New Roadmap Identifies Critical Semiconductor Research Priorities
by Erik Hadland, Director of Technology Policy
Advancing semiconductor research is essential to continued innovation in the chip industry and throughout our economy. As ever-shrinking semiconductor components face fundamental physical limits, next-gen breakthroughs are unachievable without major advancements. To help address this challenge, Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) today unveiled the Microelectronics and Advanced Packaging (MAPT) Roadmap, which defines critical chip research priorities […]
SIA Statement on New Export Controls
WASHINGTON—Oct. 17, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement in response to the new export controls announced today by the U.S. Commerce Department. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. “We are evaluating the impact of the updated export controls on the […]
Zach Isakowitz Joins SIA as Director of Government Affairs
Isakowitz most recently served as legislative director for U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) WASHINGTON—Oct. 12, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Zach Isakowitz has joined the association as director of government affairs. In this role, Isakowitz will work with Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to advance the industry’s policy priorities. SIA represents […]
SIA Welcomes Selection of National Semiconductor Technology Center Leadership
WASHINGTON—Oct. 11, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the selection of the board of trustees of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), a critical entity established by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to promote U.S. semiconductor research and development. An independent […]
SIA Weighs in on Potential Outbound Investment Regime
by Matthew Wayland, Manager, Global Policy
SIA has long supported policies that safeguard national security without unduly harming commercial innovation, manufacturing, employment, and continued American leadership in critical technologies. Consistent with this stance, SIA recently submitted detailed public comments in response to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) published on Aug. 13 by the Department of the Treasury regarding the development […]
SIA Statement on Recent News Story
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today issued the following statement in response to a recent news story about an SIA update to members on global market trends. “The news story in question included several inaccuracies. SIA, for example, did not issue any warnings or sound any alarms. The story focused on a set of widely […]
SIA Statement on Potential Additional Government Restrictions on Semiconductors
WASHINGTON—July 17, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement regarding potential additional government restrictions on semiconductors. “Recognizing that strong economic and national security require a strong U.S. semiconductor industry, leaders in Washington took bold and historic action last year to enact the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen our industry’s global competitiveness […]
SIA Welcomes Commerce Department Action to Advance National Semiconductor Technology Center
WASHINGTON—April 25, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the Commerce Department’s release of a white paper advancing implementation of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), an entity established by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to promote semiconductor research and development. “Today’s […]
SIA Mourns the Loss of Gordon Moore
WASHINGTON—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer on the passing of Gordon Moore. “SIA mourns the loss of one of the greatest pioneers and innovators in history, Gordon Moore. His iconic vision, embodied by Moore’s Law, helped propel chip technology to new heights and inspire […]
President Biden Highlights Importance of CHIPS Enactment During State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON—Feb. 7, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer regarding President Biden’s State of the Union Address. “During tonight’s State of the Union Address, President Biden highlighted last year’s historic enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act, a landmark new law that will greatly strengthen […]
Semiconductor Industry is Committed to Combatting Illicit Chip Diversion
by Semiconductor Industry Association
As the devastating war in Ukraine continues, the U.S. semiconductor industry remains committed to fully complying with all export control regulations issued by the U.S. and allied partner nations to impede Russian aggression. The U.S. government and its partners have targeted the Russian defense industry’s reliance on imported microelectronics by issuing new sanctions and export […]
SIA Applauds Increased Funding for Research, Workforce Development in Year-End Funding Package
WASHINGTON—Dec. 21, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from David Isaacs, SIA vice president of government affairs, regarding the inclusion of additional funding for key research agencies in the fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) Omnibus. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. […]
