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The following topics are dealt with: emerging nano-circuits and systems; analog A/D converters; embedded electronics; computer arithmetic and clock circuits; biomedical and bio-inspired engineering systems; deep submicron design and automation; memory design and techniques for managing process parameter variations; RF, microwave and optical systems; amplifiers; low-power design and design automation; algorithms and hardware techniques for high performance digital circuits/systems; MEMS and bioengineering; converters, sensors and modeling; communications and wireless systems; image processing and multimedia systems; nonlinear systems and neural networks; RF built-in-self-test (RF-BiST) and RF built-in-self-calibration (RF-BiSC) techniques; arithmetic circuits; frequency compensation for multi-stage amplifiers and low-dropout voltage regulators; low power digital circuits/systems; programmable logic, VLSI, CAD and layout; nanoelectronics and nanotechnology; control systems, robotics and power electronics; and energy efficient embedded systems.