California Constuction News staff writer
The U.S. Department of Commerce has chosen Sunnyvale as the site of a new National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC). The design and collaboration facility (DCF) will serve as one of three key research and design facilities under the CHIPS for America initiative.
The DCF will work to lower barriers for semiconductor prototyping, experimentation, and research activities, reinforcing America’s position in global design, materials, and process innovation. It is projected to generate more than $1 billion in research funding and create more than 200 direct jobs over the next decade, leveraging California’s rich resources in education and research.
“We are thrilled that the Department of Commerce and Natcast chose to locate this critically important facility here, where the world’s largest concentration of semiconductor businesses and talent is found,” said Dee Dee Myers, senior economic advisor to Governor Newsom, highlighting the goal of accelerating the timeline from research to commercialization to ensure the success of CHIPS for America.
Workers at the new center will manage the NSTC Design Enablement Gateway for technological advancements in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Additionally, it will oversee the NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence to cultivate a skilled and diverse workforce essential for the industry’s growth.
