VLSI Electronics

List of Contributors

Preface

Chapter 1 Silicon-on-Insulator for VLSI and VHSIC

I. Introduction

II. Application of SOI to VLSI/VHSI Circuits

III. The Various SOI Technologies

IV. Conclusions

References

Chapter 2 X-Ray Lithography

I. Introduction

II. Spectral Region of Interest

III. X-Ray Proximity Printing

IV. Sources

V. Masks

VI. Resists

VII. Mask Alignment

VIII. Exposure Systems

IX. Applications

X. Conclusion

References

Chapter 3 Transient Response of Electron Transport in GaAs Using the Monte Carlo Method

I. Introduction

II. Monte Carlo Method

III. Transient Response Calculations

IV. Conclusion

References

Chapter 4 Technology and Manufacturing of High-Density Magnetic-Bubble Memories

I. Introduction

II. Critical Developments Necessary for High-Density Bubble Technology

III. Magnetic-Bubble Technology

IV. Magnetic-Bubble Memory Manufacturing

V. Future Trends in Bubble Devices

VI. Summary

References

Chapter 5 Metallic Superlattices

I. Introduction

II. Preparation Techniques

III. Structural and Physical Properties

IV. Summary

References

Chapter 6 The Challenge of Education for VLSI

I. The Situation

II. The Solutions

III. Conclusion

References

Chapter 7 The Impact of VLSI on Medical Signal Processing

I. Introduction

II. Biological Signals

III. Methodologies for Computer Analysis of Biological Signals

IV. Implementation of Signal-Analysis Systems on VLSI Devices

V. Future Development of VLSI for Dedicated Signal Processing

References

Chapter 8 The Effect of VLSI: Prospects for the Office of the Future

I. VLSI and Office Work

II. Mechanization of the Office

III. Office of the Future: Convergence of Need and Technology

References

Chapter 9 The Impact of VLSI Technology on the Design of Intelligent Measurement Instruments and Systems

I. Introduction

II. General Observations on Functional Building Blocks and Instrument Architecture

III. Ease of Operating an Instrument

IV. Taking Advantage of VLSI Technology in Accuracy

V. Testability Considerations

VI. Conclusions Regarding the Impact of VLSI Technology on Electronic Instrument and System Design

References

Chapter 10 Impact of VLSI on Pattern Recognition and Image Processing

I. Introduction

II. Digital Image Processing and Recognition

III. VLSI Architecture for Image Filtering and Segmentation

IV. LSI/VLSI Image-Processing and Pattern-Recognition Systems

V. Conclusions

References

Index

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