Presentations

25  Keynotes/Distinguished/Industrial Lectures 

6    Conference Tutorials/Short Courses

93  Technical Talks

Keynotes/Distinguished/Industrial Lectures 

1. Pui-In Mak, “RF, analog and mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits,” Global Semiconductor Industry Strategy Summit, China, Apr. 2023.

2. Pui-In Mak, “Sub-7GHz Radio Front-Ends: from active to nearly passive,” HS RFIC Forum, China, Nov. 2022.

3. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Voltage BLE Radios for Energy-Autonomous IoT Nodes," The 7th International Conference on Integrated Circuits and Microsystems, Xi'an, China, Oct. 2022.

4. Pui-In Mak, “Internet of Everything - The Blooming of Future IC Design," Macau MIF, Macau, China, Oct. 2022.

5. Pui-In Mak, “How IC talents are trained?,” Macau  Science Center Science Education Day, China, Sep. 2022.

6. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Radios Using Passive-Intensive Design Concept,” HS Mixed-Signal Forum, China, Aug. 2022.

7. Pui-In Mak, “The State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI – An Introduction,” HS Mixed-Signal Forum, China, Aug. 2022.

8. Pui-In Mak, “Passive-ize the Critical RF and Analog Functions for a Bluetooth LE Receiver,” Inaugural International Workshop on Future Intelligent Circuits and Systems, Singapore, Aug. 2022.

9. Pui-In Mak, “The State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI – An Introduction,” MIF International Trade and Investment Forum - Thematic Speech, Macau, China, Dec. 2021.

10. Pui-In Mak “A High-Linearity N-Path Passive-LNA for Direct Channel-Selection at Flexible RF,” HS RFIC Forum, online, Nov. 2021.

11. Pui-In Mak, “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications,” IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Circuits and Systems (APCCAS), Malaysia, Nov. 2021.

12. Pui-In Mak “A Single-Pin Antenna Interface RF Front End Using a Single-MOS DCO-PA and a Push–Pull LNA,” HS RFIC Forum, China, Dec. 2020.

13. Pui-In Mak “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications,” The 2nd IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits, Technologies and Applications (ICTA), Chengdu, China, Nov. 2019.

14. Pui-In Mak “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications,” HW, Shenzhen, China, Oct. 2019.

15. Pui-In Mak “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications,” HS Forum, China, Oct. 2019.

16. Pui-In Mak “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications,” 第六届 全球集成电路·传感器高峰论坛, 暨中国物联网应用峰会 (China IoT Application Summit), Guangzhou, China, Oct. 2019.

17. Pui-In Mak, “SAW-less Multi-Band Transmitter Using an N-Path Switched-Capacitor (SC) Gain Loop,” HS RFIC Forum, Shanghai, Jul. 2019.

18. Pui-In Mak “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications,” The 1st Workshop on IC Advances in China (ICAC), Chengdu, China, Apr. 2019.

19. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Radios Using Current-Reuse/Function-Reuse/Ultra-Low-Voltage Techniques,” Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Oct. 2018.

20. Pui-In Mak, “SAW-less Multi-band TDD/FDD Radio Front-End Using the Gain-boosted N-Path Technique,” HS RFIC Forum, Shanghai, Jul. 2018.

21. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Radios Using Current-Reuse/Function-Reuse/Ultra-Low-Voltage Techniques,” imec, Belgium, May 2017.

22. Pui-In Mak and R. P. Martins, “N-path Filtering Techniques for SAW-less Radios,” Qualcomm - Distinguished Research Seminar Series, San Diego, USA, Feb. 2017.

23. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Short-Range Radios for IoT,” IEEE International Conference on RFID – Technology and Application (RFID-TA), Shunde, China, Sep. 2016.

24. Pui-In Mak, “Lab-on-CMOS NMR Systems: Microelectronics meets Microfluidics,” Conference on PhD Research in Microelectronics and Electronics (PRIME) and International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Methods and Applications to Circuit Design (SMACD), Lisbon, Portugal, Jun. 2016.

25. Pui-In Mak, “Multistandard-Compliant and Low-Voltage Analog-Baseband Techniques for Wireless Communication Systems,” Regional Inter-University Post-graduate Electrical & Electronic Engineering Conference (RIUPEEEC), Macao, China, Jul. 2006.

 Conference Tutorials/Short Courses

1. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Wireless Transceivers,” IEEE Advanced CMOS Technology School (ACTS) Winter, Jan. 2020.

2. Pui-In Mak, “Educational Tutorial on Grant and Technical Paper Writing,” IEEE International Conference on RFID – Technology and Application (RFID-TA), Shunde, China, Sep. 2016.

3. Pui-In Mak, “Circuit Techniques for Low-Cost Ultra-Low-Power Short-Range Wireless Radios,” International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation and Test (VLSI-DAT), Taiwan, Apr. 2015.

4. Pui-In Mak, “High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuits and Systems for Wireless Applications,” IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Circuits and Systems (APCCAS), Taiwan, Dec. 2012.

5. Pui-In Mak, “High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuits and Systems for Wireless Applications,” IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Korea, May 2012.

6. Pui-In Mak, “High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuit Techniques for Nanoscale CMOS,” IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) Region-10 Summer School, Taiwan, Aug. 2011.

On-Line Short Course in YouTube [~2.5 hours in 7 parts]

(Part 1 of 7) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmlbi9aiUFI

(Part 2 of 7) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9GIa3MDY-U

(Part 3 of 7) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLxSVvuXdhc

(Part 4 of 7) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FArMd1x-dDU

(Part 5 of 7) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5k6drS-i-I

(Part 6 of 7) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xnakUzrywA

(Part 7 of 7) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9pfmKLxQo  

 Slides: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-_9DrVl7JtlcWZ1Q2lCNWNRMnc/edit

 Technical Talks

1. Pui-In Mak, “芯片是如何設計生產出來的 ," FDCT 創新科技與應用系列講座 , Apr. 2023.

2. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Passive-Intensive BLE Receiver," 5th ICAC Workshop, Mar. 2023.

3. Pui-In Mak, "微電子人才培養和產業化發展,” 新華學校, Macau, China, Oct. 2021.

4. Pui-In Mak, “Handheld Total Chemical and Biological Analysis Systems - Bridging NMR, Digital Microfluidics and Semiconductors," City University of Hong Kong, online, Sep. 2022.

5. Pui-In Mak, “Macau IC State-Key Laboratory and Exploring 100+Gb/s/lane Serdes," Wisewave Technology co. Ltd, Aug. 2022.

6. Pui-In Mak, “A High-Linearity N-path Passive-LNA for Direct Channel-Selection at Flexible RF," 4th ICAC Workshop, online, Jun. 2022.

7. Pui-In Mak “Digital Microfluidic Chip for Fast Coronavirus Detection and Demo,” FDCT Anti-Epidemic Forum, Macau, China, Mar. 2022.

8. Pui-In Mak, “A High-Linearity N-path Passive-LNA for Direct Channel-Selection at Flexible RF," Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China, Dec. 2021.

9. Pui-In Mak, “A High-Linearity N-path Passive-LNA for Direct Channel-Selection at Flexible RF," Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Dec. 2021.

10. Pui-In Mak, "微電子人才培養和產業化發展,” 科創中國大灣區創新論壇─集成電路與自動駕駛科技發展論壇, Macau, China, Nov. 2021.

11. Pui-In Mak, “Virus Hunter - A Portable Platform with the Digital Microfluidic Technology for COVID-19 Detection," Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, May 2021.

12. Pui-In Mak, “A Single-Pin Antenna Interface RF Front-End using a Single-MOS DCO-PA and a Push-Pull LNA,” ICAC Workshop, Shenzhen, China, May 2021.

13. Pui-In Mak, “A Single-Pin Antenna Interface RF Front-End using a Single-MOS DCO-PA and a Push-Pull LNA,” Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China, May 2021.

14. Pui-In Mak, "澳門智能“芯”出發，澳門科技產業的未來 ,” UM CommFest 澳門大學傳播週, Macau, China, May 2021.

15. Pui-In Mak “Introduction of the State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI,” Hengqin Postdoc Forum, Zhuhai, China, Dec. 2020.

16. Pui-In Mak “Enabling Internet-of-Everything (IoE) Connectivity with Advanced Electronic Chips,” Macau Young Scientist Forum, Macau, China, Dec. 2020.

17. Pui-In Mak “Research Directions of the State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI,” Zhuhai Hi-Tech Zone IC Forum, Zhuhai, China, Nov. 2020.

18. Pui-In Mak “Digital Microfluidic Chip for Fast Coronavirus Detection,” 7th Macau Industry Show, Macau, China, Oct. 2020.

19. Pui-In Mak “Digital Microfluidic Chip for Fast Coronavirus Detection,” FDCT Anti-Epidemic Forum, Macau, China, Sep. 2020.

20. Pui-In Mak “Research Directions of the State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI,” Zhuhai Major IC Design Industry - Hengqin ZUMRI Joint Forum, Zhuhai, China, Jun. 2020.

21. Pui-In Mak “SAW-less 5G-NR Transmitter,” The 2nd Workshop on IC Advances in China (ICAC), Shanghai, China, Mar. 2020.

22. Pui-In Mak “University of Macau IC State-Key Lab Development Trend and Experience” Chinese Electronic-Information Higher Education Conference (CEEC) 第七届全国高校电子信息类专业人才培养高峰论坛, Dec. 2019.

23. Pui-In Mak, “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications," Peking University, Beijing, China, Nov. 2019.

24. Pui-In Mak, “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications," Institute of Semiconductor, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Nov. 2019.

25. Pui-In Mak, “ISSCC and JSSC Writing Hints," Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Nov. 2019.

26. Pui-In Mak “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications,” University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China, Nov. 2019.

27. Pui-In Mak, “Innovation Path of Macau IC State-Key Laboratory,” Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Oct. 2018.

28. Pui-In Mak, “Experience Sharing of University Study ,” Instituto Salesiano, Macau, Oct. 2009.

29. Pui-In Mak, "Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications,” Hengqin Innovalley, China, Aug. 2019.

30. Pui-In Mak "向芯片出發: 國家所需，澳門所長", 高等教育局大學生中心, Jul., 2019.

31. Pui-In Mak, "SAW-less Multi-Band Transmitter Using an N-Path Switched-Capacitor (SC) Gain Loop,” Fudan University, China, Jul., 2019.

32. Pui-In Mak, "My views of the Future of FST,” FST 30th Anniversary dinner, China, Jun., 2019.

33. Pui-In Mak, “Towards Energy-Autonomous Bluetooth-Low-Energy Radios for IoT Applications,” Xidian University, China, May 2019.

34. Pui-In Mak, “ISSCC and JSSC Writing Hints,” Xidian University, China, May 2019.

35. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Voltage Ultra-Low-Power Analog and RF Circuits,” -- Technologies Co. Ltd, China, Apr., 2019. 

36. Pui-In Mak, “ISSCC and JSSC Writing Hints,” The 1st Workshop on IC Advances in China (ICAC), Chengdu, China, Apr. 2019.

37. Pui-In Mak, "A 0.2-V Energy-Harvesting BLE Transmitter with a Micropower Manager Achieving 25% System Efficiency at 0-dBm Output and 5.2-nW Sleep Power in 28nm CMOS ,” HKUST, Hong Kong, China, Jan. 2019.

38. Pui-In Mak, “Innovation Path of Macau IC State-Key Laboratory,” ICCAD - IC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum, Zhuhai, Nov. 2018.

39. Pui-In Mak, “Handheld Total-Analysis System: A Micro-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (µNMR) CMOS platform for Biological and Chemical Diagnostics,” FREE Workshop at Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 2018.

40. Pui-In Mak, “ISSCC Trends/ ISSCC & JSSC Writing Hints/ Micro-NMR CMOS Platform/ Portable DNA Analyzer," Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Aug. 2018.

41. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Radios Using Current-Reuse/Function-Reuse/Ultra-Low-Voltage Techniques,” Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Jul. 2018.

42. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Radios Using Current-Reuse/Function-Reuse/Ultra-Low-Voltage Techniques,” Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China, Jul. 2018.

43. Pui-In Mak, “Trend of ISSCC Technology Directions 2018 and ISSCC Writing Hints,” Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China, Jun. 2018.

44. Pui-In Mak, “Trend of ISSCC Technology Directions 2018 and ISSCC Writing Hints,” South China University of Technology, China, Jun. 2018.

45. Pui-In Mak, "Recent IC Innovations of the State-Key Laboratory in Macau,” HKUST IC Design Center Symposium, Hong Kong, China, Jun. 2018.

46. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Radios Using Current-Reuse/Function-Reuse/Ultra-Low-Voltage Techniques,” Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China, Mar. 2018.

47. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Radios Using Current-Reuse/Function-Reuse/Ultra-Low-Voltage Techniques,” Peking University, Beijing, China, Jan. 2018.

48. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Radios Using Current-Reuse/Function-Reuse/Ultra-Low-Voltage Techniques,” Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Jan. 2018.

49. Pui-In Mak, “Multidisciplinary Research - Microelectronics meet Chemistry,” IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Shenzhen Workshop, Shenzhen, China, Dec. 2017.

50. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power Radios Using Current-Reuse/Function-Reuse/Ultra-Low-Voltage Techniques,” Zhuhai National Hi-tech Zone, Zhuhai, China, Dec. 2017.

51. Pui-In Mak, “Trends of Wireless and Technology Directions in ISSCC 2018,” ISSCC Press Conference, Peking University, China, Nov. 2017.

52. Pui-In Mak, “Trends of Wireless and Technology Directions in ISSCC 2018,” ISSCC Press Conference, CSIA-ICCAD, China, Nov. 2017.

53. Pui-In Mak, “Trend of Technology Directions in ISSCC 2017,” ISSCC Press Conference, Fudan University, China, Nov. 2016.

54. Pui-In Mak, “Trend of Technology Directions (TD) in ISSCC 2017 and Experience of Preparing ISSCC Papers – A Case Study,” ISSCC Promotion Seminar, Wuhan Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, Jun. 2017.

55. Pui-In Mak, “Trend of Technology Directions (TD) in ISSCC 2017 and Experience of Preparing ISSCC Papers – A Case Study,” ISSCC Promotion Seminar, Southeast University, China, Jun. 2017.

56. Pui-In Mak, “SAW-less Multiband Transceiver Using an N-Path SC Gain Loop,” Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China, Jan. 2017.

57. Pui-In Mak, “Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Based Digital Microfluidics,” Macau FDCT Project Conference, Macau, Dec. 2016.

58. Pui-In Mak, “Trend of Technology Directions (TD) in ISSCC 2017,” ISSCC Press Conference, Fudan University, China, Nov. 2016.

59. Pui-In Mak, “Portable Disease Diagnostic Devices,” Macau SAR Government, Macau China, July 2016.

60. Pui-In Mak, "Trend of Technology Directions (TD) in ISSCC 2016 and Experience of Preparing ISSCC Papers - A Case Study," Zhejiang University, China, July 2016.

61. Pui-In Mak, "Trend of Technology Directions (TD) in ISSCC 2016 and Experience of Preparing ISSCC Papers - A Case Study," Huazhong University of Science & Technology, China, July 2016.

62. Chak-Fong Cheang and Pui-In Mak, "Digital Predistortion of Power Amplifier," Allwinner Technology, China, May 2016.

63. Pui-In Mak, “How much you know about your electronic gadgets?” Choi Kai Yau College, University of Macau, Feb. 2016.

64. Pui-In Mak, “A 0.038mm2 SAW-less Multi-Band Transceiver Using an N-Path SC Gain Loop” IEEE SSC Society Macau Chapter ISSCC Rehearsal, Macau, Jan. 2016.   

65. Pui-In Mak, “Intelligent Digital Microfluidics (iDMF) Technology – A Multidisciplinary Approach,” National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, Apr. 2015.

66. Pui-In Mak, “Gain-Boosted N-Path Filtering Techniques for IoT and Cellular Applications,” University of California Berkeley, Feb., 2015.

67. Fujian Lin, Pui-In Mak and R. P. Martins, “An RF-to-BB-Current-Reuse Wideband Receiver with Parallel N-Path Active/Passive Mixers and a Single-MOS Pole-Zero LPF,” Qualcomm Inc., USA, Feb. 2014.

68. Zhicheng Lin, Pui-In Mak and R. P. Martins, “A 0.5V 1.15mW 0.2mm2 Sub-GHz ZigBee Receiver Supporting 433/860/915/960MHz ISM Bands with Zero External Components,” Qualcomm Inc., USA, Feb. 2014.

69. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power CMOS Radios for Short-Range Wireless Technologies and An Emerging Topic,” National Chip Implementation Center, Taiwan, Oct. 2013.

70. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power CMOS Radios for Short-Range Wireless Technologies and An Emerging Topic,” National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, Oct. 2013.

71. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power ZigBee/WPAN Radios in 65nm CMOS,” Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Aug. 2013.

72. Pui-In Mak, “Ultra-Low-Power ZigBee/WPAN Radios in 65nm CMOS,” Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China, Jan. 2013.

73. Pui-In Mak, “An Intelligent Digital Microfluidic (iDMF) System and its Potential Biology/Chemistry Applications,” CN Innovations Ltd., Shenzhen, Jan. 2013.

74. Pui-In Mak, “Highlights of ISSCC Contributions - Wireless and Analog Areas,” CN Innovations Ltd., Shenzhen, Jan. 2013.

75. Pui-In Mak, “Introduction of University of Macau Wireless and Biomedical Research Lines,” Solomon Systech Ltd., Hong Kong, Aug. 2012.  

76. Pui-In Mak, “High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuit Techniques for Nanoscale CMOS Technologies,” Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, Nov. 2011.

77. Pui-In Mak, “A 0.46mm2 4-dB NF Unified Receiver Front-End for Full-Band Mobile TV in 65-nm CMOS,” University of California Berkeley, Feb., 2011.

78. Pui-In Mak, “High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuit Techniques for Nanoscale CMOS Technologies,” Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China, Dec. 2010.

79. Pui-In Mak, “High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuit Techniques for Nanoscale CMOS Technologies,” University of Pavia, Italy, Nov. 2010.

80. Pui-In Mak, “EEE and Me – 10 Years of Study, Education and Research,” IET Seminar, University of Macau, Macau, Dec. 2009.

81. Pui-In Mak, “High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuit Techniques for Nanoscale CMOS Technologies,” Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal, Nov. 2009.

82. Pui-In Mak, “High-/Mixed-Voltage Analog and RF Circuit Techniques for Nanoscale CMOS Technologies,” Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal, Nov. 2009.

83. Pui-In Mak, “Introduction of the first U.S. Patent of Macau in Hi-Tech Microelectronics - Two-Step Channel Selection for Wireless Receiver Front-Ends,” University of Macau Press Conference, Macau, Jun. 2009.

84. Pui-In Mak, “A 2xVDD-Enabled RF Front-End for Mobile-TV Tuners,” Fudan University, Shanghai, May 2009.

85. Pui-In Mak, “Introduction of University of Macau Wireless and Biomedical Research Lines,” Fudan University, Shanghai, May 2009.  

86. Pui-In Mak, “A Survey of Macau High-School Students Technology Knowledge, Interests and More,” University of Macau, Macau, Apr. 2009.

87. Pui-In Mak, “The Role of IET-HK Macau Student Section - Past and in the Years to Come,” University of Macau, Macau, Apr. 2009.

88. Pui-In Mak, “Education, Research and Development of EEE,” University of Macau, Macao, China, Macau, Feb. 2009.

89. Pui-In Mak, “Introduction of University of Macau,” Instituto Salesiano, Macau, Feb. 2009.

90. Pui-In Mak, “Education, Research and Development of Microelectronics,” University of Macau, Macau, Oct. 2008.

91. Pui-In Mak, “Applying VLSI Technologies to Human Care – Low-Voltage Low-Power Readout Front-End for Biopotential Acquisition Systems,” IEEE and IEE Macau Engineer Seminar, University of Macau, Macau, Oct. 2006.

92. Pui-In Mak, “Low-Voltage Analog Techniques for Mixed-Signal VLSI Circuits,” Snowbush Microelectronics, Toronto, Canada, Oct. 2006.

93. Pui-In Mak, “Low-Voltage Analog Techniques for Mixed-Signal VLSI Circuits,” University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, Oct. 2006.