Semiconductor Industry Association

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is a trade association and lobbying group founded in 1977 that represents the United States semiconductor industry. It is located in Washington, D.C. == Overview == It was founded in 1977 by Wilfred Corrigan, Robert Noyce, Jerry Sanders, Charles Sporck and John Welty (of Motorola, Inc.) In 1982, SIA formed Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) with dual objectives of developing highly qualified technical personnel for employment in the industry and conducting a program of long-range, pre-competitive research and technology development.

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