The 1997 Program features 164 technical papers authored by experts from 15 countries around the world. The 1997 Conference emphasizes papers addressing Multimedia.
Four addresses by leading authorities make up the Plenary Session that opens the Conference: "Technologies for Multimedia Systems on a Chip" by J. Borel of SGS-Thomson Microelectronics, "50 Years Doun, 50 Years to Go - A History of the Transistor and Where It Will Lead Us," By W. Brinkman of Lucent Technologies, "Multimedia Impact on Devices in the 21st Century" by H. Yasuda of NTT Corp., and "The Network Computer and Its Future" by R. Brodersen of UC Berkeley.
The program includes nine evening sessions devoted to informal discussion of controversial topics of current interest. Panels of technical experts will evoke lively audience participation as they debate the issues. In 1997, ISSCC offers a Short Course, "RF CMOS Circuit Design for Personal Communication Systems." The course will be held at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel on Tuesday February 4, two days before the official opening of ISSCC97. See pages 62 and 63 of this Advance Program for further information.
In 1997, ISSCC again offers a choice of up to three of a total of six tutorials on Wednesday, February 5, the day before the opening of the Conference. The objective of these tutorials is introduction to the specialized circuit areas that are the focus of ISSCC97. See pages 64 and 65 of this Advance Program for further information.
On Thursday, there will be a social hour for all registrants from 5:00PM to 6:00PM in the Golden Gate Hall (on the level above the Ballroom). Author interviews for that day will be part of the social hour.
The conference registration form and inquiries must be directed to:
ISSCC, 3697 South Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306;
Telephone: 415-494-7115 or Fax 415-494-6509.
Registrations sent by fax will be accepted only if payment by credit card is included. All students registering on-site and have their student ID with them to qualify for the $75 student fee. Payment of a member or non-member registration fee entitles the registrant to one copy of the Digest of Technical Papers, a Slide Supplement, a CD-ROM, and tickets for the social hour. Student registration does not the Slide Supplement or CD-ROM. Additional copies of the Conference publications can be purchased on-site at the Registration Desks. Prices for publications, post-conference, will be higher due to postage and handling costs; availability is limited following the Conference.
It is vital that hotel reservations reach the Marriott by January 6,1997. After January 6, if rooms are still available, they may not be at Conference rates. When contacting the San Francisco Marriott, be sure to tell them that you are with ISSCC to obtain Conference rates. Include your fax number on your hotel reservation form so they can confirm your reservation immediately.
The special Conference rates will also be available on a limited basis for up to three days before and following the Conference. Room reservations should be made as soon as possible.The hotel offers both non-smoking and handicap-accessible rooms that can be requested when making reservations.
For further information, or to be put on the Conference mailing list, please contact the Conference Coordinator:
Ms. Diane Suiters
ISSCC, 655 15th Street, NW, Suite #300
Washington, DC, Phone: 202-639-4255
Fax: 202-347-6109
Email: ISSCC@mcimail.com
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