California site selected for 2nd US flagship chip facility

By Ovunc Kutlu

ISTANBUL (AA) - A research facility in the state of California was selected Friday as a second flagship chip facility in the US as part of efforts by the US to increase semiconductor research and development (R&D).

Sunnyvale in the state of California is the expected location for the CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility (DCF).

The facility is expected to play an important role in advancing semiconductor design research, workforce development, investment, and collaboration across the entire semiconductor value chain, the Commerce Department said in a statement.

The project is part of President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda, which included CHIPS for America that aims to address the growing need to increase the semiconductor supply chain, accelerate its R&D, and create quality jobs around the country.

"The research and development component of the CHIPS and Science Act is fundamental to our long-term national security and ensuring the U.S. remains the most technologically competitive place on earth," said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

"With this proposed facility, CHIPS for America is providing access to cutting-edge research, tools, and workforce opportunities to communities across the country," she added.