Annual Microelectronics Olympiad
- Are you a talented VLSI designer or researcher?
- Do you have what it takes to compete with other designers in a VLSI Olympiad? Do you have the passion to show the world how good the Egyptian VLSI designers are?
- Then start taking action to participate in the 17th Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad to be held in Armenia . In collaboration with VLSI Egypt, the ASU iHub will hold the Qualifier Stage of this competition. Please read below for more information.
- The travel expenses of the top applicant who passes the Qualifier will be heavily subsidized.
Olympiad of Armenia
The Annual Microelectronics Olympiad is aimed at the development of the IT sector. The First Armenian Microelectronics Olympiad was established in September 2006 under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Armenia.
It is a contest for engineers and students under 30 years of age from different countries. The Olympiad’s charter is to stimulate further development of microelectronics in Armenia and in the participant countries; recognize and inspire young, talented engineers; increase interest in microelectronics among young specialists; and understand the level of knowledge among these specialists in the field of microelectronics in order to modify educational programs to comply with current trends.
So if you are interested to be the next winner of the 17th Olympiad, register now by filling in the form below!
It is a contest for engineers and students under 30 years of age from different countries. The Olympiad’s charter is to stimulate further development of microelectronics in Armenia and in the participant countries; recognize and inspire young, talented engineers; increase interest in microelectronics among young specialists; and understand the level of knowledge among these specialists in the field of microelectronics in order to modify educational programs to comply with current trends.
So if you are interested to be the next winner of the 17th Olympiad, register now by filling in the form below!
Who can Participate?
Students and VLSI engineers under the age of 30, who have completed their military service and can travel.
How is the Olympiad Conducted?
The Olympiad is conducted in two stages
- The first stage will be held on August 10th, 2022 in iHub Building, Ain Shams University. It involves a baseline test by which all contestants will compete. Samples of the 1st round test can be found in the file attached below.
| book_of_the_armenian_microelectronics_olympiad_problems.pdf |
- The final stage will be held in Armenia among the top contestants of all participant countries. It involves a challenging contest and complex engineering tasks requiring advanced solutions. “The committee covers the travel cost of the 1st ranking of each country
What are the Olympiad Topics?
- Digital IC Design and Testing
- Analog and Mixed Signal IC Design and Testing
- Semiconductor Devices and Technology
- Mathematical and Algorithmical Issues of EDA
Prizes
- First Prize
- Second Prize
- Third Prize (two)
- Best Engineering Solution
- Most Creative Solution
- Best Out-of-box Solution
- Best Female Participant
- Youngest Participant
- Best Result from each country
General Organizer: Synopsys Armenia CJSC
General Sponsor: VivaCell-MTS
Sponsors:
General Sponsor: VivaCell-MTS
Sponsors:
- Microsoft Armenia
- Unicomp CJSC
- Enterprise Incubator Foundation
- ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE Bank
- Arminco CJSC
- Union of Information Technology Enterprises
- Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen of Armenia
For more information please visit the Olympiad's official page