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Conferences, Career Enhancement                           Please Post and Circulate within your Company/Lab 		September 28, 2009
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Localization 		Green Energy;
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Download the new October GRID.pdf   (700 kB) -- 41 pages of details on upcoming Chapter meetings, classes, and conferences on a wide variety of topics.   See the attached mini-GRID guide to activities (1-page PDF).

Chapter Meetings for October:
SCV-PELS - 9/30 | Intelligent Balance-Of-System (BOS) Electronics for Optimizing the Energy Output from Residential Solar Installations - hardware, software based approaches, distributed modules ... (Tigo, 6PM) [more]

SCV-RAS - 10/1 | Towards Robotic Cars - safer, more productive, self-driving, car sharing ... (CMU, 7PM) [more]

SCV-TMC - 10/1 | The Knowledge Transfer Bottleneck - agile development, documentation, reverse engineering, mentoring ... (Ramada, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-Phot - 10/6 | Tour: Applied Materials' Facilities for Display and Solar Applications - PECVD systems, assembly of process chambers, display & solar products ... (AM, 6PM) [more]

SCV-MTT - 10/8 | Robust Microwave Communications System Design for Remote Locations - small towns, villages, and industrial sites, design, maintenance ... (Agilent, 6PM) [more]

SCV-Section - 10/12 | IEEE Senior Member Grade Elevation Night - obtain Senior Member references, apply ... (Cogswell, 6:15PM) [more]

SCV-SPS - 10/12 | Detection of Information Flow and Anonymous Networking - simple monitoring, detection of routing, multicasting ... (NSC, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-CPMT+CSS - 10/14 | Wider Applications for 3D Accelerometer MEMS: Sensing, Gaming, Therapy - embedded intelligence, integrated sensing, injury therapy ... (Biltmore, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-ComSoc - 10/14 | Intel's Vision for the Future of Wireless Communications - next-gen wireless WAN (4G), WiFi, mmWave ... (NSC, 6PM) [more]

SCV-SSC - 10/15 | Nehalem-EX: a 45nm, 8-core Enterprise Processor - 2.3B transistors, 16-threads, 64-bit, 24MB L3 cache ... (NSC, 6PM) [more]

SCV-CAS - 10/19 | Energy-efficient On-chip Power Management: System, Circuit and Device Perspectives - mobile, improvements, power converters ... (Cadence, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-Nano - 10/20 | Opportunities and Challenges with Graphene Production and Application - high carrier mobility, stable crystal structure, ballistic transport ... (NSC, 11:30AM) [more]

SCV-Mag - 10/20 | TMR Recording Heads: Past and Future - increased areal density, head design, structure, physics ... (WD, 7PM) [more]

SCV-CNSV - 10/20 | From Bell Labs to Silicon Valley: A Saga of Technology Transfer, 1954-61 - Shockley Semiconductor, Fairchild, with Michael Riordan ... (Keypoint, 7PM) [more]

OEB-PES - 10/20 | Solar Thermal Electric Power Generation - hybrid systems, steam generation, applications ... (Scott's, 5:30PM) [more]

SCV-PELS - 10/21 | The Smart Power Grid - EPRI's vision, road map, power supply & delivery, standards ... (NSC, 6PM) [more]

SCV-CSS+RAS - 10/21 | Anybots' New Telepresence Robot QB - be two places, Wi-Fi coverage, control, conversations ... (Anybots, 5:45PM) [more]

IEEE-USA - 10/22 | Why Aren't I Hired Yet? - Webinar: IEEE-USA Employment & Career Strategies Forum ... (Web, 11AM) [more]

SF-IAS - 10/27 | Emergency Generator Paralleling Switchgear, Power Switching Control Methodologies for Low & Medium Voltage Applications - transition types, control, protection needs ... (Sinbad's, 5:30PM) [more]

SCV-CE - 10/27 | Digital 3D - From Theater to Home - how it works, active players, remaining challenges ... (HP, 6:30PM) [more]

TheTech - 10/28 | STAR TREK - THE EXHIBITION: Where Science Meets Science Fiction - IEEE evening, private showing ... (TheTech, 5:30PM) [more]

SCV-Ed - 10/28 | Mature Products for Remote Training - Adobe's Connect Pro, feature space, robust training applications ... (SVTI, 6:30PM) [more]

IEEE-USA - 10/29 | What are HR Professionals Looking For in a Resume? - Webinar: IEEE-USA Employment & Career Strategies Forum ... (Web, 11AM) [more]

SCV-CPMT+EDS+Rel - 10/30 | Impact of Packaging Materials and Processes on Device Soft Error Rates - half-day seminar, 6 speakers: SER, ultra-low Alpha materials, counting techniques ... (Cisco, 8:45AM) [more]

SCV-CPMT - 11/11 | Nanopackaging: Nanotechnologies in Microelectronics Packaging - nanocomposites for passive components, conductive interconnect ... (Biltmore, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-CAS - 11/16 | Reverse Engineering in the Semiconductor Industry - challenges, teardowns, sophisticated analysis ... (Cadence, 6:30PM) [more]

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ARM TechCon3 and Exhibition [more]
    -- October 21-23, 2009     -- Santa Clara Convention Center
    -- Panels, Training Workshops     -- Exhibits
A technical, engineering-oriented event organized by the ARM Partner ecosystem for engineers exploring or currently developing ARM hardware, software and systems design.     THREE PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS:  - Energy Efficiency and Design  - Internet Everywhere  - MCU and Tools
Keynote Talks: Opening Keynote Speaker: T.J. Rodgers, president & CEO, Cypress Semiconductor, and on the board of SunPower Corp. … plus keynotes from ARM, Mozilla,and CalTrans.
Save $200 through Sept. 30th – only $495 for a full 3-day conference pass!   A free Exhibition-Only pass includes access to the exhibits, keynotes, special industry training sessions, and special events.
Visit www.ARMtechcon3.com
Vote before October 1st
2009 IEEE Annual Election   [more]
Be sure to vote in this year's election. If all members in the SF Bay Area were to vote, we would decisively determine the next Presedent-elect! Make your voice count.
Mail your ballot right away (must arrive on Oct. 1). If you access your ballot electronically (www.directvote.net/ieee), then after you have logged in, the candidate biographical information will be available to you. The Candidates Biographies Booklet is also available in PDF at www.ieee.org/web/aboutus/corporate/election/ballot_material.html. 		    CONFERENCE CALENDAR   (with quick-links)
GSA Emerging Opportunities Expo and Conference   [more]
- October 1, 2009   - Santa Clara Convention Center
Electromagnetic Compatibility Mini-Symposium   [more]
- October 15-16, 2009   - Hilton Hotel, Santa Clara
Localization World Conference & Exhibits   [more]
- October 20-22, 2009   - Santa Clara Convention Center
ARM TechCon3 and Exhibition   [more]
- October 21-23, 2009   - Santa Clara Convention Center
Sprint Open Developer Conference   [more]
- October 26-28, 2009   - Santa Clara Convention Center
AdvancedTCA/MicroTCA Summit   [more]
- October 27-29, 2009   - Santa Clara Convention Center
35th Int'l Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis   [more]
- November 15-19, 2009   - San Jose Convention Center
3D Architectures for Semiconductor Integration and Packaging   [more]
- December 9-11, 2009   - Hyatt Regency S.F. Airport, Burlingame
    CALLS FOR PAPERS:
International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design   [more]
- March 22-24, 2010   - San Jose   - Abstracts Due Oct. 17
Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility & Technical Exhibition on EMC RF/Microwave Measurement & Instrumentation   [more]
- April 12-16, 2010   - Beijing, China   - Abstracts Due Oct. 5
Electrical Engineering Position:
Associate Electrical Engineer [more]
    - $93,600 to $113,760     - exceptional benefits
    - Position closes on October 9th
Advance your career with an industry-leading water supply and wastewater utility. The East Bay Municipal Utility District has one permanent opening located in the Support Services Division of the Wastewater Department. Strong technical expertise in power system engineering with some experience in control systems and instrumentation engineering is highly desirable.
Requirements:   - A bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited electrical engineering curriculum   - Four years of professional electrical engineering experience   - Current CA registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer.
For full details and application materials, visit us at www.ebmud.com or call (510) 287-0742. 		UPCOMING CLASSES for Working Engineers
UC Santa Cruz Extension in Silicon Valley [more]
Check out our brand new facility at 2505 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara, near the Great America Parkway / Bowers Ave exit off Hwy 101. This facility brings our career oriented courses even closer to the Silicon Valley community. Upcoming courses:
Linux Kernel Architecture and Programming (1397) Starts Oct 1
Printed Circuit Board Design for Signal Integrity and EMC Compliance (21943) Starts Oct 3
Linux System and Networking Administration (13515) Starts Oct 3
ASIC Physical Design, Advanced (0634) Starts Oct 5
Cryptography and Network Security (22183) Starts Oct 10
Mixed Signal IC Verification with Verilog-AMS (19950) Starts Oct 10
Software Quality and Testing Embedded Systems (21973) Starts Oct 17
Browse the full course listing: www.ucsc-extension.edu/EngTech
Theme: It's All About Resolution.
35th Int'l Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis [more]
    -- November 15-19, 2009     -- San Jose Convention Center
    -- Sessions: Tues-Thurs, Nov 17-19     -- Exposition: Tues-Wed, Nov 17-18
ISTFA’09 combines technical sessions, tutorials, an exhibition, and user group meetings with a focus on making the full experience a strong benefit for the attendee.
Sessions:  - Emerging Concepts  - Photon Beam-based Techniques  - Nanoprobing  - Circuit-edit  - Sample Preparation  - Alternative Energy Photovoltaic FA  - Failure Analysis Process  - Packaging/Assembly Level FA  - Photon Beam-based Techniques  - Advanced Metrology and System Level FA  - plus Panel Discussion, Poster Papers
Plus Tutorials, six Short Courses, exhibits.  Register by Sept 18 – Save up to $200.
Download the Advance Brochure ...   www.ISTFA.org 		Learn.  Code.  Deliver.  All on the Sprint Now Network
Sprint Open Developer Conference   [more]
- October 26-28, 2009   - Santa Clara Convention Center
All application developers and content providers are encouraged to attend to learn how to leverage the full suite of open development capabilities available from Sprint.
Focus on Mobile: Palm Pre, Android, Java, OSGI, RIM Blackberry, Web, Windows Mobile.   Monetize Your Content: Lightning Pitches, Strategies, Support   Network/Product Capabilities: LBS, Messaging, M2M / Embedded, 4G   ALSO:   - Partner Pavilion   - Lightning Pitches   - Developer Sandbox   - After-Hours Coding Camps   - Blogging Lounge   - UI Design Clinics
To register, visit developer.sprint.com/devcon2009
Professional Skills Courses in the SF Bay Area
Choose from an array of skills-development classes, from Effective Training Associates, the Technology Management Council and the CPMT Chapter.   Classes this fall:
Presentation Skills [more]
- October 13 at TIBCO Software, Palo Alto
Clear Business, Technical, and E-Mail Writing [more]
- October 14 at Brocade, San Jose
Strategic Thinking at the Functional Level [more]
- October 21 at Brocade, San Jose
5 Habits of Intentional Leadership [more]
- October 28-29 at Synopsys, Sunnyvale
Getting Things Done Across Organizational Borders [more]
- November 3 at Synopsys, Mountain View
Situational Leadership II [more]
- November 3-4 at TIBCO Software, Palo Alto
      See the website for other courses and alternate dates. 		Theme: Know-how for Global Success
Localization World Conference & Exhibits [more]
    -- October 20-22, 2009     -- Santa Clara Convention Center
Attendees from more than 30 countries will learn about globalization best practices and the latest innovations in localization and international Web development from companies who are market leaders in international business.   Four Distinct Tracks:
Global Business Best Practices: Experienced business people provide practical insights for companies that want to venture with confidence into new international markets.
Localization Core Competencies: An introductory track for companies that need to localize, but are unsure where to start.
Advanced Localization Management: This track, the heart of Localization World, continues to provide the latest information on trends, processes, technologies and influences that shape the world of localization.
Managing Global Websites: Leading companies, each with an outstanding web presence, offer their expertise for launching and maintaining a worldwide web platform.
   Save $100 through Sept. 15! Academic discounts. Plan to attend ...   www.localizationworld.com
Santa Clara University Graduate School of Engineering Certificate Program
 Smart Grid, Solar Growth, Green Job Boom -- [more]
    -- 5-Part Series of half- and one-day seminars     -- Throughout the fall
Gain a good understanding of the specific technology area and its latest developments as well as networking with the speaker and other industry professionals. Attend one, several, or all:
Smart Grid and Energy Storage Overview, Sunday, Sept 27, by Electric Power Research Institute     Introduction to Photovoltaics, Wednesday, Oct 28, Dr. Peter Borden     Function and Design of Solar Cells, Friday, Nov 6, Dr. Peter Borden     The Advanced World of Photovoltaics, Friday, Nov 13, Dr. Peter Borden     Flexible Electronics and Plastic Green Technologies, Monday, Nov 16, Dr. Geetha R. Dholakia
For more information, visit /www.certain.com/system/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x797906cc5b,   Use promotional code "IEEE" to save $50 per course.   Or contact Olivia Jenq, ojenq@scu.edu. 		The semiconductor industry's must-attend event
GSA Emerging Opportunities Expo & Conference [more]
    -- October 1, 2009     -- Santa Clara Convention Center
    -- No-cost registration thru Sept 25th (includes lunch and reception)
More than 75 exhibiting companies and a full day of educational programming to address emerging opportunities changing the landscape of the semiconductor supply chain, with valuable networking opportunities for developers to review and understand the products and services of supply-chain partners.
Keynote Talks:   - The 'Innovation Imperative' Business Model   - Energy Harvesting   - Small-Footprint SoC for Portable Medical Instrumentation   - Opportunities for High Performance Semiconductor Solutions in Cloud Computing   - Home Networking: Opportunities and Challenges   - Smart Grids   - Enabling 3G Wireless Digital Distribution In Emerging Markets
For more information, visit www.gsaglobal.org/expo.
Sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley CPMT, EDS and Rel Chapters
Impact of Packaging Materials and Processes on Device Soft Error Rates   [more]
-- October 30, 2009       -- at Cisco Systems, San Jose (and as a Webinar)
-- Half-day Seminar       -- 8:30 AM - Noon     -- No cost
Talks:   - "Impact of Substrate SOP on Flip Chip Soft Error Rates," Rick Wong, Cisco Systems   - "Progress Towards Standardization of Alpha Flux Measurements on Electronic Materials," Brett Clark, Honeywell   - "Improving Accuracy of Alpha Emissivity Measurements for Wafers and Packaging Materials," Brendan Dwyer-McNally, XIA LLC   - "Dedicated ULA Assembly Line for Alpha Emissivity Control," Andy Tseng, ASE   - "Alpha Particle or Neutron SER - What Will Dominate in Future IC Technology?" Charles Slayman, Sun Microsystems   - "Soft Error Considerations for Low Power, High Reliability Applications," Jeff Wilkinson, Medtronic
For full details: www.cpmt.org/scv 		Santa Clara Valley EMC Chapter
 Electromagnetic Compatibility Mini-Symposium
    -- October 15-16, 2009     -- Hilton Hotel, Santa Clara
Day 1: Proper PCB Design for Signal Integrity and EMC Control with Dr. Bruce Archambeault:   - Introduction to General SI/EMC   - The Ground Myth   - Where Does the Current Flow?   - Pseudo-Differential Nets   - Return Current Spread   - I/O Filter Design   - Power Integrity & Decoupling Power/Ground planes   - Mixed-mode PCB design   - SI and EMC issues for high speed differential cables   - Signal Integrity and EMC design tools
Day 2: Use of PSPICE in Solving EMC Problems with Dr. Clayton Paul:   - Wavelength and Electrical Dimensions   - Spectral Content of Digital Signals   - Transmission Lines and Signal Integrity   - Ground Bounce and Power Rail Collapse   - Loop Inductance   - What is Partial Inductance?   - Partial Inductances of Segments of a Current Loop   - Physical Meaning of Partial Inductance   - Uses of Partial Inductance   - Use of PSPICE in Solving EMC Problems (An Interactive Tutorial)
Download the Fyer: www.e-grid.net/docs/0910-emc.pdf
ASIA-PACIFIC EMC WEEK -- CALL FOR PAPERS
Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility & EMC RF/Microwave Measurement & Instrumentation [more]
    -- April 12-16 , 2010     -- Beijing, China
    -- Preliminary paper submissions (4 page PDF) due Oct. 5, 2009
    -- Notification of acceptance: Dec. 20; Final paper submission: Jan. 25
The symposium will cover the entire scope of electromagnetic compatibility. Prospective authors are invited to submit original papers on their lastest research results. We also solicit proposals for special sessions, industrial forum, workshops and tutorials. Please submit your papers via the website.
Topics:   • EM Environment   • EMC Measurement Techniques   • System-Level EMC and Protection   • Power System EMC   • Antenna and Wave Propagation   • Transportation EMC   • Wireless Communication EMC   • PCB & Electronic Packaging EMC and SI   • Computational Electromagnetics   • Bio-Medical Electromagnetics   • Nanotechnology for EMC
Download the CFP: www.apemc2010.org 		CALL FOR PAPERS
11th Int'l Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED) [more]
    -- March 22-24, 2010     -- San Jose
    -- 4 to 8 page Paper Submission Deadline is October 17
    -- Acceptance Notification: Nov. 24; Final Camera-Ready paper: Jan. 3
ISQED bridges the gaps among electronic design tools and processes, integrated circuit technologies, processes and manufacturing, to achieve design quality. Authors are invited to submit papers on these and related topics:
  - Design for Manufacturability/Yield & Quality   - Physical Design, Methodologies & Tools   - Design Verification and Design for Testability   - EDA Methodologies, Tools, Flows & IP Cores; Interoperability and Reuse   - Robust & Power-conscious Devices, Interconnects, and Circuits   - Emerging/Innovative Process & Device Technologies and Design Issues   - Package-Design Interactions & Co-Design   - Design of Reliable Circuits and Systems   - System-level Design, Methodologies & Tools
Download the full CFP: www.isqed.org
The Practical and Competitive Landscape on the Path to Implementation
 3D Architectures for Semiconductor Integration and Packaging [more]
- December 9-11, 2009   - Hyatt Regency S.F. Airport, Burlingame
3-D integration and packaging represents a paradigm shift for the semiconductor industry, opening entirely new pathways for performance advancement and new prospects for industry growth.     Focus:   - Market Impacts and Analysis   - End-user Perspectives   - 3-D Integration & Packaging Technologies   - Design Methodology and Tools   - Manufacturing Issues and Solutions     Preconference Symposium: "The Latest Views and Analysis on 3-D Integration, TSV Processing, and Reliability", with industry experts.
Sessions:   - The IDM and Foundry Perspective   - Growth Forecasts   - Applications   - Rethinking Design Approaches   - The Packaging Foundry's Vital Role   - Wafer Handling in Manufacturing   - Industry and Government Funded 3-D Efforts   – Key Research Outcomes and Resources
Reduced Fees through November 24th -- save $100. Visit techventure.rti.org/Winter2009 . 		Bringing today's computing power to embedded applications
 AdvancedTCA/MicroTCA Summit [more]
- October 27-29, 2009   - Santa Clara Convention Center
AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA are the open-standard modular COTS platforms, revolutionizing the industry. Learn how you can reduce equipment costs and development time while making systems more flexible and more maintainable.     Summit themes include creating standards-based telecom equipment, reducing equipment cost and development time, and making equipment more flexible and more maintainable.
Topics:   - High-availability systems   - System development   - IP telephony   - Switch fabrics   - Storage   - MicroTCA   - Cooling   - Power distribution   - System interfaces   - Wireless applications   - Hot-swapping   - Software   - Platform management
Reduced Fees through October 22nd -- save $500. For more information: www.AdvancedTCAsummit.com .
State of California EnCorps Teachers Program
 Recuiting Engineers as Math/Science High School Teachers [more]
    - Next Application deadline: October 30, 2009
Become a teacher and change California students' lives! The Governor's EnCorps Teachers Program is an innovative public-private partnership dedicated to increasing the number of much-needed math and science teachers. We recruit retiring engineering, math and science professionals (like you).
Qualifications:   - You possess a Bachelor's degree   - You are fully eligible to work in the United States   - You are retired or planning to retire in 2010
Visit our website for full information: www.encorpsteachers.org 		STAR TREKฎ: THE EXHIBITION - Where Science Meets Science Fiction [more]
    - Wednesday, Oct 28, 2009     - from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    - at The Tech, in downtown San Jose     - $18 for adults/seniors; $15 for children 3-17
You are invited to a private showing for IEEE, ASME and SVEC members (and families) only! Use special promotion code "IEEE" to purchase your tickets and save over 25%. Buy them as late as the 28th – print them out and bring them with you. You must log-in to receive this discount.
Over 200 artifacts:   - An authentic replica of the bridge from the U.S.S Enterprise   - The trifecta of the Star Trek universe: a tricorder; a phaser, and a communicator   - The actual shooting model for the Borg Cube, that impending vision of doom.   More details: www.startrekexhibition.com
Visit our website for full information: tickets.thetech.org/account
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