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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Challenges in Silicon Nanowire TechnologyDate: Friday 29 January 2010
Time: 6:00pm (5:30pm refreshment)
Location: University of Westminster, Department of Electronic Systems, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW
Juin J. Liou
Pegasus Distinguished Professor, IEEE EDS Distinguished Lecturer, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
Abstract
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a process in which a finite amount of charge is transferred from one object (i.e., human body) to the other (i.e., microchip). This process can result in a very high current passing through the microchip within a very short period of time, and more than 35% of chip damages can be attributed to such an event. As such, designing robust on-chip ESD structures to protect microchips against the ESD stress is a high priority in the semiconductor industry. The continuing scaling of CMOS technology makes the ESD-induced failures even more prominent, and one can predict with certainty that the availability of effective and robust ESD protection solutions will be a critical component to the success of the deep sub-micron technology advancement.
An overview on the ESD sources, models, protection schemes, and testing will first be given in this talk. This is followed by the investigation of ESD robustness of the advanced Si nanowire devices. Finally, the ESD challenges in Si nanowire technology will be addressed and discussed.
Biography
Prof Liou is at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando, Florida where he is now the Pegasus Distinguished Professor and UCF-Analog Devices Fellow.
Prof Liou served as the IEEE EDS Vice-President for Regions/Chapters, IEEE EDS Treasurer, IEEE EDS Finance Committee Chair, IEEE EDS Administrative Committee Elected Member, and IEEE EDS Educational Activities Committee Member.
The event is organized by:
IEEE UKRI: (AP.ED.MTT.Photonics) Societies Joint Chapter
Circuit & System Chapter, and
Instrumentation and Measurement Chapter
Contact: Prof Izzet Kale, University of Westminster
Email: kalei@westminster.ac.uk
Tel: 020-7911-5157
Past Events
Classification of Remotely Sensed Data from Urban AreasWed 3rd March 2004 at 6.00pm
Large Lecture Theatre, University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW
The IEEE UKRI CAS Chapter sponsored this lecture, which was presented by Prof. Jon Atli Benediktsson from University of Iceland, Reykjavik.
Abstract
The problem of classification of high resolution remotely sensed images from urban
areas is addressed. Previous studies have shown the interest of exploiting the local
geometrical information of each pixel to improve the classification. This is performed
using the derivative morphological profile obtained with a granulometric approach using
respectively opening and closing operators. Here it is proposed to replace this by a
morphological alternated sequential filter (ASF), where the openings and the closings
are applied alternately. The results and the robustness provided by the ASF are presented
on IKONOS panchromatic data. A fuzzy approach for classification is also introduced and
compared to the other methods.
For travel information, see www.cmsa.wmin.ac.uk/maps/travelinfo.html
Two-Dimensional Allpass Digital Filters: Theory and Application
30th March 2004 at 1.30 for 2pm start
University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London
The IEEE UKRI CAS Chapter cosponsored this lecture, which was presented by Dr Stuart Lawson. Further information can be found in the event poster.
A World Without Wires for the Paperless Office?
30th March 2004 at 7.30 for 8pm start
Jacksons Lane Community Centre, opposite Highgate Underground Station, London
The IEEE UKRI CAS Chapter cosponsored this lecture, which was presented by Prof. Anthony C. Davies, Emeritus Professor, Kings College London and Visiting Professor, Kingston University
Abstract
The IEEE 802 standards have made a substantial contribution to the development of Wireless
LAN technologies for home and office environments, but the many alternative schemes, and
the attempts at harmonization of systems co-existing in the licence-free Industrial,
Scientific and Medical (ISM) bands have led to a rather confusing and complex scenario.
Additionally various alliances of companies have formed to promote particular solutions
(Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.). The presentation will be a tutorial overview and comparison
of the standards for low cost wireless local area networks, including Bluetooth, Wi-fi,
hiperlan and Zigbee. This abstract can also be found in the event poster.
Analog Signal Processing Conference 2004
3rd November 2004
Oxford Brookes University
The IEEE UKRI CAS Chapter co-sponsored the 7th Analog Signal Processing Conference.
Analog electronics is an important enabler for a vast range of
consumer and industrial products and continuing technological advances
in ‘Systems on a Chip’ and VLSI design have increased the scope for
innovative analog design. Recent advances in IC technologies, such as
silicon on insulator (SOI) and copper interconnect, together with the
continuing reduction in feature size are presenting new challenges and
opportunities. At the discrete level, the on-going development of
component technology together with increasing system performance
requirements are presenting new challenges to the analog designer.
This conference provided a forum for industry and academia to present recent work on state-of-the-art ‘analog signal processing’.
For more information about Chapter events, contact the Chapter Chairman,
Prof. Izzet Kale
Annual Report
The Chairman's Annual Report for the year 2003.Committee
ChairmanProf. Izzet Kale
University of Westminster, Department of Electronic Systems
115 New Cavendish Street,
London W1W 6UW
Tel: +44-(0)20-7911-5157 Fax: +44-(0)20-7580-4319
e-mail:
Past Chairman
Prof. Vedat Tavsanoglu
School of Electrical, Electronic & Information Eng
South Bank University
Borough Road
London SE1 0AA
Tel: 0207 815 7526
Fax: 0207 815 7599
e-mail:
Vice Chair
Prof. Yichuang Sun
University of Hertfordshire, Department of Electronic, Communication
and Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Hatfield
Herts AL10 9AB
Tel: 01707 284196 Fax: 01707 284199
e-mail:
Society Website
Further details about the parent Society can be found on the IEEE CAS Society website.
