25/03/2026
🚀 Call for Student Designers: The 2026 IEEE SSCS Student Circuit Contest is LIVE!
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student looking to prove your IC design skills on a global stage? The IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) has officially opened the 2026 Student Circuit Contest!
This isn't your typical design project. The challenge? Build a functional integrated circuit using only a restricted list of components. It’s a game of optimization, creativity, and "doing more with less."
🏆 The Stakes
Up to 3 Winners: Receive US$2,000 toward attending a premier SSCS-sponsored conference (ISSCC, CICC, ESSCIRC, VLSI Symposium, or A-SSCC).
All Sound Submissions: Get one year of free membership in the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society!
🛠️ The Challenge
Constraint: You must use the provided list of NMOS, PMOS, and passive components.
Goal: Maximize the number of components used while ensuring proper functionality (amplifiers must amplify, oscillators must oscillate!).
Tech: Use any IC technology available to you (must have both NMOS and PMOS).
Format: A concise 2-page IEEE-style paper including analysis and simulation results.
📅 Key Details
Deadline: May 31, 2026 (Any time zone)
Eligibility: Open to individuals or teams of two. Must be an IEEE member.
Don't miss the chance to get your work in front of the SSCS evaluation committee and fund your next big conference trip!
👉 Check the full rules and component list here: https://bit.ly/4jVCLTM
🔗 Upload your answer and fill out the submission form: https://bit.ly/40oNIG4
