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60 Years of IEEE Solid-State Circuits

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Today, we’re celebrating sixty years at the heart of modern IC technology.

On May 1, 1966, a group of visionaries formed the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Council, aiming to create a dedicated forum for exchanging ideas in the fast-moving world of integrated circuits. What started as a focused council evolved into a global movement, officially becoming the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) in 1997.

From Gordon Moore to the AI Frontier

Our history reads like a roadmap of the digital age. Early leaders, like John G. Linvill and Gordon Moore, laid the groundwork for the SSCS community long before “Moore’s Law” became a household term.

For six decades, our members have driven major technological shifts:

  • The Birth of the Microprocessor: Moving from discrete components to complex integration.
  • The Wireless Revolution: Enabling the connectivity that defines the 21st century.
  • The Frontiers of Today: Driving the hardware that makes Artificial Intelligence, 6G, and Quantum Computing possible.

A Global Community

While technology has shrunk from centimeters to nanometers, our spirit remains unchanged. SSCS is a society built on the belief that open exchange between the world’s leading technologists and designers benefits everyone.

Today, SSCS is a vibrant global ecosystem of:

  • Flagship Conferences: Hosting the industry’s most prestigious gatherings—including ISSCC, CICC, the VLSI Symposium, ESSERC, and A-SSCC—where the world’s most significant semiconductor breakthroughs are first revealed.
  • World-Class Publications: Providing a home for groundbreaking research through the Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), Solid-State Circuits Magazine, and our open-access journal, OJ-SSCS, as well as specialized insights in SSC-Letters and JxCDC.
  • Distinguished Lecturers: Expert leaders who share cutting-edge knowledge across continents.
  • Student Creativity: Encouraging technical excellence through hands-on competitions that celebrate both the art and science of IC design, like the Student Circuit Design & T-Shirt Contests.
  • Monthly Technical Webinars: Offering deep-dive sessions with industry legends and academic pioneers, accessible to all members regardless of geography.
  • Future Leaders: Women in Circuits (WiC) and Young Professionals groups, fostering the next generation of innovators.
  • The SSCS Arduino Contest: Bridging the gap between system-level implementation and integrated circuit concepts for students around the world.
  • Open-Source Initiatives: Programs like the PICO Chipathon are lowering barriers for designers everywhere.
  • Student Travel Grants: Providing the financial support necessary for the brightest young minds to present their work at our global conferences.
  • Global Chapter Network: Bringing the Society to your doorstep with over 100 local chapters providing networking and technical growth in almost every corner of the globe.
  • The INSPIRE Program: Mentoring and supporting underrepresented groups and pre-university students to build a more inclusive future for the semiconductor industry.

Join Us for a Piece of Virtual Cake! 🍰

To our thousands of members, volunteers, and past officers: thank you. You are why SSCS remains the global “home” for integrated circuit experts.

Join us in celebrating virtually today and reflect on our journey—from that first 1966 meeting to today’s global impact.

Haven’t joined us “In Real Life” yet?

There’s never been a better time to join our legacy. Whether you’re a student, a researcher, or an industry veteran, there’s a place for you at our table.

🔗 Become a part of the next 60 years: https://www.ieee.org/membership-catalog/productdetail/showProductDetailPage.html?product=MEMSSC037

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Welcoming Dr. Asif Khan as Editor-in-Chief of JxCDC

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The IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Asif Khan as the new Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Journal on Exploratory Solid-State Computational Devices and Circuits (JxCDC).

Dr. Khan, a renowned semiconductor technologist and Associate Professor at Georgia Tech, takes the helm of this premier venue for exploratory research, where he will lead the publication’s mission to bridge the gap between materials science, devices, and circuit design.

Dr. Khan’s research is at the forefront of the “More than Moore” era. His work has provided foundational contributions to ferroelectric and negative-capacitance devices, helping to unlock new possibilities for:
  • Energy-Efficient Logic: Lowering the power floor for next-gen computing.
  • AI Hardware: Developing the physical substrates for advanced neuromorphic systems.
  • Beyond-CMOS Technologies: Engineering the materials and microelectronics of the future.

A recipient of the Intel Rising Star Award and the NSF CAREER Award, Dr. Khan’s impact is recognized across both academia and industry. His recent selection to the National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Symposium (2025) underscores his status as a visionary in the semiconductor field.

Beyond the lab, Dr. Khan is a dedicated mentor and community leader, actively advising semiconductor startups and engaging in STEM outreach to inspire future innovators.

As we embark on this new chapter, we express our deepest gratitude to our outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Azad Naeemi. Under Azad’s stewardship, JxCDC has established itself as a leading hub for cross-disciplinary research that pushes the boundaries of solid-state technology. We thank him for his years of dedicated service and his immense contributions to the SSCS and EDS communities.

With Dr. Khan leading, JxCDC remains committed to publishing high-impact research on emerging computational devices. We look forward to his leadership as the journal continues to explore the frontiers of solid-state innovation.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Khan to his new role!
Explore JxCDC Research: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/mostRecentIssue.jsp?punumber=6570653
Learn more about JxCDC: https://sscs.ieee.org/publications/ieee-journal-on-exploratory-solid-state-computational-devices-and-circuits-jcdc/
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A-SSCC 2025 – Circuit Insights Videos Now Available on the SSCS YouTube Channel

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The complete set of lecture recordings from Circuit Insights at A-SSCC 2025 is now available for viewing on the SSCS YouTube channel.

All five lectures, along with the full panel discussion, will premiere today, starting at 10:00 AM, with a new video being released every hour.

You can view the playlist and watch the premieres here:  

👉 IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society – YouTube

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe, and hit the bell icon for notifications when new videos go live.

We hope these videos serve as a valuable resource for students, early-career researchers, and anyone interested in circuit design fundamentals and emerging applications. Thank you for watching and for being part of the SSCS community!

 

Circuit Insights features internationally renowned researchers in circuit design, who will deliver engaging and accessible lectures on fundamental circuit concepts and diverse application areas, tailored to a level suitable for senior undergraduate students and early graduate students. The event will provide a valuable and inspiring opportunity for those who are considering or pursuing a career in circuit design.

Time
Content
Speaker
10:00 – 10:10    Opening RemarksTBD
10:10 – 11:00    Talk #1: Circuit Ideas for Extreme Energy Efficiency
Prof. Taekwang Jang, ETH Zurich
11:00 – 11:50    Talk #2: Circuits for Data Conversion
Prof. Pieter Harpe, Eindhoven University of Technology
11:50 – 13:00    Lunch (Lunch box)
13:00 – 13:50    Talk #3: Introduction to Domain-Specific Accelerators
Prof. Aoyang Zhang, Tsinghua University
13;50 – 14:40    Talk #4: Introduction to CMOS Image Sensors
Prof. Chih-Cheng Hsieh, National Tsing-Hua University
14:40 – 15:30    Talk #5: Introduction to Biomedical Circuits
Prof. Minkyu Je, KAIST
15:30 – 15:50    Coffee Break
15:50 – 16:40    Panel discussionAll speakers
16:40 – 17:00    Quiz & Feedback for CertificatesAll students registered
17:00 –    Closing remarksTBD

<h6>Taekwang Jang</h6><br><strong>ETH Zurich</strong><br>Switzerland

Taekwang Jang

ETH Zurich
Switzerland

Circuit Ideas for Extreme Energy Efficiency

Biography

Taekwang Jang received his B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from KAIST, Korea, in 2006 and 2008, respectively. From 2008 to 2013, he worked at Samsung Electronics Company Ltd., Yongin, Korea, focusing on mixed-signal circuit design, including analog and all-digital phase-locked loops for communication systems and mobile processors. In 2017, he received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at the same institution. In 2018, he joined ETH Zürich as an assistant professor and is leading the Energy-Efficient Circuits and Intelligent Systems group. He is also a member of the Competence Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Science, and the chair of the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society, Switzerland chapter.

His research focuses on circuits and systems for highly energy-constrained applications such as wireless sensor nodes and biomedical interfaces. Essential building blocks such as a sensor interface, energy harvester, power converter, communication transceiver, frequency synthesizer, and data converters are his primary interests. He holds 15 patents and has (co)authored more than 80 peer-reviewed conferences and journal articles. He is the recipient of the 2024 IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society New Frontier Award, the SNSF Starting Grant, the IEEE ISSCC 2021 and 2022 Jan Van Vessem Award for Outstanding European Paper, the IEEE ISSCC 2022 Outstanding Forum Speaker Award, and the 2009 IEEE CAS Guillemin-Cauer Best Paper Award. Since 2022, he has been a TPC member of the IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), IMMD Subcommittee, and IEEE Asian Solid-State Circuits Conference (ASSCC), Analog Subcommittee. He also chaired the 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology (RFIT), Frequency Generation Subcommittee. Since 2023, he has been serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC) and was appointed as a Distinguished Lecturer for the Solid-State Circuits Society in 2024.

 

<h6>Pieter Harpe</h6><br><strong>Eindhoven University of Technology</strong><br>The Netherlands

Pieter Harpe

Eindhoven University of Technology
The Netherlands

Circuits for Data Conversion

Biography

Pieter Harpe received the MSc and PhD degrees from the Eindhoven University of Technology, and then he worked for several years at imec on ultra low-power ADCs. In 2011, he joined Eindhoven University of Technology where he is currently an Associate Professor and lead of the Resource Efficient Electronics Lab.

His main activities are on low-power analog and mixed-signal circuits.

Dr. Harpe is TPC member for ISSCC and A-SSCC, Associate Editor for TCAS-I, SSCS AdCom Member-at-Large and SSCS Distinguished Lecturer.

 

<h6>Aoyang Zhang</h6><br><strong>Tsinghua University</strong><br>China

Aoyang Zhang

Tsinghua University
China

Introduction to Domain-Specific Accelerators

Biography

Aoyang Zhang is currently an Assistant Professor with the School of Integrated Circuits at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. He received the B.S. degree from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, in 2014 and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, in 2020. From 2021 to 2023, he was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University. In 2023, he joined Tsinghua university where he is currently an assistant professor.

His current research interests include energy efficient reconfigurable RF/mixed-signal integrated circuits design, new computing platforms with analog and mixed-signal circuits, and hardware security circuits. Dr. Zhang was the recipient of the 2021 USC Best Dissertation Award in Electrical Engineering, 2020-2021 IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) Predoctoral achievement award, Ming Hsieh Institute Scholar in 2020, IEEE SSCS Student Travel Grant Award (STGA) in 2018, Best Bachelor Thesis Award in 2014, and the first prize of Chinese National Mathematical Competition in 2010.

 

<h6>Chih-Cheng Hsieh</h6><br><strong>National Tsing-Hua University</strong><br>Taiwan

Chih-Cheng Hsieh

National Tsing-Hua University
Taiwan

Introduction to CMOS Image Sensors

Biography

Chih-Cheng Hsieh received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Electronics Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, in 1990, 1991, and 1997, respectively.,From 1999 to 2007, he was with an IC Design House, Pixart Imaging Inc., Hsinchu. He led the Mixed-Mode IC Department, as a Senior Manager and was involved in the development of CMOS image sensor ICs for PC, consumer, and mobile phone applications. In 2007, he joined the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, where he is currently a Full Professor. His current research interests include low-voltage low-power smart CMOS image sensor IC, ADC, and mixed-mode IC development for artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), biomedical, space, robot, and customized applications.,Dr. Hsieh serves as a TPC member of ISSCC and A-SSCC, and an Associate Editor of IEEE Solid–State Circuit Letters (SSC-L) and IEEE Circuits and Systems Magazine (CASM). He was the SSCS Taipei Chapter Chair and the Student Branch Counselor of NTHU, Taiwan.

 

<h6>Minkyu Je</h6><br><strong>KAIST</strong><br>Korea

Minkyu Je

KAIST
Korea

Introduction to Biomedical Circuits

Biography

Minkyu Je received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, all in Electrical Engineering, from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Korea, in 1996, 1998, and 2003, respectively. In 2003, he joined Samsung Electronics, Korea, as a Senior Engineer. From 2006 to 2013, he was with the Institute of Microelectronics (IME), Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. From 2011 to 2013, he led the Integrated Circuits and Systems Laboratory at IME as a Department Head. He was also a Program Director of NeuroDevices Program under A*STAR Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) from 2011 to 2013. He was an Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Communication Engineering at Daegu Gyenogbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Korea from 2014 to 2015. Since 2016, he has been an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea.

His main research areas are advanced IC platform development including smart sensor interface ICs, ultra-low-power wireless communication ICs, high-efficiency energy supply and management ICs, ultra-low-power timing ICs, resource-constrained computing ICs, as well as microsystem integration leveraging the advanced IC platform for emerging applications such as intelligent miniature biomedical devices, ubiquitous wireless sensor nodes, and future mobile devices. He is an editor of 1 book, an author of 6 book chapters, and has more than 360 peer-reviewed international conference and journal publications in the areas of sensor interface IC, wireless IC, biomedical microsystem, 3D IC, device modeling, and nanoelectronics. He also has more than 70 patents issued or filed. He has served on the Technical Program Committee and Organizing Committee for various international conferences, symposiums, and workshops including IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), IEEE Asian Solid-State Circuits Conference (A-SSCC), and IEEE Symposium on VLSI Circuits (SOVC). He has also been a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society from 2020 to 2022.

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Announcing Inaugural IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits Test of Time Award

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Welcoming Prof. Qun Jane Gu as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Solid-State Circuits Magazine

Welcoming Prof. Qun Jane Gu as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Solid-State Circuits Magazine 1200 1200 David Tadros

The IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) proudly announces the appointment of Prof. Qun Jane Gu as the new Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Solid-State Circuits Magazine.

Prof. Gu, a distinguished leader in the field and a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech, assumes this role to guide the magazine into its next chapter of technical excellence and community engagement.

Prof. Gu brings extensive expertise in high-efficiency interconnects, millimeter-wave, and terahertz integrated circuits. As the leader of the ICS² Lab at Georgia Tech, she has led a research group that has earned international acclaim, garnering nine best-paper awards at prestigious conferences, including the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS).

Beyond her research, Prof. Gu has been a tireless advocate for the society’s growth and inclusivity. Her previous leadership roles include:

  • Editorial Leadership: Associate Editor for the IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC) and Guest Editor for multiple top-tier IEEE publications.
  • Society Service: 2022–2023 IEEE SSCS Distinguished Lecturer and steering committee member for the Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits Symposium (RFIC).
  • Advocacy: A devoted supporter of the “Women in Circuits” initiative, helping mentor the next generation of female engineers.

As we welcome Prof. Gu, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Leonid (Leo) Belostotski. Under his visionary leadership, the magazine has flourished as a premier resource, bridging the gap between fundamental circuit theory and practical industry advances. We thank him for his dedicated service and lasting impact on the SSCS community.

Under Prof. Gu’s leadership, the magazine will continue to deliver deep technical insights and community-focused content for our members. We look forward to the fresh perspectives and expertise she brings to this pivotal role.

Join us in celebrating this transition!

Explore the Latest Issue: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/mostRecentIssue.jsp?punumber=4563670
Learn more about the Solid-State Circuits Magazine: https://sscs.ieee.org/publications/ieee-solid-state-circuits-magazine/
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Announcing SEED: Semiconductor Education, Empowerment, and Industry Development

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Publications News

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Welcome, New Vice President of the Publications Committee

SSCS is pleased to welcome Waleed Khalil as Vice President of the Publications Committee. Waleed has served the society in multiple capacities, including as Associate Vice President of Publications and Editor-in-Chief of the RFIC Virtual Journal.

We thank Shanthi Pavan, outgoing Publications Vice President, for his years of service to the committee and dedicated stewardship of our publications portfolio.

Waleed Khalil
Vice President, Publications Committee

Welcome, New Editor-in-Chief of JSSC

At the Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), Boris Murmann has assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief. Boris was most recently Chair of SSCS’s Technical Committee on the Open-Source Ecosystem (TC-OSE), establishing our successful Platform for IC Design Outreach (PICO) program.

We thank Dennis Sylvester, outgoing Editor-in-Chief, for his years of service growing JSSC and establishing two new author awards.

Boris Murmann
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC)

Solid-State Circuits Magazine Wins 2025 APEX Award of Excellence!

We’re proud to share that the Fall 2024 issue of IEEE Solid-State Circuits Magazine (Vol. 14, No. 4 – Women in Circuits) has been honored with a 2025 APEX Award of Excellence in the category Magazines, Journals & Tabloids – Writing.
 
Congratulations to:
Leo Belostotski, Professor
Shanthi Pavan, Professor
Bill Bowhill, SSCS President
And the magazine’s staff, authors, and editors for their incredible contributions to this award-winning issue.
 

Check out the winning issue: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/tocresult.jsp?isnumber=10752707&punumber=4563670

 

Learn more about the APEX Awards:

IEEE Solid-State Circuits Magazine (Vol. 14, No. 4 – Women in Circuits)
Winner of 2025 APEX Award of Excellence in the category Magazines, Journals & Tabloids – Writing
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Calling the Next Generation of Circuit Designers!

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Are you ready to shape the future of circuits and systems?

The 2026 Next Gen Circuit Designer Workshop, hosted by IEEE SSCS Women in Circuits (WiC), will bring together students and young professionals for a one-day program filled with mentorship, networking, and career-building opportunities.

From interactive poster sessions to a dynamic career panel at ISSCC 2026, this workshop is designed to connect tomorrow’s innovators with today’s leaders in circuit design.

👉 Learn how to apply, explore key dates, and see how you can get involved: Discover the Next Gen Circuit Designer Workshop →

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Welcome to Our Five New Members-at-Large for the 2026–2028 Term!

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The IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society is happy to welcome and congratulate our newly elected Members-at-Large for the 2026–2028 term. These distinguished individuals will bring valuable expertise and leadership to support the Society’s mission and community.

Our new Members-at-Large are:
– Massimo Alioto
– Chris Mangelsdorf
– Ken Takeuchi
– Kea-Tiong (Samuel) Tang
– Jerald Yoo

We look forward to their contributions in advancing the field of solid-state circuits and strengthening the global SSCS community.

Read more about the election process here 

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