Landscape and Challenges for Manufacturers

The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 aims to bolster U.S. competitiveness, innovation, and national security in the semiconductor industry. Key challenges addressed by the Act include:

Supply Chain Resilience:

Reducing dependence on foreign semi-conductor manufacturing.

National Security:

Ensuring a secure supply of chips for critical industries and defense applications.

Technological Leadership:

Maintaining U.S. leadership in semiconductor research and development.

Workforce Development:

Building a skilled workforce for the semi-conductor industry.

CHIPS Act Requirements and DPP Relevance

Track and verify U.S.-based processes.

Provide visibility into the origin of materials and components.

Demonstrate adherence to national security guidelines for chip production.

Monitor and report on the use of CHIPS Act funds in facility development and R&D.

Track training programs and skill development initiatives.

Document research and development efforts in advanced semiconductor technologies.

SIMBA's Lightweight Solution

SIMBA’s lightweight DPP solution generates unique IDs for semiconductors and their components, enabling end-to-end traceability. Our solution connects multiple data points in a secure mechanism, offering unprecedented visibility across the entire product lifecycle while supporting CHIPS Act compliance.

Key Features:

  • Origin Verification: Tracks and verifies the geographical source of materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Manufacturing Process Logs: Records detailed information about production processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. manufacturing requirements.
  • Supply Chain Mapping: Maps multi-tier supply chains, emphasizing domestic suppliers.
  • Security Protocols: Adherence to required security measures in chip design and production.
  • Investment Allocation Tracking: Monitors the use of CHIPS Act funds across various projects and initiatives.
  • Workforce Development Metrics: Tracks training, skill development, and jobs in the semiconductor industry.
  • R&D Documentation: Captures and organizes research and development efforts, supporting incentive claims.
  • Compliance Reporting: Generates CHIPS Act-compliant reports for easy submission to relevant authorities.

SIMBA’s Benefits for the Semiconductor Industry

The CHIPS Act challenges semiconductor companies to prove compliance, funding eligibility, and alignment with national security. DPPs coulud provide robust data management and allow firms to demonstrate their domestic production, support funding requests, and identify supply chain risks. This approach ensures compliance and strengthens companies’ positions.

The effective data tracking of DPPs also enables documentation of innovation, research and development, and workforce development crucial for CHIPS Act incentives. Transparent, verifiable data builds trust with stakeholders, including government agencies and partners. This accountability aids compliance and establishes the compliant companies as a responsible industry players, potentially leading to new opportunities.

Driving U.S. Semiconductor Leadership

Accelerated Domestic Production: Streamline the development of U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitate secure information sharing among industry players, research institutions, and government agencies.
Supply Chain Optimization: Improve forecasting, reduce waste, and minimize disruptions through better visibility of the domestic supply chain.
Rapid Certification: Streamline compliance with auditable product data.
Innovation Ecosystem: Foster a collaborative environment for research and development in advanced semiconductor technologies.
Strategic Decision Making: Leverage aggregated data to inform investment decisions and long-term strategic planning.
Global Competitiveness: Strengthen the U.S. in the semiconductor market.

Battery-Specific Digital Product Passport Use Cases

Fabrication Facilities

Track the development and operation of semiconductor fabs in the U.S.

Advanced Packaging

Monitor the advancement of U.S. capabilities in chip packaging technologies.

Research Institutions

Document collaborative research and development efforts between industry and academia.

Defense Applications

Ensure secure, domestic supply chains for chips used in defense and national security.

Want to Learn More?

SIMBA, a leader in secure, decentralized data exchange, developed a DPP solution tailored to the requirements of the CHIPS Act. Our DPPs empowers semiconductor manufacturers, research institutions, and government agencies to optimize their operations, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in alignment with the Act’s goals.

By implementing SIMBA’s DPPs, the U.S. semiconductor industry can achieve greater transparency, security, and efficiency while positioning themselves to fully leverage the opportunities presented by the CHIPS Act.