M. RAFIQUZZAMAN, PHD, is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. He is also the founder of Rafi Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of biomedical devices and a computer systems consulting firm in California. Recognized for his numerous books on microprocessors, which have been translated into Russian, Chinese, and Spanish, Dr. Rafiquzzaman is an advisor to the U.S. House Policy Committee's Technology Board, assisting members of Congress in developing and promoting technology in both public and private sectors.