
   report (up to 8 pages, in English) before May 1, 1995 to: 
 
         Manfred Horvat 
         B.I.T. 
         Wiedner  Hauptstr. 76       phone: +43-1-581 16 16-114 
         A-1040 Vienna               fax:   +43-1-581 16 16-16 
         Austria                     e-mail: horvat@bit.ac.at 
 
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Vienna Industrial Day: September 15, 1995, Vienna 
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Chair: Kurt Judmann, Technical University of Vienna 
 
   The objective of the industrial day is to provide a forum for CEE  
   researchers as well as West European companies to present resources,  
   results and demands in the field of scientific and technical  
   collaboration. 
 
   CEE researchers are invited to present their work and resources. West  
   European companies are invited to present reports on current projects. 
 
   Prospective presenters are asked to submit a report clearly describing  
   the essential elements of their achievements including: field  
   of application, critical estimation of market chances, and own  
   capacities for collaboration. Further, access to communication means  
   and language capabilities should be mentioned. 
 
Submissions (up to 8 pages, in English) should be addressed to 
   the Industrial Day Chair before May 1, 1995: 
 
      Kurt Judmann 
      Institut fur Computertechnik 384 
      TU-Vienna 
      Gusshausstrasse 27-29       phone: +43 1 505 37 83 
      A-1040 Vienna               fax:   +43 1 505 73 42 
      Austria                     e-mail:  judmann@ict.tuwien.ac.at 
 

      The deadline for paper submissions for both Special Days (i.e.
      Special Day on Co-operation and Industrial Day) is Monday, May 1st.


More information on the BENEFIT Concerted Action may be  obtained from:
   Dr. Roland Pleger
   DLR, Project Management Division
   Linder Hoehe
   D-51147 Cologne
   email: roland.pleger@dlr.de

      and from

   Dr. Tadeusz Grabowiecki
   Instutute of Electronics
   Silesian Technical University
   Pl-44-101 Gliwice 
   e-mail: tgrab@boss.iele.gliwice.edu.pl 
 
 
Address of LOCAL ORGANIZERS: 
   Institute of Computer Systems, Slovak Academy of Sciences 
   Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Slovak Technical University  
   Milan Duda 
   Institute of Computer Systems 
   Dubravska cesta 9              phone: +42 7 371 008 
   842 37 Bratislava              fax:   +42 7 371 004 
   Slovakia                       e-mail: DMM-95@savba.savba.sk 
 

SMOLENICE CASTLE
   The Smolenice castle, surrounded by beautiful park, is towering
   above the village of Smolenice at the eastern foothill of Mali 
   Karpaty (Small Carpatians), about 60 km far from Bratislava. 
   The castle was originally preceded by a stronghold watching the Czech Road, 
   and it was destroyed and abandoned in late 18th century. From this medieval
   stronghold only a part of the outside rampart with cannon bastion is
   preserved. Renovation of the castle in Romantic style, started in late 19th
   century,  was finished in 1955. Now the castle is owned by the Slovak Academy
   of  Sciences and is used to shelter both recreation and work (conferences, 
   seminars, etc.). 


 
 
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                   PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION FORM 
 
Workshop on Design Methodologies for Microelectronics 
   and Special Days on pan-European Co-operation and Technology Transfer 
 
 
      Name and title: 
      Institution: 
      Address: 
      Country: 
 
      Telephone: 
      Fax: 
      E-mail: 
 
 
      I plan to submit a paper for the Workshop:      yes no 
  
      I plan to submit a paper for the Special Day on Co-operation:   yes no  
 
      I plan to submit a paper for the  Vienna Industrial Day:  yes no 
 
   Please give a title of your prospective contribution

   .....................................................
 
      I plan to attend the Industrial Day in Vienna:  yes no 
 
The registration fee will be approx. US$ 145. The registration 
   fee includes proceedings, local transportation (Bratislava -  
   Smolenice and back; Bratislava - Vienna and back) and all-day 
   meals during the Workshop and the Special Day in Smolenice 
   including  the invitation dinner. 
 
   I plan to apply for a grant:                    yes no 
 
 
   Preliminary accommodation reservation 
 
      Date of arrival: 
      Date of departure: 
 
Accommodation will be provided at the historical Smolenice 
   castle and Dolna Krupa mansion in either  single-, double- or 
   three-bed rooms, at the price US$ 26 - 35 per person and day. 
 
 
Please return this form by mail, e-mail or fax to: 
 
      DMM-95 Secretariat 
      Institute of Computer Systems 
      Dubravska cesta 9               phone: +42 7 371 008 
      842 37 Bratislava               fax:   +42 7 371 004 
      Slovakia                        e-mail:  DMM-95@savba.savba.sk 

 
   
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X SBMICRO and I IBERMICRO

 
                     FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS

                           X SBMICRO
                          I IBERMICRO

            X Congress of the Brazilian Microelectronics Society
                I Ibero-American Microelectronics Conference

                        Canela, BRAZIL
                    July 31 to August 4,1995


Organized by: BRAZILIAN MICROELECTRONICS SOCIETY - SBMICRO
         FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE GRANDE DO SUL - UFRGS

                 Submitted by: Ricardo Reis

Ricardo Reis
   Instituto de Informatica - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
   Av. Bento Goncalves, 9500 - Campus do Vale - Bloco IV
   C.P.15064 , CEP 91501-970  Porto Alegre  BRASIL
   Tel: +55-51- 2281633 / Ext. 6830  or 3368399 / Ext. 6830
   Fax: +55-51- 3365576  Fax Alternative: +55-51-3362779 or 2272295
   E_Mail: Reis@inf.ufrgs.br


THE CONFERENCE:
   The annual congress of the Brazilian Microelectronics Society brings
   together specialists and researchers in several areas related to
   microelectronics. In its tenth edition, SBMICRO will take place
   jointly with the 1st  Ibero-American Microelectronics Conference.
   The strenghtening of the cooperation and technical exchange among
   Latin-American and Iberian specialists is sought by this joint
   event, which tries to consolidate and expand the interaction within
   Latin America.

   The following activities will take place in the days of the Conferences:
   technical sessions, invited papers, tutorial courses, technical panels,
   exhibition of university projects and industrial products.

CONFERENCE LOCATION:
        SBMICRO and IBERMICRO will be held in the mountains of the
   Brazilian southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the tourist town of Canela,
   near Porto Alegre. Canela and Gramado (6km from canela) are known by the
   influence of German immigration in the region. With its Bavarian
   architectural style, Canela is surrounded by beautifull mountains and
   provides an excellent environment for conferences or meetings.


AREAS OF INTEREST:
   Authors from all around the world are invited to submit original papers in
   all areas of microelectronics. Topics include, but are not limited to:

      . Analog and Digital IC Design
      . CAD for VLSI Design
      . Simulation, Verification, and Testing
      . High Level Synthesis
      . Fabrication Processes
      . Materials, Devices and Circuits
      . Instrumentation for Microelectronics
      . Embedded Systems
      . Architecture and Algorithms
      . Microelectronics education

General Chair: Sergio Bampi  / UFRGS, Brazil
Technical Program Chair: Ricardo Reis   /  UFRGS, Brazil

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS:
   Contributions will be accepted in English only: papers
   up to 10 pages long, for oral presentation in technical sessions. Camera-ready
   originals plus 3 (three) copies should be sent to the address below, where
   additional information can be obtained.

PANELS, TUTORIALS AND ROUND-TABLES
   Suggestions for the conference activities around Panels, Tutorials and
   Round-Table discussions can be submitted to the Conference Chairmen until
   December 30, 1994, stating topics, abstract, and list of potential panelists
   and invited participants.

Secretaria Eventos - Instituto de Informatica -UFRGS
   Caixa Postal 15064 CEP 91501-970 Porto Alegre - RS - Brazil
   Telephone: + 55-51-3368399 or 2281633 ext: 6830  Fax: +55-51-3365576
   E-Mail: eventos@inf.ufrgs.br

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
   Submission of manuscripts: April 14th, 1995  (postage)
   Notifications of acceptance: May 31st, 1995

PAPER FORMAT:
   The papers have to be submitted in camera-ready format, in A4 paper
   (297x210mm), leaving 25mm margins on each side. The first page should
   include the title, author(s) identification, author(s) affiliation, and
   abstract. Pages should not be numbered in the original text.



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ADHESIVES IN ELECTRONICS '96

                        Call for Papers

                   ADHESIVES IN ELECTRONICS '96
 
                Second International Conference on 
            Adhesive Joining and Coating Technology in
                   Electronics Manufacturing
 
                        June 3-5 1996
                      Stockholm, Sweden
 
 
   Following the successful First International Conference on Adhesives in
   Berlin on November 3-5 1994 we are now happy to announce the Second
   International Conference to be held in Stockholm on June 3-5 1996. Polymeric
   electronic packaging using adhesives in electronics manufacturing will be a
   key technology in future electronics.  The conference is designed for
   researchers, users, and suppliers to meet and share their knowledge and
   experience.  Both oral and poster presentations are solicited.
 
Call for papers
 
   Please send an abstract in English of less than 300 words no later than
   December 23, 1995.  The abstract should clearly describe the nature, scope,
   key points, and significance of the paper.  The abstract should also present
   the experimental methodology and significant results achieved.  Papers
   selection will be made by February 29, 1996, with final camera ready
   manuscripts, of accepted abstracts due by April 19, 1996.

   Abstracts and all other correspondence should be sent to the conference office.
 
Technical topics
 
   -Adhesives and coatings (for example optical, electrical and thermal)
   -Design, Simulation, Modelling
   -Reliability and life cycle analysis
   -Processing and application techniques
   -Packaging and interconnecting technology (including flip-chip, optical
      interconnection, MCM, DCA, surface mounting, BGA, TAB, COB, through-hole
      mounting)
    -Materials, including isotropic and anisotropic conducting adhesives,
      heat-seal connectors, thermo-setting and thermo-plastic systems,
      UV-curable adhesives
   -Environmental issues, ecological and eco-toxicological aspects
   -Other novel technologies
 
Exhibition
 
   Suppliers of materials, equipment, test and analysis instruments,
   universities and research institutes are invited to present new products and
   research results.  There will be a fee of SEK 6000 for an exhibition stand.
 
Conference office
 
   Sveriges Verkstads Industrier
   VI-The Association of Swedish Engineering Industries
   Storgatan 5
   P.O. Box 55 10
   S-11485 STOCKHOLM
   Sweden
   Tel: +46 8 782 0959
   Fax: +46 8 782 0864
   Attn: Asa Midbeck
 
Organizing and Program Committee
 
   Anders Marcelius       VI, Sweden
   Helge Kristiansen      SINTEF, Norway
   Lennart Loljekvist     Combitech Electronics AB, Sweden
   Rogert Lindgren        Alfa Laval Automation AB, Sweden
   Johan Liu              IVF, Sweden
   Pontus Lundstrom       Ericsson Components AB, Sweden
   Bertil Weman           Ericsson Telecom AB, Sweden
   David Whalky           Loughborough University of Technology, England
   Petri Savonianen       Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
 
Technical Committee
 
   Chairman
      Jan-Olof Anderson        Saab Combitech Electronics AB, Sweden             

   Vice Chairman
      Johan Liu                IVF, Sweden 

   Heiner Bayer             Siements AG, Germany
   David W Bergman          IPC-The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging
                                 Electronic Circuits, USA
   Arun Chaudhuri           Delco Electronics, USA
   Dick Estes               Epoxy Technology Inc., USA
   Ken Gilleo               Alpha Metals, USA
   Jannick Guinet           Schneider Electric S.A., France
   O-D. Hennemann           Fraunhofer-Institute for Applied Materials
                                 Research, Germany
   Manfred Hof              Polytec GmBH, Germany
   Jannes C. Jagt           Philips, Centre for Manufacturing Technology, The
                                  Netherlands
   Jorma Kivilahti          Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
   Helge Kristiansen        SINTEF, Norway
   Jean H. Lapagnol         Consulting Distribution, Services S.A., France
   Pontus Lundstrom         Ericsson Components, Sweden
   Anders Marcelius         VI, Sweden
   James E. Morris          State University of New York at Binghamton, USA
   Harry M. Van Noort       Philips, The Netherlands
   Tomohisa Ota             Hitachi Chemicals Co., Ltd., Japan
   Diane Rudland           Ablestik, England
   Christoph Ruf           VDI/VDE-Technology Centre for Information Technology,
                                 Germany
   Thomas Seidowski       Dresden University of Technology, Germany
   Ting-Ao Tang           Institute of Microelectronics, Fudan University, China
   David Williams         Loughborough University of Technology,England
 
Sponsors: VDI/VDE (Germany)  IPC (USA)   VI (Sweden)

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Workshop on Interconnections within High Speed Digital Systems

                        ADVANCE PROGRAM

                   Workshop on Interconnections 
                within High Speed Digital Systems
 
                        May 14-15, 1995
                     Sante Fe, New Mexico

Sponsored by:

   IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society
   IEEE Communications Society
   in cooperation with IEEE Computer Society
 
SCOPE
   The rapid evolution of integrated circuit technology has led to dramatic
   improvements in the performance of advanced computing and communications
   systems.  Future applciations will require even more computational
   and communications power.  Even in today's systems, however, 
   interconnections are often a bottleneck to achieving higher performance.
   The purpose of this workshop is to determine the interconnection
   requirements of emerging computer and communications systems and to
   evaluate advanced interconnection technologies in light of those
   requirements.  Because of the multi-disciplinary nature of the problem,
   the workshop brings together researchers and practitioners with 
   expertise in a variety of fields including optical and electrical
   interconnection technology, advanced system architectures, and the
   algorithms and applications implemented in these systems.  The format
   of the workshop is highly interactive.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Chair:  Rick Lytel, Akzo Nobel Electronic Products, Inc., Redwood City, CA.

Program Cochairs:
   Anis Husain, Advanced Research Products Agency, Arlington, VA
   Ted K. Woodward, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, NJ.
   Richard Carson, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque

Local Arrangements:
   Ireena Erteza, Sandia National Laboratoris, ALuquerque, NM.

Publicity:
   Tulin Mangir, TM Associates, Santa Monica, CA

Int'l Liasons
   Arne Wallers, Erricson Telecom AB, Stockholm, Sweden
   Martin Goodwin, GEC-Marconi, Northants, United Kingdom
   Osamu Wada, Fujitsu Laboratories, Atsugi, Japan

Steering Committee
   Matthew Goodman, Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ
   Tom Goblick, MIT Lincoln Labs, Lexington, MA
   Mike Haney, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Working Group Chair
   Fouad Kiamilev, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC

Working Group Committee
   Howard Schlossberg, AFOSR, Bolling AFB, DC
   Paul Haugsjaa, GTE Laboratories, Waltham, MA
   Harold Stone, NEC Research Institute, Princeton, NJ
   Marry Hibbs-Brenner, Honeywell Technology Center, Bloomington, MN
   Dave Brady, University of Illinoise - Beckman Institute, Urbana, IL
   Tony Ticknor, Kkzo Nobel Electronic Products, Redwood City, CA
   Tom Cloonan, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Napervile, IL
   Keith Goosen, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, NJ
   Don Channin, David Sarnoff Research Center, Princeton, NJ.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Monday, May 15
   Session 1: Applications
      * Issues in future high performance microprocessor interconnect
         systems development, Quat T. Vu, Intel Corp. Santa Clara, CA.

      * Standardizing the high performance interconnect for parallel system
         construction, Colin Whitby Stevens, SGS-Thomson Microelectronics,
         Bristol, UK.

      * Networking support of consumer multimedia, Alexander D. Gelman, Bellcore,
         Morristown, NJ.

      * Interconnect system design for intra-board high speed signal
         transmission, Steve Leanheart, GTE Government Systems.

      * Protocol extensions for asynchronous transfer mode security, Tom
         Tarman, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM.

      * Optoelectronic approaches to optical digital cross connect systems
         applicable to very-high speed optical communication networks,
         Toshikazu Sakano, NTT Optical Network Systems Laboratories, 
         Kanagawa, Japan.

   Working Group Sessions I:  Attendees break into groups of about 20
         people to consider solutions to selected problems.

   Working Group Sessions II:  Problem study in working groups continues.

   Working Group Sessions III:  Problem study in working groups continues.

   NOTE:  The workshop emphasizes a highly interactive component of
      researchers studying challenging problems and seeking technical
      solutions to those problems.

Tuesday, May 16

   Session 2: Technologies

      * Hybrid smart pixels by flip-chip bonding to Si CMOS circuitry,
         Keith Goosen, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, NJ.

      * Low cost, high performance photonic packaging, Robert A.
         Boudreau, AMP Inc., Harrisburg, PA.

      * III-V electronic circuit technology for optical interconnections,
         Ken Pedrotti, Rockwell Science Center, Thousand Oaks, CA.

      * The promise of silicon for high speed and low power, Behzad
         Razavi, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, NJ.

      * Board-to-board optical interconnect products based on VCSELs,
         Davis Hartman, Motorola, Tempe, AZ

      * 3D silicon Technology, Jack Arnold, Irvine Sensors, Inc., Costa Mesa,
         CA.

   Working Group Session IV

Wednesday, May 17

   Session 3:  Keynote Presentations
      * Trends and technology for multi-chip packaging, Nick Naclerio,
         Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, VA.

      * Image processing and its impact on architecture, Harold S. Stone,
         NED Research Institute, Princeton, NJ.

   Working Group Wrap-up Session.


FURTHER INFORMATION:
   Samantha H. Phillips
   LEOS Executive Office
   PO Box 1331
   Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331
      Fax: 908-562-1571
      Phone: 908-562-3894


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SHORT COURSES


Semiconductor Bonding and Interconnection Technology

                    

Semiconductor Bonding and Interconnection Technology
Joe C. Thompson Conference Center
Austin, Texas
May 31-June 2, 1995

Sponsored by:  Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin.

OBJECTIVE:
   Participants who attend this course will gain a full understanding of the
   semiconductor wire bond process and how to assess the quality of the process
   of bonded and assembled products.  Using new, state-of-the-art analytical
   techniques, the optimum and most reliable interconnection process can be
   be developed.  High frequency and power control will be emphasized.

PREREQUISITES:
   Applicants to this course should possess a BS in engineering (any technical)
   or its equivalent in engineering practical experience.  A specific background
   knowledge of semiconductor wire bonding is needed, as well as work related to
   semiconductor wire bonding processing, packaging, and interconnection
   assembly.  People with job titles such as process technician, process
   engineer for assembly and interconnection of semiconductors, failure
   analysis engineer, and quality assurance engineer will find this course
   informative.

OUTLINE:
   * Overview of wafer fabrication and packaging
   * Bond pad surface cleanliness
   * Intermetallic phases
   * Bond analysis
   * Good bond guidelines
   * Equipment related issues
   * Material issues
   * New technology
   * Package-interconnection relationship.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

   Registration:
      Continuing Engineering Studies
      College of Engineering
      University of Texas at Austin
      ECJ10.324
      Austin, TX 78712
      Phone: (512)471-3506

   Course content: Prof. Trachtenberg at (512)471-1051.

   Lodging (reduced rate until May 16, 1995):
         Sheraton Austin Hotel
         (512) 480-8181


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OTHER CONFERENCES OF INTEREST


The European Design and Test Conference - 1996



              The European Design and Test Conference - 1996
                        (From ASICs to Systems)
                   CNIT Conference and Exhibition Center
                           Paris, France
                         March 11-14, 1996

Sponsored by: EDAA, IEEE Computer Society, and ACM SIG-DA

SCOPE:

   In the context of electronic and electromechanical products ranging from
   integrated circuits through multichip modules and printed circuits to full
   systems, the conference deals with:

      1. The actual design of such products.  Emphasis is on challenges and 
         experiences concerning the design of advanced electronic components
         and systems.

      2. The entire field of Design Automation and tools for such products.
         Emphasis is on methods and tools employed in all aspects of the
         use of computers for designing products.  This includes fully
         automatic as well as computer-guided approaches, data management
         techniques, and user interfaces.

      3. Testing of electronic products.  This includes testing of digital,
         mixed digital/analogue, and analogue circuits and systems, test
         program development, test systems, and design for testability.

   ED&TC covers the scope of the originally separate conferences EDAC and ETC.

INFORMATION:

   Conference Secretariat:                  Exhibition Secretariat:
   CEP Consultants Ltd.                     EDA Exihibitions Ltd.
   43 Manor Place                           31-33 High Holborn
   Edinburgh EH3 7EB, UK                    London WC1V 6BD, UK
   Phone:  + 44 131 300 3300                Phone:  + 44 171 404 0564
   Fax:    + 44 131 300 3400                Fax:    + 44 171 831 2057
                                            (100142.1323@compuserve.com)
   General Chair:  C. Lopez Barrio (barrio@tid.es)
   Vice-general Chair: L. Eggermont 
   Programme Chair: P. Marwedel (marwedel@ls12.informatic.uni-dortmund.de)
   Users Forum Chair: G. Saucier

DEADLINES AND KEY DATES
   Submission of Manuscripts:        Sept. 8, 1995
   Notification of Acceptance:       Nov. 10, 1995
   Final Version of Manuscript Due:  Dec. 15, 1995
   Pre-Conference Tutorials:         March 11, 1996
   Conference Sessions:              March 12-14, 1996
   Exhibition:                       March 12-14, 1996

AREAS OF INTEREST

   * Full System Design:  Actual industrial or academic designs, applications
      of ECAD; consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive electronics
      computers, electromechanical systems; power management.

   * Digital ASIC as ASIP Design:  Actual industrial or academic designs;
      design of advanced chips, and chip-sets, experimentation with advanced
      CAD tools and methodologies; use of tools and libraries, component
      modeling; power management, package design.

   * Design and Test of Analogue and Mixed Analogue/Digital Systems:  Actual
      industrial or academic designs,; simulation techiques and analytic 
      models for mixed systems; Synthesis and DfT techniques for mixed systems,
      mixed-signal test.

   * System Design Technologies:  SPecification languages and paradigms; system
      design techniques and tools; framework technologies; partitioning;
      software-hardware codesign, code generation for embedded processors,
      concurrent engineering, design modeling.

   * Architectural Synthesis:  Synthesis at the architectural level; high
      level synthesis, architectural trade-offs, performance and cost driven
      architectural synthesis, timing and power issues, VHDL for synthesis.

   * Logic and Finite State Machine Synthesis:  Combinational logic synthesis,
      technology mapping, heirarchical controller synthesis, state assignment,
      synthesis of testable controllers, performance-driven synthesis and power
      control, PLD and FPGA synthesis, timing issues.

   * Digital Simulation and Emulation:  Advanced simulation techniques from
      systems to circuit level, simulation languages (including VHDL and
      Verilog), simulation accelerators, emulation techniques, embedded
      hardware-software simulation, analytical models, emulation of large
      systems.

   * Formal Verification:  Formal techniques and methods for verification, 
      design correctness, use of automatic theorem provers, symbolic
      manipulation, formal specification languages, transformational
      design, theory of BDDs.

   * Layout Syntheis and Verification for VLSI, Boards, and MCMs:  Automatic
      place and route, performance and power driven layout, analogue and
      digital cell layout rule checking and characterization, electrical
      verification, modelling and characterization of on and off chip
      interconnects.

   * Design and Synthesis for Testability of Digital Systems:  Internal scan,
      macro test, boundary scan, built-in self test, IDDQ testability,
      Proven < 50 PPM DfT schemes, testability planning for systems, ASICs,
      embedded processors, and communications protocols, partitioning for
      testability, system reliability issues.

   * Test Program Development Tools and Techniques:  Pattern generation,
      test pattern generation for memories, fault simulation, expert systems,
      inductive fault analysis, languages and standards.

   * Component, MCM, Board and System Testing:  ATE hardware and software,
      test-pattern application, fixturing, pin electronics, diagnostic
      techniques, VXI bus systems, IDDQ-test-hardware, functional and structural
      approaches and safety-critical appliations, 1149.1, 1149.2, 1149.4, 
      microcomputer based self-test.

   * Methods and Tools for the Design of Microsystems:  CAD tools for the
      design and test of micromechanical systems, microengines and sensors.


SUBMISSION OF PAPERS

   Two different categories of papers are distinguished.  Contact the
   Conference Secretarial below for instructions regarding perparation
   of either a (1) submission for the formal proceedings  or (2) submission
   for the User's Forum.  Detailed formating specifications must be followed
   for the first category (formal proceedings)

   SUBMIT MANUSCRIPTS TO
      Conference Secretariat
      CEP Consultants Ltd.
      43 Manor Place
      Edinburgh, EH3 7EB
      United Kingdom
         Phone: +44 131 300 3300
         Fax:   +44 131 300 3400


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International Mixed Signal Testing Workshop



                            ANNOUNCEMENT
              International Mixed Signal Testing Workshop
                   Grand Hotel de Paris in Villard de Lans
                           Grenoble, France
                          June 20 - 22, 1995

Sponsored by:  IEEE Computer Society, Test Technology Technical Committee

SCOPE
   This workshop aims at providing a place to discuss Mixed Signal Testing and
   related areas such as BIST, design for test, concurrent testing of analog
   and mixed circuits and boards.  The Workshop will be held annually,
   moving between Europe, the US, and Canada.  The Workshop is sponsored
   by the IEEE Computer Society Test Technology Technical Committee, in 
   cooperation with the European Test Technology Technical Committee
   (ETTTC) and the Network of Researchers in Mixed Signal and Analog
   Testing (NORMATE).

TOPICS (include but are not limited to)
      * Mixed-signal (analog/digital) testing
      * Analog Circuit Testing
      * Concurrent testing of mixed-signal and analog circuits and boards
      * Disign for test and BIST of mixed signal and analog circuits and
            boards.

INFORMATION
   B. Kaminska
   Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal
   2900 Boul. Edouard Montpetit
   CP 6079, succ. A, Montreal, PQ
   Canada  H3C 3A7
      Tel: +1 514 340 4270
      Fax: +1 514 340 4147
      Email: bozena@VLSI.POLYMTL.CA

PEOPLE

   General Chair: B. Courtois,    TIMA/INPG, Grenoble
   Program Chair: B. Kaminska,    Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal


   IEEE liaison: M. Soma,         Univ. of Washington
   ETTTC liaison: P. Prinetto,    Politecnico di Torino
   NORMATE Liaison: M. Ohletz,    University of Hannover

   Program Committee:
         J. Abraham:       Univ. of Texas at Austin
         J. Huertas-Diaz:  Univ. of Sevilla
         B. Kaminska:      Ecole Polytechique de Montreal
         M. Nicolaidis:    TIMA/INPG, Grenoble
         M. Ohletz:        Univ. of Hannover
         A. Osseiran:      Ecole Polytecnique Federale de Lausanne
         M. Soma:          Univ. of Washington 





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BOOKS


Plastic Encapsulated Microelectronics


TITLE:  Plastic Encapsulated Microelectronics:  Materials, Processes, Tests,
        Reliability, and Applications.

AUTHORS: M. Pecht, L. Nguyen, and E. Hakim (Editors).

PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons
        605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 20158-0012
        Tel: (212) 850-6000.

SUMMARY:
     The past twenty years have seen many important advances in
   plastic encapsulated microcircuit (PEM) technology.  Thanks to
   new packaging materials, improved design and manufacturing
   processes, and other important developments, PEMs are now a
   dependable and cost-effective option for a wide range of
   electronic systems applications.  Nevertheless, there continue to
   be challenges to the design and use of PEMs.

     For the first time, there is a comprehensive, critical
   review of the state of the art in PEMs and the assemblies that
   incorporate them.  The most timely book on the subject, it
   provides professionals with a systematic, scientific exploration
   of all crucial technology and reliability issues concerning the
   manufacture and use of PEMs, with special attention to
   environment-specific applications.  Among the important topics
   covered in detail are:

   -    Encapsulating materials -- composition, properties and
        characteristics;

   -    Fabrication technology -- with an in-depth look at potential
        defects that can occur during assembly

   -    Failure mechanisms -- sites and modes;

   -    Failure analysis techniques -- relative strengths and
        weaknesses;

   -    Screening techniques -- the pros and cons of using these
        technique for reliability conformance and quality
        improvement and their correlative defects; and
   
   -    Qualification and life testing techniques -- their
        effectiveness in simulating use conditions.

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Multichip Modules & Related Technologies



TITLE:  Multichip Modules & Related Technologies: MCM, TAB and COB Designs

AUTHORS: Gerald Ginsberg and Donald Schnorr.

PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Inc.
        11 West 19th Street, New York, NY 20158-0012
        Tel:  +1 800-2-MCGRAW
        Fax:  +1 212 337 4092

SUMMARY:
   Surface mount technology (SMT) revolutionized the electronic packaging
   field in the 80s.  Now, while many manufacturers are still rushing to
   retool for SMT, three new technologies are taking the industry by
   storm: multichip module (MCM), tape automated bonding (TAB) and
   chip on board (COB) packaging.  Capable of producing results that
   are fifty percent lighter, fifty percent smaller, and fifty percent
   cheaper than SMT, these leading edge technologies are bound to have
   an enormous impact on a broad spectrum of applications, from
   aerospace and communications to advanced computer and control technologies.

   1994, 320 pp., $55.00


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Multichip Module Design, Fabrication and Testing



TITLE:  Multichip Module Design, Fabrication and Testing

AUTHORS: James J. Licari.

PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Inc.
        11 West 19th Street, New York, NY 20158-0012
        Tel:  +1 800-2-MCGRAW
        Fax:  +1 212 337 4092

SUMMARY:
   The advent of multichip modules (MCMs) is revolutionizing the ways in
   which electronic systems and equipment are designed, tested, and
   manufactured.  Now, one of its pioneers has written the first book
   that not only describes MCM technology but also shows designers how
   to use it in practice.  This guide covers such practical issues as
   electronics testing, rework procedures, and failure modes and mechanisms.

   1994, 350 pp., $55.00


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Design Guidelines for Surface Mount and Fine Pitch Technology



TITLE:  Design Guidelines for Surface Mount and Fine Pitch Technology, 2nd Edition

AUTHORS: Vern Solberg

PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Inc.
        11 West 19th Street, New York, NY 20158-0012
        Tel:  +1 800-2-MCGRAW
        Fax:  +1 212 337 4092

SUMMARY:
   Advances in surface mount technology in the past few years have had
   a significant impact on the way in which electronic products are
   manufactured.  The second edition of this popular guide brings readers
   right to the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.  Still the only
   book to focus on design for manufacturing of surface mount PC boards,
   the new edition features the latest breakthroughs in fine paitch and
   ball-grid-array devices.  As before, readers will find step-by-step
   guidance - from one of the industry's best-known experts - for developing
   the most cost effective products possible using SMT.

   1995, 250 pp., $45.00

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Hybrid Microelectronics Handbook



TITLE:  Hybrid Microelectronics Handbook, 2nd Edition

AUTHORS: Jerry E. Sergent and Charles A. Harper

PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Inc.
        11 West 19th Street, New York, NY 20158-0012
        Tel:  +1 800-2-MCGRAW
        Fax:  +1 212 337 4092

SUMMARY:
   A co-publication with ISHM, this substantial revision provides the
   most current data and guidelines to those involved with the design,
   manufacture, and use of hybrid microelectronics.  A distinguished
   groupe of experts in the field bring readers thoroughly up to date
   on topics ranging from basic design and development techniques through
   testing, manufacturing, and quality control issues.

   1995, 750 pp., $89.50

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JOBS


Foster Miller


   Submitted by: K. "JAY" Jayaraj
               jayaraj@world.std.com

   Foster-Miller has an immediate opening for a senior engineer in the
   electronic/optoelectronic packaging area.  Responsibilities include:
   generating new and innovative packaging concepts, writing proposals for
   external funding, project management and lead/coordinate the work of
   junior engineers and outside vendors.

Qualifications:

   Ph.D. or M.S. (with atleast 4 years of experience) in a related field
   from a university with an established program in electronic packaging.
   Knowledge of advanced packaging principles and technologies including,
   multichip modules for digital, microwave and optoelectronic
   applications.  Excellent written and oral communication skills.

   Only US citizens or permanent residents need to apply

   Foster Miller is a 39 year old technology development company located in 
   the Boston Metro area.  We offer a competitive compensation package and a 
   challenging yet rewarding work atmosphere.  Foster Miller currently 
   employs about 250 people (including support personnel)

Please send your resume to:

   Dr. K. "JAY" Jayaraj
   195 Bear Hill Road
   Waltham, MA 02154
   FAX: 617-290-0693

   Internet: jayaraj@world.std.com


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