Note that the submission deadline has been extended due to technical issues with the submission site. The new deadlines and more information can also be found in pdf version of the call for papers: CFP_VTS2024
The IEEE VLSI Test Symposium (VTS) explores emerging trends and novel concepts in test, reliability, calibration, validation, yield, and security of microelectronic circuits and systems. The VTS Program Committee invites original – unpublished paper submissions for VTS 2024 Proposals for the innovative practices and special sessions tracks are also invited.
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The VTS Program Committee invites original, unpublished submissions in the following categories:
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS
Complete manuscripts, up to six pages in a standard IEEE two-column format, the references do not count towards the page limit. Papers exceeding the page limit will be returned without review. Authors should clearly explain the significance of the work, highlight novel features, and describe its current status.
SPECIAL SESSIONS PROPOSALS
Proposals for special sessions may include presentations on hot topics, panels, embedded tutorials. Every proposal must include a 150-to-200 word abstract the name of the organizers and a list of at least three speakers with a tentative presentation title. If the proposal for the special session is accepted, speakers and organizers will be invited to prepare a paper, up to ten pages (excluding references) to be included in the formal proceedings of the conference.
PROPOSALS FOR THE INNOVATIVE PRACTICES SESSIONS
The innovative practices track highlights cutting-edge challenges faced by test practitioners in the industry, and innovative solutions employed to address them. Every proposal must include a 150-to-200 word abstract the name of the organizers and a list of at least three speakers with a tentative presentation title. If the proposal for the special session is accepted, speakers and organizers will be invited to prepare a one page abstract describing the content of the session
All submissions must be submitted electronically through the VTS website, at the following link:
A submission will be considered as evidence that, upon acceptance, the author(s) will submit a final camera-ready version of the paper.
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The deadline to register the title, abstract, and authors in the submission system is October 20, 2023 (11:59:59 AoE time).
The final version of the PDF of the paper must be uploaded by October 27, 2023 (11:59:59 AoE time).
Important News:
Starting from 2021 VTS review process for both scientific papers and industrial application short papers is DOUBLE BLIND with REBUTTAL.Do not include any author names on any submitted documents except in the space provided on the submission form. You must also ensure that the metadata included in the PDF does not give away the authors. If you are improving upon your prior work, refer to your prior work in the third person and include a full citation for the work in the bibliography.
Authors will be required to answer specific questions from the reviewers in a rebuttal phase before the TPC meeting.
Authors will receive questions from the reviewers by December 9, 2023, and will have the opportunity to submit a rebuttal until December 14, 2023.
Authors will be notified of the disposition of their papers by December 23, 2023. A submission will be considered as a commitment that, upon acceptance, the author(s) will submit a final camera-ready version of the paper by February 03, 2024 11:59:59pm AoE
Registration of at least one author by the camera-ready deadline and presentation of the paper at the symposium are also required for inclusion of the paper in the published proceedings. Special Sessions and Innovative Practices are requested to submit a session title, abstract, and list of participants.
VTS 2024 will present a Best Paper Award, a Best Special Session Award, a Best Innovative Practices Session Award, and a Best Student Presentation Award based on the evaluations of reviewers, attendees, and an invited panel of judges. We also plan to organize various Student Activities including the TTTC Best Doctoral Thesis Contest and Ph.D. Poster Forum, details for which will be made available through the VTS website.