High Performance Microchip Supply - Under Secretary of Defense ...

TRUSTED FOUNDRY PROGRAM _____________________________________________________
Security controls allow for clearance of personnel necessary to
protect the product at a maximum of DOD Secret. The number of
people necessary is dependent on the automation of the plant - the
more fully automated, the fewer people necessary.
Trusted parts imply that accountability controls have been
imposed to guarantee that the parts were manufactured as expected,
whether they were classified or unclassified. Classified parts would
also have the same controls imposed on their manufacture.
Accelerated turnaround times are available; however, this should
be pre-coordinated with the foundry. A certain number of accelerated
turns have been pre-paid, additional ones can be purchased.
Life cycle for the processes is based on the commercial viability of
the process. Typical processes will last 10 years. In addition, the
foundry will provide a 2 year notification for any of the processes
they plan to retire. All programs that have ordered parts with that
process will be notified in order to provide them the opportunity to
order an end-of-life buy.
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