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Frequently Asked Questions on the Metrology Community
The following questions and answers apply to the CHIPS Metrology Community. For questions about the Community, how to join, and award criteria, selection process, and the general characteristics of a competitive application, email askchips [at] chips.gov (askchips[at]chips[dot]gov) with “CHIPS Metrology Community” in subject.
The CHIPS Metrology Community is a community of practice that will facilitate data and knowledge sharing across initiatives within the CHIPS Metrology seven Grand Challenges and help stakeholders inform the industry standards that are critical for enhancing U.S. economic and national security competitiveness.
CHIPS for America held a briefing on details of Community on August 30, 2024. The presentation and recording are posted on the CHIPS.gov webinars and events page.
Members will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CHIPS Metrology prior to being eligible to participate in Community activities.
Participation in the Community is open and available to members across the semiconductor industry, academia, consortia, and all stages of career levels, from engineers to executives.
This includes participation from stakeholders across the semiconductor industry spanning the seven Grand Challenges:
Materials used in semiconductor and microelectronics and their processing
Measurement instrument manufacturers
Component integration and packaging
Electronic design automation and semiconductor modelling
Digital twins and other models of the semiconductor manufacturing processes
Standards setting and standards development organizations
Development of enhanced security and provenance of microelectronic components and product
While participation in the Community is voluntary, active members will be encouraged and expected to:
Participate in recurring Community engagements aligned with their respective Grand Challenge area;
Participate in panel sessions, presentations, question and answer sessions, or other speaking opportunities where expertise and capacity are available;
Provide feedback into CHIPS Metrology research priorities and project performance;
Provide feedback or guidance on CHIPS Metrology training, education and / or outreach activities;
Directly engage with other members in collaborative efforts that are developed through and fostered by the Community;
Promote the existence of the CHIPS Metrology Community across stakeholder networks to increase awareness and participation; and
Provide feedback to the Community Chair, Grand Challenge leads, and support staff on Community operations to continuously improve the community.
The Community will not provide funding opportunities.
Submit the signed copy to metrologyprogram [at] chips.gov (metrologyprogram[at]chips[dot]gov).
An institution should identify on the MOU the individuals participating on behalf of that institution (whether identified as “project lead” or “project team members” for example).
A research security review will be conducted on all organizations and individuals seeking to become members. Please see the limitations section of the MOU for more information.