VLSI Electronics

VLSI Electronics: Microstructure Science, Volume 4 reviews trends for the future of very large scale integration (VLSI) electronics and the scientific base that supports its development.

This book discusses the silicon-on-insulator for VLSI and VHSIC, X-ray lithography, and transient response of electron transport in GaAs using the Monte Carlo method. The technology and manufacturing of high-density magnetic-bubble memories, metallic superlattices, challenge of education for VLSI, and impact of VLSI on medical signal processing are also elaborated. This text likewise covers the impact of VLSI technology on the design of intelligent measurement instruments and systems.

This volume is valuable to scientists and engineers who wish to become familiar with VLSI electronics, device designers concerned with the fundamental character of and limitations to device performance, systems architects who will be charged with tying VLSI circuits together, and engineers conducting work on the utilization of VLSI circuits in specific areas of application.

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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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