1. The CHIPS Act is influencing semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.; 2. Foundries and fabless firms face challenges to boost production; 3. The act aims to revitalize the semiconductor industry in the country.

❶ The US government has announced the first recipients of the CHIPS and Science Act funding, awarding $300 million to three R&D facilities. ❷ These facilities include an NSTC Prototyping and NAPMP Advanced Packaging Piloting Facility, an NSTC Administrative and Design Facility, and an NSTC Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Center. ❸ The funding aims to bridge the gap between research and industry, revitalizing semiconductor R&D and addressing critical gaps in the current ecosystem.

1. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a $1.6 billion competition for semiconductor advanced packaging R&D projects; 2. The funding will support five R&D areas including equipment, power delivery, connector technology, chiplets ecosystem, and co-design/EDA; 3. This initiative aims to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem and address strategic vulnerabilities in advanced packaging.

1. Rogue Valley Microdevices, an Oregon-based MEMS foundry, has received $6.7 million in Chips Act funding for its 300mm fab construction in Florida. 2. The company claims to be the first pure-play MEMS foundry with 300mm capability. 3. RVM offers a full-service precision MEMS foundry, specializing in MEMS and sensors manufacturing, including microfluidics and lab-on-chip platforms.

1. Entegris, a global leader in advanced materials science, and the U.S. Department of Commerce have announced a proposal for up to $75 million in direct funding under the CHIPS Act. 2. The funding aims to support the manufacturing of critical semiconductor products in Colorado Springs. 3. This initiative is part of efforts to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.