edited by Giuseppe Ferla (STMicroelectronics S.r.l., Italy) , Antonio Imbruglia (STMicroelectronics S.r.l., Italy) , & Luigi Fortuna (Università degli Studi di Catania, Italy)

This volume covers a wide area — from research topics to the design and improvement of integrated circuit devices, already existing or to be introduced to the market.

• Analog Layout Area Optimization (G F Giuffrida)
• Analysis of a Flash Memory Device (M Pisasale et al.)
• VHDL Design, DFT, ATPG and LAYOUT Implementation Service of a Digital Block for DAC Converter (A De Capoa et al.)
• Improving the ST20C2P Microprocessor: An Introduction (S Arancio)
• Actual Status and Possible Development for CHIMERA Readout and Control System (R Papaleo)
• Passive Component Modelling with HFSS (A Scalambrino)
• Integrated Passive Components and Power Amplifier Elementary Stadiums in Integrated HF Technology (G Catrini)
• VLSI CMOS Design of a RD-CNN for Motion Control of Multi-Actuator Robotic Systems (F Giuffrè)
• CNN Based Integration Design in 0.35μm CMOS Technology for Data Protection (L S Petralia)
• Design of a Switching Regulator with Fuzzy Control in BCD Technology (G Scalia)
• The Multispark System (G Mangiaratti)