European Gallium Arsenide and other Compound Semiconductors Application Symposium

11-12 October 2004

The 12th Gallium Arsenide and other Compound Semiconductors Application Symposium (GAAS®)will be held from 11 to 12 October 2004, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, as part of the European Microwave Week. This is the largest event in Europe relating to RF microelectronics. It is dedicated to a broad range of high frequency related topics, ranging from semiconductor materials to mobile system applications and radar.

The rapid development of RF devices has revolutionised today's telecommunication and sensor systems. UMTS, LMDS, and other systems working in the microwave and millimetre-wave range will facilitate totally new services. In such a swiftly changing environment, it is essential to be informed about the current state-of-the-art technology, especially the latest developments. GAAS® is one of the leading conferences for RFICs and their applications in Europe, and therefore the ideal event to keep up to date with the latest achievements in the field. The aim of the conference is to promote the discussion of recent developments and trends, and encourage the exchange of scientific and technical information on physical fundamentals, material technology, process development and technology, physics-based and empirical-behavioural modelling of microwave and opto-electronic active devices, design of ICs based on GaAs, InP, SiGe, GaN, SiC and other compound semiconductors. Special emphasis will be given to applications, covering the field of telecommunications (RF, microwave and optical), automotive, sensors, MEMS, military and space, as well as emerging technologies such as wide-band gap semiconductors.

Conference Highlights
Over 100 papers will be presented with contributions from Europe, Asia and USA. Papers and posters will be made available on CD-ROM and in the Conference Proceedings. Lively industrial panel sessions will also be organised. Keynote speakers from industry and the scientific community will present invited papers on topics of current importance. Tailored Short Courses and Workshops will complement the programme.