This joint conference is a forum for researchers and designers to present and discuss various aspects of VLSI design, Embedded systems, Communications, Instrumentation and enabling technologies. It covers the entire spectrum of activities in the three vital areas of very large scale integration (VLSI), Communication and Instrumentation, which underpin the Semiconductor industries Process Industries and Communication Technologies. One day of tutorial will be followed by two days of regular paper sessions, special sessions, and invited talks. A workshops on Virtual Instrumentation will be held on the first day. Industry presentation sessions, panel discussions and industrial exhibits round off the programme.