• Cellular System ICs: GSM, EDGE, TDMA, CDMA, 3G, WCDMA
• Wireless Data System ICs: Bluetooth, Home RF, WLAN, 802.11x, MMDS
• Broadband System ICs: Cable, TV Tuner, HDTV, xDSL
• Optical System ICs: Gigabit Transceivers, OC-48, OC-192, OC-768
• Small-Signal Circuits: LNA, Mixer, Switch
• Large-Signal Circuits: Power Amplifier
• Frequency Generation Circuits: VCO, PLL, Synthesizer
• High Frequency Circuits: Microwave, Millimeter Wave, LMDS
• Device Technology: Modeling, CAD, IC Technologies, Packaging, Reliability

Technical Format: The technical sessions will be held for three days from Sunday through Tuesday. Workshops will be on Sunday. Several invited sessions and talks will take place during the conference.

Microwave Week 2002: The RFIC 2002 will be in conjunction with the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS). Microwave Week 2002 will continue with the International Microwave Symposium and Exhibition, and the Microwave Historical Exhibit.

The guest program will include tours to scenic sites such as Victoria BC, Mount Rainier, Tillicum Village, Snoqualamie Falls and Vashon Island.

Technical Paper Electronic Submission

Author Registration and Paper Summary Steps:

1. Author registration form: title, author(s), and affiliation(s), and statement of exclusivity. This form also includes a 30-50 word abstract (describe the subject, its importance, and how the work contributes to the field). This required information must be submitted at the website: http://www.rfic2002.org
2. A four-page template for submitting the paper summary will be available at the website: http://www.rfic2002.org for authors to copy. This four-page template should be used for writing summary, including texts and figures. Make sure that the paper summary, including figures, does not exceed 4 pages, and the filesize is less than 1 MB. For PDF files, use Distiller and select "embed all fonts".
3. Submission: Deadlines:
   November 26, 2001 for *.doc formats
   December 3, 2001 for *.pdf format.
   Submissions will be acknowledged instantly.

• HARD copy, and FAX submissions will NOT be accepted.
• More than 4 pages of summaries will NOT be accepted.
• Late submissions will NOT be considered.

Authors of accepted papers will be required to submit a detailed paper which includes clear photos of the ICs described, for publication in the Symposium Digest.

Paper Selection Criteria:

All submissions must be in English. Papers will be selected based on the following factors:

• Originality: The paper must be unique and significant.
• Quantitative content: The summary should give an explicit description of the work with complete supporting data and adequate references to the existing literature.
• Clarity: The writing and figures must clearly communicate the author's purpose and results.
• Interest to RFIC membership: Why should this work be reported at this conference?
  

Clearances:

Authors are cautioned to obtain all required company and government clearances prior to submitting a paper. A statement that such clearances have been obtained, signed by the submitting author, must accompany the final manuscript of each accepted paper.

Presentation Format:

• Full-Length Papers report significant contributions, advancements, or applications of microwave technology in a formal presentation format with limited audience interaction.
• Short Papers typically report specific refinement or incremental improvements in the state of the art in a formal presentation format with limited audience interaction.
• Interactive Forum Papers provide an opportunity for authors to present theoretical or experimental results in greater detail, and in poster format, and/or to display hardware, perform demonstrations, and/or conduct discussions in an informal manner with interested colleagues.

Student Paper Contest:

A student paper contest will be held as part of the Symposium. Student papers will be reviewed in the same manner as all other conference papers. To be considered for an award, the student must have been a full time student (9 hours/term graduate, 12 hours/term undergraduate) during the time the work was performed. The student must be the lead author of the paper and must present the paper at the Symposium. The student is required to provide the e-mail address of the advisor as a part of the paper submission process. A memorandum will be automatically sent to the advisor to certify that the work was done by the student. Papers accepted for the competition will be judged on content and presentation. First, second, and third prizes will be awarded.

Notification:

Authors will be notified of the evaluation result in January 2002. Authors of accepted papers will receive copyright release forms and instructions for publication and presentation. Final Manuscripts must be received by Wednesday, March 4, 2002 for publication in the RFIC Symposium Digest.