Blog: 03/29/17

Semiconductors Remain Export Leader for U.S. in 2016

…3 percent. In addition, semiconductors continued to be the number one electronics product export in 2016, well ahead of computer equipment, telephones, communications equipment, and other well-known electronics. It is…

Press Release: 07/22/15

SIA Commends Launch of Congressional Semiconductor Caucus

CAUCUS WILL INFORM CONGRESS ON STRENGTHENING SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY AND AMERICA WASHINGTON—July 22, 2015—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today commended the launch of…

Press Release: 07/31/15

SIA Welcomes Progress on Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks, But Urges Swift Conclusion of Final Deal

…of America’s economic strength, national security and global competitiveness. Semiconductors – microchips that control all modern electronics – enable the systems and products we use to work, communicate, travel, entertain,…

Blog: 01/14/16

Three Ways the TPP Strengthens the Semiconductor Industry

SIA today testified at a hearing of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) about the critical importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to the U.S. semiconductor industry and the U.S….

Blog: 07/19/16

Congressional Research Arm Produces Report on the U.S. Chip Industry

…public policy research arm of Congress. It works primarily and directly for Members of Congress and their Committees and staff on a nonpartisan basis. CRS reports have a strong reputation…

Blog: 04/08/22

SIA Highlights Low Risk of Forced Labor in Semiconductor Supply Chains

…production include the United States, Brazil, Malaysia, France, Germany, Norway, South Korea, and Australia, none of which are regions of concern. The testimony reflected comments filed by SIA on March…

Blog: 12/01/16

SIA Urges President-Elect Trump to Support Policies that Promote Innovation

…calls for investing in basic research, enacting pro-growth corporate tax reform, ensuring free and fair access to global markets, strengthening America’s technology workforce, and promoting advanced manufacturing. “U.S. semiconductor technology…

Blog: 11/02/16

Government, Industry Leaders Discuss Steps to Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Industry

…ensure Beijing’s actions adhere to market principles and global norms. “China’s effort to move up the value chain should be the result of healthy competition and free and fair trade,…

Blog: 12/03/14

What is a Multi-Component Semiconductor (MCO)?

…ICs. Must be multi-component: In addition to an IC, and MCO must include one or more semiconductor component like a sensor, oscillator or resonator. The list of components that make…

Blog: 07/27/23

The State of the Industry Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Facing U.S. Chip Industry

…needed semiconductor research investments and manufacturing incentives. and reinforce America’s economy, national security, and supply chains. Since the CHIPS Act was introduced, companies from around the world have responded enthusiastically,…

Blog: 03/31/16

What End-Use Applications Drove Semiconductor Sales in 2015?

Communications (34.1 percent of total sales) and PCs/computers (29.7 percent) remained the top semiconductor markets by end-use in 2015, according to the recently released World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) Semiconductor…

Blog: 07/01/16

Global Deal to Slash Tech Tariffs Goes into Force, but with a Hitch

completed the technical work they needed to do at home to live up to the commitments they made in Nairobi to implement on July 1, there are some notable slowpokes….