SIA partners with U.S. Department of Homeland Security to ensure chip manufacturing is not disrupted by epidemic restrictions

The new crown pneumonia epidemic continues to spread. In order to curb the spread of epidemic conditions, countries have interrupted some industrial operations. In order to ensure the continued operation of the industry, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced that it has cooperated with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Marked as a key industry, even if the local government orders a blockade, the semiconductor industry should continue to operate.

John Neuffer, SIA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "In response to the global epidemic of the new Coronal Pneumonia (Covid-19) epidemic, the semiconductor industry is committed to ensuring the health and safety of employees and the continuity of research, design and manufacturing operations. The battle is crucial because the semiconductor industry is an important key to supporting the global economy, critical infrastructure and national security, and the core of many breakthrough technologies to counter this global health crisis. "

Neuffer said, "However, as the epidemic continues to spread, government authorities in the United States and around the world are beginning to implement business closures, asylum orders and other restrictions to curb the epidemic. As officials consider these important public health measures, it is important Yes, some indispensable businesses and infrastructure, including the semiconductor industry, must continue to operate. "

SIA also said that it is working with DHS to further refine guidelines to clarify to state and local governments the critical role of the semiconductor industry in keeping the U.S. infrastructure up and running and economic development. "Due to the highly globalized semiconductor supply chain, semiconductor shortages caused by operational constraints in one region cannot be easily covered by production in other regions. For these reasons, we call on all levels of governments around the world to define the semiconductor industry and its supply chain as unsustainable. If it is missing, priority should be given to the continued operation of domestic semiconductor companies and their suppliers. "