MICROELECTRONICS JOURNAL

Scope & Guideline

Exploring the Future of Electronic Materials and Nanoscale Innovations

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of MICROELECTRONICS JOURNAL with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0026-2692
PublisherELSEVIER SCI LTD
Support Open AccessNo
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TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1969 to 1972 (coverage discontinued in Scopus)
AbbreviationMICROELECTRON J / Microelectron. J.
Frequency12 issues/year
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Address125 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AS, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The MICROELECTRONICS JOURNAL focuses on advancing the field of microelectronics through innovative research and applications. The journal emphasizes the exploration of new materials, devices, circuits, and systems that contribute to the evolution of microelectronics technology and its applications in various fields.
  1. Device Design and Fabrication:
    Research on the design and fabrication of novel electronic devices, including FinFETs, TFETs, and HEMTs, aimed at enhancing performance metrics such as speed, power efficiency, and scalability.
  2. Analog and Digital Circuit Design:
    Development of advanced analog and digital circuits, including ADCs, DACs, amplifiers, and oscillators, with a focus on low-power, high-speed applications.
  3. Integrated Circuit Technology:
    Studies on the integration of various components and technologies within microelectronics, including system-on-chip (SoC) designs, memory architectures, and hybrid circuits.
  4. Electromagnetic and RF Design:
    Research on RF and microwave circuits, components, and systems for applications in telecommunications, IoT, and wireless communications.
  5. Emerging Technologies:
    Exploration of cutting-edge technologies such as quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and energy harvesting systems, emphasizing their potential applications in microelectronics.
  6. Reliability and Testing:
    Investigations into the reliability of microelectronic devices under various environmental conditions, including radiation effects and thermal management.
  7. Machine Learning Applications:
    Utilization of machine learning and AI techniques for optimizing and designing microelectronic devices and circuits.
The MICROELECTRONICS JOURNAL has been progressively embracing new themes that reflect the latest advancements and industry demands in the field of microelectronics. The following areas have emerged as significant trends in recent publications.
  1. Energy-Efficient Designs:
    A significant increase in research focused on low-power and energy-efficient design techniques for various applications, driven by the demand for sustainable technologies.
  2. Machine Learning and AI Integration:
    Growing interest in integrating machine learning and AI into circuit design and optimization processes, reflecting the broader trend of applying intelligent algorithms to enhance microelectronic performance.
  3. 3D Integration and Packaging:
    Research on 3D integration techniques and advanced packaging technologies is on the rise, driven by the need for higher performance and compact systems in microelectronics.
  4. Flexible and Wearable Electronics:
    A notable trend towards the development of flexible and wearable electronic devices, with an emphasis on new materials and fabrication techniques suitable for these applications.
  5. Quantum Computing and Devices:
    Emerging studies on quantum computing technologies and devices indicate a growing interest in exploring the potential of quantum mechanics in microelectronics.
  6. Neuromorphic Computing:
    An increasing number of publications are focusing on neuromorphic computing architectures, highlighting the shift towards biologically inspired computing systems.
  7. Advanced Materials for Electronics:
    Research into novel materials, including 2D materials and organic semiconductors, is gaining momentum as these materials offer new opportunities for device innovation.

Declining or Waning

While the MICROELECTRONICS JOURNAL continues to publish a wide range of topics, certain areas have seen a noticeable decline in frequency and relevance over recent years. The following themes are becoming less prominent in the journal's publications.
  1. Traditional CMOS Scaling:
    As the industry shifts towards alternative technologies like FinFETs and TFETs, traditional CMOS scaling research has diminished, with fewer studies focusing solely on scaling methods and challenges.
  2. Basic Circuit Theory:
    Fundamental topics in circuit theory are being overshadowed by more application-oriented research, leading to a decline in publications that primarily focus on theoretical circuit analysis.
  3. Analog Circuit Design:
    Although still relevant, there has been a noticeable decrease in the volume of papers dedicated to traditional analog circuit design, as the focus shifts towards mixed-signal and digital applications.
  4. Passive Components Research:
    Research on passive components such as inductors and capacitors is becoming less frequent, as there is a growing emphasis on active components and integrated solutions.
  5. Low-Temperature Electronics:
    Interest in low-temperature electronics research appears to be waning, likely due to the increasing focus on more commercially viable applications in standard operating conditions.

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