Semiconductor Industry Association

SIA is pleased to launch its U.S. Semiconductor Ecosystem Map, a new tool that highlights industry activities across the country, including nearly 500 locations in 42 states. The map shows locations for manufacturing, chip design, intellectual property and chip design software providers, semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment, and R&D. Take it for a test drive below! #semiconductor #manufacturing #design #software #research #ecosystem

The Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act introduced yesterday would expand the #CHIPSAct investment tax credit to include #semiconductor design activities, the critical and high-value-add mapping of a chip’s intricate circuitry. Current U.S. leadership in semiconductor design has improved America’s ability to shape technical standards, enhanced national security, and created spill-over benefits for adjacent industries. The STAR Act is a crucial step towards defending the design leadership that is foundational for the success of the American semiconductor industry, and we urge Congress to pass it. SIA released a report in 2022 on the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in semiconductor design.   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eAkmvq7x

SIA applauds the Senate for moving to consider the House-passed bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. This legislation contains critical provisions for the #semiconductor industry: temporarily restoring immediate domestic R&D expensing, and provisions to resolve tax matters between the U.S. and Taiwan. We look forward to working with Senate leaders to ensure this bill is passed and sent to the president’s desk to be signed into law. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eSb5TPXp

SIA commends the introduction of the bipartisan Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act, which would expand the #CHIPSAct investment tax credit to include expenses for #semiconductor design. Robust U.S. semiconductor design is essential if we are to continue to be a leader in semiconductor innovation, and it powers our ability to develop technologies like AI, 5G communications, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and more. In a time when global competitors are investing heavily into this sector, we need to build on our successes to strengthen America’s economy, national security, and technology leadership. We thank Reps. Blake Moore (R-UT), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Joe Morelle (D-NY), and Claudia Tenney (R-NY) for their work on this important bill. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eKEmZc3i

Today’s announced #CHIPSAct incentives for Amkor Technology, Inc. will strengthen critical U.S.-based advanced packaging operations, while further expanding Arizona’s booming #semiconductor ecosystem and bringing more jobs and economic growth to the state. We commend Amkor for its ambitious U.S. investments and commend the U.S. Department of Commerce for continuing to make impressive headway in getting CHIPS Act incentives out the door. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eGFz3YXH

SIA is thrilled to announce the latest addition to our team: Carrie Esko is joining as director of global policy for trade and supply chain matters. She was most recently director for ICT services and digital trade at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, where she led digital trade negotiations within bilateral and regional trade initiatives. We look forward to her work on behalf of the #semiconductor industry! https://lnkd.in/er5PjNdA

Today’s announced #CHIPSAct incentives for GlobalWafers America will help expand operations in Texas and Missouri, bringing more silicon wafer production, jobs, and innovation to U.S. shores. Silicon wafers are essential for #semiconductor production, and these incentives will strengthen our domestic capabilities in this critical manufacturing component. We salute GlobalWafers for their ambitious U.S. investments and commend the U.S. Department of Commerce for continuing to effectively allocate CHIPS funds. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/ejrVqxFB

SIA congratulates the U.S. Department of Commerce and Natcast.org for their milestone announcement on the selection processes for three R&D facilities funded through the #CHIPSAct. By convening partners from across the #semiconductor industry for the most cutting-edge research, these facilities will play a vital role in spurring innovation, growing the American semiconductor industry, and creating quality jobs. Continued domestic R&D investments are crucial for maintaining America’s leadership in semiconductor innovation, and these facilities will help develop the advancements needed to extend that edge. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e4_bd4Xv

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SIA applauds the progress announced today by the U.S. Department of Commerce to open competition for up to $1.6 billion in #semiconductor advanced packaging R&D funding through the #CHIPSAct. The five research categories covered by today’s announcement are critical for innovating the technologies driving AI, autonomous vehicles, aerospace and defense, and more.