ICCAD 2008 Paper Submission Guidelines and FAQs

Deadline for Paper Submissions-PAPER SUBMISSION IS CLOSED
The submission paper deadline is 5:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time (GMT -07:00), Monday, April 14, 2008. We always have several authors contact the ICCAD office asking for a deadline extension. Due to the limited review cycle, NO extensions are granted for ANY reason.

Topics for Paper Submissions
Refer to the Call for Papers for a detailed list of topics and other guidelines.

Paper Format Guidelines and Templates
Again, refer the Call for Papers document, particularly the section titled Paper Submission Guidelines. That section lists suggestions and requirements for accepted formats. Submissions that do not meet the requirements listed therein will be failed, and will not be sent to the Technical Program Committee for review.

NOTE - The 3 main reasons papers have to be failed are: 1) The submission (pdf file) has the author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s) listed on it. 2) The pdf file cannot be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Do yourself a favor – CHECK your pdf file BEFORE submitting it. Also, be sure to embed and subset all fonts in your pdf file. 3) The paper size exceeds the 8-page limit.

Keep in mind that if your paper is accepted to be published in the ICCAD Proceedings, 4 pages are free of charge, and each page beyond 4 pages is charged $125.00 per page.

Templates are available on the IEEE website here

Note to LaTeX Users: Use Type 1 fonts ONLY – do NOT use Type 3 fonts.

The Proceedings
The 2008 ICCAD Proceedings will be published on a CD ROM. A printed version (hard copy) will not be published this year. The CD ROM will available at the conference.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Paper Submission

Q: How do I convert my file to a PDF?
A PDF is a Portable Document Format file that is cross platform compatible. You can easily create a PDF using Adobe Acrobat. To find out more about Adobe Acrobat, visit http://www.adobe.com/store/products/acrobat.html.

Other types of FREEWARE can be found at http://www.pdfzone.com. We have NOT tested any FREEWARE products, so we cannot attest to their viability.
Be Sure to check your pdf file with Adobe Acrobat Reader BEFORE submitting it. Acrobat Reader is Free at Adobe.com.

Q: How do I submit my paper?
There is a link on the ICCAD home page. Click on the link, sign in using your username and password, and thorough instructions guide you through the submission process. The submission site opens on March 10, 2008.

Q: What does the CONFIRMATION STATUS on MY SUBMISSIONS page indicate?
There are 4 Confirmation notices: PENDING, PAPER RECEIVED, APPROVED FOR REVIEW, and FAILED.
PENDING - Our server has received, but not yet processed your documents.
PAPER RECEIVED - Our server has processed your submissions and registered your attachments.
APPROVED FOR REVIEW - The ICCAD office has checked the formatting and readability of your pdf and approved it for review by the Technical Program Committee.
FAILED - The 3 main reasons papers have to be failed are:
1.   The submission (pdf file) has the author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s) listed on it.
2.   The pdf file cannot be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Do yourself a favor – CHECK your pdf file BEFORE submitting it. Also, be sure to embed and subset all fonts in your pdf file.
3.   The paper size exceeds the 8-page limit. (Keep in mind that if your paper is accepted to be published in the ICCAD Proceedings, 4 pages are free of charge, and each page beyond 4 pages is charged $125.00 per page.)

Q: I created my paper on a computer with UNIX OS. Will this paper be compatible with your systems?
If you convert your paper to a PDF it will be compatible with our systems. PDF files are cross platform compatible. Again, check your pdf file with Adobe Acrobat Reader BEFORE submitting it.

Q: Do I also need to submit a hard copy of my paper?
No, DO NOT submit a hard copy of your paper. NO HARD COPIES of submissions will be accepted at the ICCAD office.

Q: When will I know if my submission has been accepted?
The submission Correspondent will be notified by email of acceptance or rejection by June 25, 2008.

Q: If my paper is accepted, what’s next?
You will be notified that it was accepted, and you will receive detailed instructions to submit the final version of your paper, and to present your paper at the conference.
Final paper deadline is July 30, 2008