The field of design and design automation of micro-/nano-circuits and systems has played a pivotal role in advancing information technologies that are an inseparable part of all our lives. Without the fundamental principles and tools created in this field, modern-day electronic systems that form the foundations of today's information age would not be a reality. Though the field has achieved tremendous success in the past few decades, it is now facing some unprecedented challenges, stemming from foundational technologies all the way to new applications. Business-as-usual approaches are plateauing. New, fundamental research and innovation are needed to sustain the demanded growth. This paper aims to summarize the key challenges and future research directions in the field of micro/nano circuits and systems design and design automation.

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微纳电路与系统设计与设计自动化：挑战与机遇【观点】


微/纳米电路和系统的设计和设计自动化领域在推进信息技术方面发挥了关键作用，而信息技术是我们生活中不可分割的一部分。如果没有该领域创建的基本原理和工具，构成当今信息时代基础的现代电子系统就不会成为现实。尽管该领域在过去几十年中取得了巨大成功，但现在面临着一些前所未有的挑战，从基础技术一直到新应用。一切照旧的做法正趋于稳定。需要新的基础研究和创新来维持所需的增长。本文旨在总结微纳电路和系统设计与设计自动化领域的关键挑战和未来研究方向。