Podcast EP211:A Look at the Inner Workings of the CHIPS and Science Act with Mike O’Brien
Dan is joined by Mike O’Brien. Mike was recently the vice president of aerospace and government at Synopsys, He has 40 years of experience in the semiconductor, software and computer industries. In his 27 years in EDA and IP at Synopsys and Cadence, Mike helped build new lines of business including outsourced design services, research collaborations and a government focused vertical.
Currently, Mike is part of a team working for the US Department of Commerce that will play a key role to implement the CHIPS and Science Act’s historic investments in the semiconductor industry.
Mike explains how the significant investments in semiconductor technology are being managed by the US Department of Commerce, both the $39B for semiconductor manufacturing and $11B for semiconductor R&D. He details the infrastructure that manages the programs between government, private sector and financial organizations to achieve the supply chain coordination required to grow and strengthen US semiconductor capabilities from an economic and national security perspective.
Mike explains how the various organizations work together and how private industry can get involved to harness the investments being made. Details of current and future programs are also discussed.
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