IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Newsletter | Volume 14 | Issue 4 | August 2020 | CURRENT/PAST ISSUES

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IEEE ISCAS 2021, Daegu, Korea, May 23-26, 2021

ISCAS2021

The IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS) is the flagship conference of the IEEE Circuits and Systems (CAS) Society and the world’s premiere networking forum for researchers in the highly active fields of theory, design and implementation of circuits and systems. This is accomplished through technical conference sessions, poster sessions, live demonstration sessions, and publication of conference papers. ISCAS 2021 will be driven by the theme “Smart Technology for an Intelligent Society” aiming to emphasize the potential of the CAS Society to find multidisciplinary solutions for the societal and engineering challenges of our times.

To implement the above vision, this year’s meeting will highlight the following innovation themes

  • Emerging Technologies
  • Smart Systems for Automotive
  • Cognitive Computing and Deep Learning
  • Personalized Healthcare Systems
  • Brain: Innovation NeuroTechnologies
  • Internet of Things
  • Big Data Processing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Sustainable Computing and Systems
  • Energy-aware Systems and Services
  • 5G and Multi-Gigabit Optoelectronics Comm

by collecting contributions in all areas of Circuits and Systems, including but not limited to the following topics:

  • Analog and Mixed Signal Circuits and Systems
  • Communications Circuits and Systems
  • Sensory Circuits and Systems
  • Nonlinear Systems and Circuit Theory
  • Visual Signal Processing and Communications
  • Education in Circuits and Systems
  • Beyond CMOS: Nanoelectronics and Hybrid Systems Integration
  • Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems
  • Power and Energy Circuits and Systems
  • Biomedical Circuits and Systems
  • Neural Networks and Neuromorphic Engineering
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Multimedia Systems and Applications

Selected ISCAS2021 papers will be invited for possible publication either in the IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems – Part I, in the IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems – Part II, or in the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems.

Important Dates:

  • Special Session proposals: Oct 5, 2020
  • Regular papers submission: Oct 23, 2020
  • Live Demo proposals: Oct 23, 2020
  • CAS Trans papers: Nov 16, 2020
  • Special Session Papers submission: Nov 17, 2020
  • Tutorial proposals: Dec 7, 2020
  • Notification of acceptance for tutorials: Jan 11, 2021
  • Notification of acceptance: Jan 15, 2021
  • Final submission deadline: Feb 5, 2021

Symposium Website: www.iscas2021.org


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ESWEEK 2020, Hamburg, Germany (September 2020)

Embedded Systems Week (ESWEEK) is the premier event covering all aspects of hardware and software design for smart, intelligent and connected computing systems. By bringing together three leading conferences (CASES, CODES+ISSS, EMSOFT), a special track on Trustworthy IoT (Internet of Things), a symposium (NOCS) and several workshops and tutorials, ESWEEK allows attendees to benefit from a wide range of topics covering the state of the art in embedded systems research and development.

*All dates/times are anywhere on earth deadlines

  • April 3, 2020: Abstract Submission Deadline
  • April 17, 2020: Full Paper Submission Deadline
  • April 17, 2020: Workshop Proposals Deadline
  • May 1, 2020: Tutorial/Special Session Proposals Deadline
  • June 5, 2020: CASES, CODES+ISSS, EMSOFT WiP Submissions Deadline
  • July 6, 2020: Author Notification
  • September 20, 2020 to September 25, 2020: ESWEEK Event

Conference website: https://www.esweek.org/


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SiPS 2020, Coimbra, Portugal (October 2020)

SiPS2020

The IEEE Workshop on Signal Processing Systems (SiPS) is a premier international forum in the area of design and implementation of signal processing systems. This is the first time SiPS takes place in Coimbra, Portugal, featuring a comprehensive program, including technical workshops, tutorials, demonstrations and exhibitions. Top notch research and experiences related with hardware and software optimization and implementation of signal processing systems, machine learning for signal processing, design methods of signal processing systems and signal processing application systems are welcome. The prime theme of the 2020 edition addresses all kinds of novel investigation «Towards Intelligent and Energy-Efficient Signal Processing Systems». We invite prospective authors to submit 6-page (max.) original papersin areasincluding, but not limited to:

  • Software Implementation of Signal Processing Systems
  • Hardware Implementation of Signal Processing Systems
  • Machine Learning for Signal Processing
  • Design Methods of Signal Processing Systems
  • Signal Processing Application Systems

Important Dates

  • Technical Papers: 1st May 2020
  • Special Session Proposal: 1st May 2020
  • Tutorial Proposals: 1st May 2020

Conference Website: https://sips2020.org


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ISOCC 2020, Yeosu, Korea (October 2020)

ISOCC2020

ISOCC has established a long tradition as an annual conference providing the premier SoC design forum for worldwide researchers from academia and industries. Since its inception, ISOCC has been continuing to showcase the most recent innovations and trends in the semiconductor system-on-a-chip area with active participation from worldwide researchers in academia, industry, and institutes. ISOCC 2020 welcomes technical papers in the field of semiconductor circuits and systems presenting new advanced concepts and developments in analog and digital circuit and system design, theory, simulation, modeling, experimental implementations and experiences, and emerging technologies in the system-on-a-chip area. This year ISOCC is held with a theme of "Envisioning the Future with Intelligent SoC". In this conference, we will organize forums to inspire participants with social-technical developments through semiconductor SoC technologies and social events to connect with your colleagues in the SoC area. We welcome all the researchers and colleagues from industries, academia, and research institutions to this ISOCC 2020. 

Key Dates:

  • Submission of Regular Session Full Papers and Special Session Papers: 10 July 2020 (extended)
  • Submission of Tutorial Proposals: 1 June 2020 
  • Notification of Acceptance of Tutorial Proposals: 12 June 2020 
  • Notification of Acceptance of Regular Session Full Papers and Special Session Papers: 17 August 2020
  • Author & Early Registration: 28 August 2020 
  • Submission of Final Papers (for all accepted papers): 4 September 2020

Paper Submission:

A complete two-page manuscript must be submitted electronically in PDF format (template available here). Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For more information, please refer to the conference website.

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NEWCAS 2020, Montréal, Canada (November 2020)

The 18th IEEE International NEWCAS Conference will be held in Montréal, Canada, on November 2-4, 2020, at the SOFITEL Hotel. The program of the conference will be tailored to reflect the wide spectrum of topics and research interest shared among the organizing entities. This collaboration will be oriented towards advanced research in adaptive systems which constitutes the highlights of the NEWCAS conference, but also areas related to analog and digital signal processing, low power consumption, circuits and systems designs.

The topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Analog/mixed-signal circuits
  • Biomedical circuits and systems
  • CAD and design tools
  • Communication circuits and systems
  • Test and verification
  • RF & microwave circuits
  • Computer architecture and memory
  • Digital circuits
  • Digital signal processing
  • Imaging and image sensors
  • Low-power low-voltage designs
  • Embedded systems
  • Energy harvesting circuits
  • Sensory circuits and systems
  • Neuromorphic circuits & systems
  • Technology Trends

The deadline for full paper submission has been extended to February 17, 2020 23:59 (GMT – 0700).

Conference website: http://newcas2020.org/


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ICECS 2020, Glasgow, Scotland (November 2020)

ICECS2020

ICECS is an international conference dedicated to circuits and systems, held annually in Region 8 (EU, Africa and Middle-east). The 27th edition of this IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Region 8 flagship conference will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The scope of the conference will focus and not limited to:

  • Analog/mixed-signal/RF circuits
  • Biomedical and Bio-Inspired Circuits and Systems
  • EDA, Test and Reliability
  • Digital circuits and systems
  • Linear and Non-linear Circuits
  • Low-Power Low-Voltage Design
  • Microsystems
  • Neural networks, Machine and Deep Learning
  • Sensors and Sensing Systems
  • Signal Processing, Image and Video
  • VLSI Systems and Applications

A selection of the top accepted papers will be invited to submit an extended version for Journals supported by IEEE Circuits and Systems Society. 

Important Dates:

  • Special Sessions Deadline: May 31, 2020
  • Tutorial Deadline: June 30, 2020
  • Submission Deadline: June 30, 2020
  • Notification of Acceptance: August 31, 2020
  • Final Submission Deadline: September 20, 2020

Conference website: https://ieee-icecs.org


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LASCAS 2021, Arequipa, Peru (February 2021)

LCASCAS2021

LASCAS is the international symposium and flagship event of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society in Latin America. Its twelfth edition will take place in Arequipa, Peru. Arequipa is located in South Peru and it is about 1 h by flight from Lima. Arequipa has a wonderful landscape and there are numerous points of interest in the Arequipa region. The Colca Canyon, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the United States, is situated in the province of Caylloma. The Cotahuasi Canyon is in the La Union Province. Colca Valley provides incredible closeup views of majestic Andean condors soaring in their natural habitat. Cotahuasi, at 3,535 metres, is thought to be the deepest canyon in the world. To the north near Andaguas lies the Valley of Volcanoes. Arequipa is also about 300 km from Titicaca Lake. The Monasterio of Santa Catalina is colonial building stands out among the crowded field of beautiful colonial architecture in Peru.

The symposium will cover technical novelties and tutorial overviews on circuits and systems topics including but not limited to:

  • Analog and Digital Circuits
  • Mixed-Mode Circuits
  • Biomedical Electronics
  • Communication/RF Circuits
  • Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Nanoelectronics
  • Electronic Design Automation
  • VLSI Systems and Applications
  • FPGA Design and Applications
  • Circuit Testing
  • Fault Tolerant Circuits
  • Circuits and Systems for Space and Nuclear Applications

Proceedings will be published by IEEE and will be available at IEEEXplore. Best Papers will be invited to a special edition of the IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I (TCAS-I).

Special Session Proposal: September 1, 2020
Paper Submission: September 1, 2020
Tutorial Submission: September 1, 2020
Notification of acceptance: October 25, 2020
Camera-ready: November 10, 2020

General Chair: Carlos Silva Cardenas, PUCPeru
Program Chairs: François Rivet, University of Bordeaux, France, and Fernando Silveira, Udelar, Montevideo, Uruguay
Special Session Chair: Maciej Ogorzalek, Jagiellonian University, Poland

Conference website: ieee-lascas.org/


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