SDC Q&A

Common to all tracks

QC1 : If we have a team of two or more members to sign up both Active Track and Passive Track, do we need everyone to fill out the sign up form?

AC1 :  Neither active nor passive track accepts team participation, but only individual participation.

QC2 : I want to enter both Active Track and Passive Track. Could you tell me how to enter?

AC2 :  You need to sign up for each track.

QC3 : Is it necessary for the participant to register in IEICE?

AC3 :  No, you do not need to be a member of IEICE to participate in SDC. However, members of the APMC 2022 sponsoring organizations listed below will receive privileges of membership.
IEICE, IEEE, EuMA, URSI, JIEP, JEMEA, and IEEJ.

Active Track

QA1 : Where can I get the CE3514M4-C2 transistor model file?

AA1 :  You can download the S-parameter file from the following URL. https://www.cel.com/components/low_noise_devices/

Passive Track

QP1 : Will I be required to present the design method for the PCB filter that will be submitted?

AP1 :  No, we do not require contestants to present the design method for the PCB filter.

QP2 : Will the committee ask for the intellectual property and/or the copyright for the filter?

AP2 :  No, we do not ask for them. However, we advise contestants to take necessary measures for patents and other intellectual property rights beforehand.

QP3 : Should we submit the proposal before the deadline ?

AP3 :  A proposal form is not required in passive track.

WPT Track

QW1 : When is the video upload deadline?

AW1 :  Scheduled for mid-November.Once the date is decided, we will update the schedule column.