This volume covers a wide area — from research topics to the design and improvement of integrated circuit devices, already existing or to be introduced to the market.
Analogue layout area optimization, G.F. Giuffrida; analysis of a flash memory device, M. Pisasale et al; VHDL design, DFT, ATPG and LAYOUT implementation service of a digital block for DAC converter, A. De Capoa et al; improving the ST20C2P microprocessor - an introduction, S. Arancio; actual status and possible development for CHIMERA readout and control system, R. Papaleo; passive component modelling with HFSS, A. Scalambrino; integrated passive components and power amplifier elementary stadiums in integrated HF technology, G. Catrini; VLSI CMOS design of a RD-CNN for motion control of multi-actuator robotic systems, F. Giuffre; CNN-based integration design in 0.35 micrometre CMOS technology for data protection, L.S. Petralia; design of a switching regulator with fuzzy control in BCD technology, G. Scalia; the multispark system, G. Mangiaratti.