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January 4, 2010
below: PV Tech;
Conf. Calendar
Science Fair Judges;
SJSU Classes
Tech Classes;
Sr. Member upgrade
Ethernet;
ISQED
CMOS Tech;
Skills classes
Thermal;
Reliability
Asia EMC;
Ed'n Chapter
 
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Download the new January GRID.pdf   (600 kB) -- 30 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, Events for January:
SCV-TMC - 1/7 | Value-based Scheduling: Get your Organization's Priorities Straight - multiple projects, shifting priorities, overcommitted teams ... (Ramada, 6PM) [more]

EnCorps - 1/10 | Open House: Transitioning for Engineering Professionals - switching from engineering to high-school teaching ... (Alliant, 4PM) [more]

SCV-Mag - 1/12 | A New Paradigm for Exchange Bias in Polycrystalline Films - granular model, thermal and magnetic cycling, antiferromagnetic grains ... (WD, 7PM) [more]

SCV-CPMT - 1/13 | High-Reliability Through-Silicon Via (TSV) Solutions for Image Sensor Packaging - module trends, wafer-level packaging, barriers to adoption ... (Biltmore, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-ComSoc - 1/13 | The Smart Packet Core for 3G and 4G Mobile Networks - functionality, Radio Access Network (RAN), IP backbone routers ... (NSC, 6PM) [more]

SCV-Nano - 1/19 | Nanotechnology in 2010 and Beyond: Beating the Recession, Launching Big Ideas - big ideas, alignment with research labs, five promising technologies ... (NSC, 11:30AM) [more]

SCV-CNSV - 1/19 | What Everyone Should Know About China - doing business, cultural perspectives, executive interviews ... (Keypoint, 7PM) [more]

SCV-EMB - 1/20 | SMRT (Single-Molecule, Real-Time) Biology - single-molecule resolution, dynamics, commercial application ... (Stanford, 6:15PM) [more]

SCV-SSC - 1/21 | Integrated Circuit Design with Nano-Electro-Mechanical Switches - switch-optimized circuit architectures, energy, performance, tradeoffs ... (NSC, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-CSS - 1/21 | Robot Team Coordination and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) - control method, 2D laser, algorithm, commercial applications ... (CMU, 7PM) [more]

SCV-AP - 1/21 | Channel Surfing: Managing Propagation in Broadband Wireless Systems - WiMAX, LTE propagation challenges, OFDMA modulation, mitigation ... (Cogswell, 6PM) [more]

SCV-CNSV - 1/22 | Patents for Engineering Consultants: The Basics, Your Opportunities, and Your Risks - infringment, licensing, litigatation ... (Keypoint, 8:30AM) [more]

SF-IAS - 1/26 | Cogeneration: An Electrical Perspective - design approach, interconnection to grid, distributed generation ... (Sinbad's, 5:30PM) [more]

SCV-PSES - 1/26 | Codes, Standards and Listings: Who Requires What, and Why - reliable resources, third-party agencies, sustainability standards ... (AM, 7PM) [more]

OEB-Mag - 1/27 | Non-adiabatic Spin-torques in Narrow Magnetic Domain Walls - magnitude, orientation, spin-dependent transport, current-driven dynamics ... (ElTorito, 5:30PM) [more]

IEEE-USA - 1/28 | There's No Crying in Business: How Women Can Succeed in Male-Dominated Industries - webinar: gender barriers, tools and strategies ... (Web, 11AM) [more]

SCV-CPMT - 1/28 | Thin is In: Thinning of IC Chips - flawless silicon crystal, singulation, vertical stacking, assembly, packaging ... (Biltmore, 11:30AM) [more]

SCV-EDS - 1/29 | 3D Interconnect: Shaping Future Technology - higher densities, smaller form factors, greater functionality ... (Hyatt Regency, 9AM) [more]

SCV-CPMT - 2/10 | Large-Scale Print Manufacturing of Complex, Miniature 3D Structures - chambers, channels, dielectrics, sensors, circuits, clean process ... (Biltmore, 6:00PM) [more]

SCV-Mag - 2/16 | Technology Trends for Magnetic Storage: What Is The Future? - miniaturization, multiterabyte, advanced heads, alternative technologies ... (WD, 7PM) [more]

SCV-EMB - 2/17 | Optical Coherence Tomography – From Bench to Bedside - cross-sectional images, ophthalmology, managing retinal diseases ... (Stanford, 7:30PM) [more]

SF-IAS - 2/23 | Getting the Most Out of Your Electrical Room - work clearance, Equipment sizing, utility requirements, seismic ... (Sinbad’s, 5:30PM) [more]


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Semiconductor, Microelectronics, Microsystems, and Nanotechnology Training
Photovoltaics Technology and Manufacturing  
    -- One-day course     -- February 1, 2010     -- in San Francisco
For every manager, engineer, and technician entering the photovoltaic field, whether it be working directly for a photovoltaic manufacturer or system integrator or selling to PV manufacturers.
CDMA and EV-DO Technology  
    -- Three-day course     -- February 8-10, 2010     -- in San Jose
Both standards require an in-depth understanding to correctly and efficiently implement them. Spread-spectrum technique, frequency reuse, soft handoffs, and more.
Semiconductor Reliability  
    -- Three-day course     -- February 8-10, 2010     -- in San Jose
Detailed instruction on a variety of subjects pertaining to semiconductor reliability
Failure and Yield Analysis  
    -- Four-day course     -- February 15-18, 2010     -- in San Jose
Detailed instruction on a variety of effective tools, as well as the overall IC process flow for locating and characterizing the defect responsible for the failure.
For full course outlines and registration information: www.semitracks.com
    CONFERENCE CALENDAR   (with quick-links)
The Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium   [more]
- January 25-28, 2010   - Doubletree Hotel, San Jose
Semiconductor Thermal Modeling, Measurement and Management Symposium (SEMI-THERM)   [more]   - February 21-25, 2010   - Hyatt Regency Santa Clara Convention Center
Ethernet Technology Summit   [more]
- February 23-25, 2010   - Wyndham Hotel, San Jose
International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED)   [more]   - March 22-24, 2010   - DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose
Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Week)   [more]   - April 12-16, 2010   - Beijing, China


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Volunteers for Middle, High Schools
Science Fair Judges Needed [more]
    Science Fair season is coming up. Traditionally, the IEEE has provided both prizes and judges for local fairs and we need your help once again. These fairs provide an opportunity for students from middle schools and high schools to show their projects and hear comments from professionals like you. Projects range from the simple to the sophisticated, but behind every project is a student who is anxious to find out what you think about it. As a judge you will interact with students and help them understand what they did right and how they could do better next time.
    This year we will be supporting three science fairs: San Mateo (Thursday, February 4th), Santa Clara (Wednesday, March 17th) and Santa Cruz (Saturday, March 13th). Generally, the judging starts about 10:00 AM and lasts until about 4:00 PM (however, the San Mateo Fair is judged in the evening). Even if you can only stay a few hours, your help will still be greatly appreciated by the students. No previous experience is necessary -- only patience and common sense.
    If you are interested in helping out at one of these fairs, or can sponsor a prize, please call Charlie Neuhauser at (408) 245-0085 (W) or E-mail him at Cneuhauser@Earthlink.net. You can find out more about the fairs at the following sites: Santa Clara - www.science-fair.org   Santa Cruz – www.science.santacruz.k12.ca.us   San Mateo - www.smcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/pubs.asp?Q=1
San Jose State University, College of Engineering
New Graduate Programs in Mixed Signal, Cloud Computing, Clean Tech [more]
- Executive-style cohort learning   - Classes held once a week at night and on weekends
- Certificate Programs   - or, accelerated 2-year MS degree programs
Technology moves at warp speed -- be sure to keep up. Master a new set of skills! SJSU has worked with industry executives from major corporations in the Bay Area to develop cohort programs aimed at high-tech working engineers. Two new programs:
  • Electrical Engineering, emphasis on Analog & Mixed Signal (Design, or Tools)
  • Software Engineering, emphasis in Cloud Computing, SOA & Virtualization
  • Engineering, emphasis in Clean Technology
    Enroll in an individual class, one of the certificate programs, or for an entire MS degree program. For more information: www.engr.sjsu.edu/ges/off-campus/new-cohorts (under "New Cohorts") or contact Adrienne Toh Cadotte.
  • 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. Upcoming Open Houses and courses:
    Embedded Systems and VLSI Engineering Program Overview (20544 - no cost) on Jan 11   - Software Development Program Overview (3085 - no cost) on Jan 12   - Network Engineering and System Security Program Overview (20545 - no cost) on Jan 13   - Renewable Energy (22410) starts Jan 21   - SystemVerilog for Advanced Design Verification (18966) starts Jan 25   - Logic Synthesis, Introduction (4377) starts Jan 25   - Real-Time Embedded Systems Architecture and Programming (5381) starts Jan 26   - Design Simulation with Verilog and SystemVerilog (6932) starts Jan 26   - Java Programming, Comprehensive (6634) starts Jan 25   - Discount for early registration. Browse the full course listing: www.ucsc-extension.edu/EngTech
    SCV Section and PACE sponsor a ...
    SENIOR MEMBER Upgrade Night!
        -- Monday, January 25     -- Cogswell College, Sunnyvale
        -- 6:15 - 7:30 PM     -- YOU can do it!
    Have you considered the prestige and career potential in an easy upgrade to Senior Member of the IEEE? Now's your chance! All interested Members who've been working for more than about 6 years should bring your filled-out Application and get upgraded to Senior Member. Our team of References will guide and help you.
    For full details, see our flyer: www.e-grid.net/docs/1001-scv-seniormember.pdf
    Unemployed? IEEE Member? Join our LinkedIn Support Group ...  
    Local jobs posted: Reliability Engineer ... LED Packaging Engineer ... Battery Chemist ... Xbox Design Validation Manager ... Optical Design Engineer ... Senior QA Engineer ... FPGA design contractor
    Request to be included, at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2403879
    Get the Information You Need ...
    Ethernet Technology Summit -- [more]
        -- February 23-25         -- Half-day tutorials, panels, keynotes
        -- Wyndham Hotel, San Jose     -- Sessions, workshops, exhibits
    Get the latest information from the experts who created or are creating the standards, developing new products, and leading the way to new applications.
    Sessions:   - Ethernet Security   - Ethernet Chipsets   - Ethernet and Virtualization   - System Design and Integration   - Customers Talk Back   - Ethernet in Broadband Networks   - Market Research   - Future of Ethernet Networks   - Power Over Ethernet
    Tutorials:   - Designing and Troubleshooting High-Speed Ethernet & Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)   - 40/100 GbE   - Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)   - Ethernet in Data Centers   - 10 GbE: Current Status and Future Trends   - Ethernet: An Energy Efficient Technology
    For more information: www.ethernetsummit.com
    "Leading Electronics Design for Quality and Manufacturability"
    International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design [more]
        -- March 22-24, 2010     -- DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose
        -- 6 Tutorials   -- Sessions (135 papers)   -- Keynotes   -- Exhibits
    Technical Sessions:   - SRAM Design for Quality   - Mixed Signal and Power Control Circuits   - Analog Design For Reliability   - Lithography & DFM   - Power & Performance Issues   - Parametric and Delay Test   - Package & IC Co-Design   - Advances in Power Distribution, Placement and Routing   - System-level NoC, SoC and ASIC design   … and more
    Full-day Tutorials:   -- Beyond 32 nm Technology   -- Energy Efficient Digital Circuit Design   -- Alternate Memories   -- SOC Verification   -- 3-D CAD Design   -- Microprocessor Architecture Impacts on Power
    Full information and registration: www.isqed.org
    Santa Clara University Graduate School of Engineering Certificate Program
    CMOS Technology, Sustainable IT -- [more]
      -- Multi-Part Series of one-day seminars   -- Throughout the winter and spring
    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:
    Low Power Digital CMOS Design #1: CMOS Power Dissipation & its High-Level Remedies, Wednesday, Jan 30, Dr. Santanu Dutta     Low Power Digital CMOS Design #2: Tricks and Techniques to Lower Power Dissipation in CMOS Design, Saturday, March 6, Dr. Santanu Dutta     Sustainability in Information Technology, Wed, April 21, Cullen Bash, Chandrakant Patel, Dr. Amip Shah, and Dr. Ratnesh Sharma, HP Sustainable IT Ecosystem Laboratory     The Design of CMOS RFIC I & II, Saturday, May 1 & Saturday May 22, Dr. Talal Al-Attar     Low Power Digital CMOS Design #3: Lower Power Design Methodoligies, Tools & Designs, Saturday, June 19, Dr. Santanu Dutta    
    For more information, visit www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate/ emergingtopics,   Use promotional code "IEEE" to save $50 per course.   Or contact Olivia Jenq, ojenq@scu.edu.
    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:
    Managing Time & Multiple Priorities [more]
    - January 13 (1/2 day) at Synopsys, Mountain View
    Virtual Teams: Working Together Apart [more]
    - January 14 at Synopsys, Mountain View
    Project Management: Team-Based Accountability [more]
    - February 16-17 at TIBCO Software, Palo Alto
    Management Essentials [more]
    - March 16-17 at TIBCO Software, Palo Alto
    Presentation Skills for Engineers [more]
    - March 17 at Integrated Device Technology, San Jose
          See the website for other courses and alternate dates.
    26th International
    Semiconductor Thermal Modeling, Measurement and Management Symposium (SEMI-THERM)
        - Hyatt Regency Santa Clara Convention Center   - February 21-25, 2010
        - Registration is now open

        SEMI-THERM is the world's premier forum specifically dedicated to thermal management of electronics. The symposium fosters the exchange of knowledge between academics, industry experts and practitioners on the latest advances in electronics thermal management.
    Session Topics: :   - Modeling & Simulation I & II   - Thermal Issues in 3D Packaging   - Micro-Scale Cooling   - Materials   - Green Technologies   - Experimental Methods I & II   - Thermal Issues in Multicore Architectures   - Single and Two-Phase Cooling   - LED Thermal Measurement   - Posters   - Embedded Tutorial   - Special Event: Academic Research Capability   - plus Vendor Workshops, an Evening Tutorial, and Exhibits

    More information, and to register: www.semi-therm.org

    56th Annual
    Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS)   [more]
    -- January 25-28, 2010       -- Doubletree Hotel, San Jose
      Transcending Traditional Reliability Approaches -- From Theory to Practice
    For Professionals concerned with Product Quality and Integrity. Participate in 4 days of Tutorials, Case Studies, Panel Sessions, Paper Sessions, Automated Tools Workshop and Exhibits and go home with the vision and tools to add value to your job performance and your company's product line.
      - 20 R&M Tutorials   - 23 technical sessions   - Software for R&M   - Math Techniques   - Management and R&M   - Maintainability/Testability   - Simulation Modeling   - CAE/Concurrent Engr.   - Screening & Failure Analysis   - Int'l R&M Standards   - FMECA/Fault Analysis
    Registration specials: 6 registering from the same organization get in for the price of 4. Corporate registration – one registration fee, one at a time, but no limit on the number of participants (good way to attend one session but not the entire Symposium). Webcasts: 7 days' access to all presentations and PDFs of the slides.
    For full details and Advance Program: www.rams.org
    EMC WEEK
    Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility [more]
    -- April 12-16, 2010       -- Beijing, China     -- 60 Sessions
    -- 18 Invited Sessions     -- 3 Topical Meetings     -- 14 Workshops & Tutorials
    -- with Exhibition on EMC RF/Microwave Measurement & Instrumentation
    This international symposium covers the entire scope of electromagnetic compatibility. Sessions on:   - EMC Management   - EMC Measurement Techniques   - EMC Standards & Regulations   - EM Environment   - Lightning Protection   - Power System EMC and High Power EMC   - System-Level EMC and Protection   - Transportation EMC   - Antenna and Wave Propagation   - PCB & Electronic Packaging EMC and SI   - Semiconductor Device and IC EMC   - Signal Integrity and Power Integrity   - Wireless Communication EMC   - Computational Electromagnetics   - Bio-Medical Electromagnetics   - Nanotechnology for EMC
    For full Workshop and Tutorial details and Advance Program: www.apemc2010.org
    Chapter of the Year
    Education Society Chapter Receives 2009 Chapter Award
        The IEEE Education Society's SCV Chapter announced today that it is the recipient of the 2009 Chapter Achievement Award. The Award recognizes an IEEE Education Society Chapter that provides exemplary technical activities, membership services, and societal activities to its members. Selection is based on the quality and quantity of activities and programs sponsored by the chapter, demonstration of successful outreach programs, growth in chapter membership, and interaction with other organizations within its section.
        Dr. Ali A. Iranmanesh, Chair of the SCV Chapter, received the Award on behalf of the chapter in the ceremony held in conjunction with the IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 2009.
        More information about the Santa Clara chapter can be found at www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/es
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