The session begins with an overview of market and technology trends and the technology infrastructure. World renowned researchers from national laboratories and academe review some of their current activities that are expected to form the basis of many products scheduled for commercialization in the first decade of the new millennium. Technical staffers from major manufacturers and exciting new startups will present information on their technologies for current and future applications. Companies supporting these technologies discuss recent developments in packaging, MEMS software design tools, high-volume testing and specialized manufacturing equipment that are expected to play a major role in the successful commercialization of these technologies. A panel of industry experts will discuss a number of technical and commercialization issues.
Audience participation is encouraged.
Guidelines for Speakers Authors whose papers are accepted are required to prepare an offset-printable manuscript of their contribution in English. The manuscript, maximum of 8 pages including illustrations and graphics, will be copied and bound in the submitted format. Deadline for receipt of manuscript is March 1, 1999. Late submission of manuscripts could preclude its publication in the proceedings. The language is English.