Boosting Semiconductor Innovation Beyond the CHIPS Act
The United States has historically led the world in semiconductor innovation in chip design, but now is facing growing competition as other countries prioritize developing their domestic chip industries. A recent Boston Consulting Group and Semiconductor Industry Association study found the US accounts for 46% of global chip design market share in 2021, over twice […]
US Risks Losing Advanced Technology Edge to China
At the 14th National People’s Congress held in Beijing earlier this month, China put forth a number of proposals aimed at giving them strategic advantages in key advanced technology areas like semiconductor manufacturing. China’s increasing prioritization of intellectual property (IP) protections poses potential challenges. As the top patent filer globally, China is amassing substantial IP […]
US China Export Controls Do Not Prevent China from Importing
Despite US China export controls imposed by the US and its allies, Chinese imports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment rose more than 90% last quarter. China has proven its ability to produce advanced chips. According to a 741 page annual report, released by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, imports of machinery and equipment for […]
The Impact of Weakened US IP Rights on High-Tech Innovation
The United States is facing weakened US IP rights which will impact high-tech innovation. America’s high-tech industries have benefited from a robust system of intellectual property (IP) rights. This has led the US to become a global leader in software, biotechnology and artificial intelligence. Due to a series of Supreme Court decisions starting eleven years […]
US Department of Commerce Proposes CHIPS Guardrails
The Department of Commerce recently proposed CHIPS guardrails be included in the CHIPS Incentives Program to advance America’s technological and national security. The national security CHIPS guardrails are intended to ensure technology and innovation funded by the CHIPS and Science Act is not used for malign purposes by adversarial countries against the United States or […]
Strategies for Bridging the Semiconductor Workforce Gap
The United States is looking at various strategies to address the semiconductor workforce gap. According to a report recently released by the Semiconductor Industry Association and Oxford Economics, the United States is projected to face a shortage of 67,100 technicians, computer scientists and engineers throughout the semiconductor industry, and 1.4 million across the nation’s economy […]
Optimizing Capital Investment in the Semiconductor Industry
The United States is looking to optimize capital investment in the semiconductor industry. Semiconductor companies are building manufacturing capacity at feverish pace with new fabs expected by 2025, and nine in the United States alone. Deloitte estimates the cost of building one fab starts at $10B with an additional $5B of costs for machinery and […]
US Commerce Department Strengthens China Export Controls
In October, the Commerce Department tightened China export controls to prevent China from acquiring advanced computer chips that could be used to develop hypersonic missiles and artificial intelligence. China export controls allow for the monitoring of the sale of chips that could still be used for military goals, even if they don’t specifically meet the […]
Promoting Technological Innovation for Economic Growth
According to a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 25 out of the 50 most innovative companies are based in the United States (US) and promote technological innovation for economic growth. The companies at the top of the list included Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft, all of which are American‐based multinational firms. […]
Mid-Band Spectrum Allocation Must Modernize for 5G Deployment
Experts recommend mid-band spectrum allocation must modernize for 5G deployment. Communication service providers (CSPs) must use a combination of different spectrum bands to deliver 5G services. For CSPs, 5G presents some new challenges. 5G networks support faster mobile broadband speeds and lower latencies making new applications possible, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the metaverse, and […]
CHIPS Act to Increase America’s Semiconductor Industry
The CHIPS Act was passed to increase America’s semiconductor industry capabilities. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), companies from around the world have announced dozens of new semiconductor ecosystem projects in the U.S. totaling over $200 billion in private investments since the CHIPS Act was passed. These projects will create tens of thousands of […]
Partnerships Critical to Rebuild America’s Semiconductor Industry
Congress passed the CHIPs Act of 2022 to strengthen America’s semiconductor industry. The Act is looking to strengthen manufacturing, design and research, fortify the economy and national security, and reinforce America’s chip supply chains. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), America’s share of the modern semiconductor manufacturing capacity located in the U.S. reduced from […]
