Very large scale integration (VLSI) technologies are now maturing with a current emphasis toward submicron structures and sophisticated
applications combining digital as well as analog circuits on a single chip.
Abundant examples are found on today's advanced systems for
telecommunications, robotics, automotive electronics, image processing,
intelligent sensors, etc.. Exciting new applications are being unveiled in the
field of neural computing where the massive use of analog/digital VLSI
technologies will have a significant impact.