As part of the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda, on November 1, 2024, the Department of Commerce announced that the second CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility (DCF) is expected to be located in Sunnyvale, California.
New CHIPS Facility
The new DCF’s location was announced by the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), which will also be in charge of its operations, as part of the Administration’s CHIPS for America initiative.
The research and development (R&D) facility’s purpose is to aid the efforts to advance the design and research of semiconductors, strengthen the semiconductor supply chain in the U.S., and support the domestic production of these important components.
DCF Benefits
The perks of the new R&D facility don’t end at strengthening American semiconductor production; it will also create good jobs in the U.S., and improve workforce development.
The facility will also serve as a training hub, and a platform for NSTC members and stakeholders to collaborate on all related projects.
Location Choice
The chosen location in Silicon Valley — known for being the center of technological innovation — isn’t surprising.
This setting is also helpful for the project’s goal of bringing together industry experts and stakeholders who will work on critical advancements in chip design, technology, and production.
Sunnyvale CHIPS R&D Facility
The DCF in Sunnyvale joins other important CHIPS projects, including the first CHIPS facilities in Albany, N.Y., (an EUV Accelerator and an Advanced Packaging Piloting Facility) making up a network of locations for the advancement of semiconductor technologies.
The Administration has stated that more details on the facility’s operations and related projects are expected in the coming months.
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