Sunday workshop: Design/technology convergence

Summary form only given, as follows. This year´s Sunday Workshop, featuring presentations by four experts from industry and academia, has the theme of convergence and interaction between traditionally disparate domains in IC design and technology. Randy Mooney (Intel) will discuss how mixed-signal design issues are becoming central in microprocessor design. Clark Nguyen (Univ. of Michigan) will highlight the expanding role of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) in RF and wireless systems. Lars Liebmann (IBM) will present a tutorial on design for manufacturability and its interaction with CAD tools. Finally, Brian Otis (Univ. of Washington) will present the latest trends and applications in mixed-domain system design. The workshop will be followed by a cocktail hour, where the speakers will be available for informal discussions with the audience.