The Trusted Foundry Program was initiated in 2004 to ensure that mission-critical national defense systems have access to leading-edge integrated circuits from secure, domestic sources. It is a joint DoD / NSA program; administered by NSA’s Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO). The program includes foundry capability plus full-range of microelectronics services from design through prototyping, packaging and assembly, photomask manufacturing, and aggregation . . . 49 suppliers accredited by DMEA to be trusted.
Should you use the Trusted Foundry Program?
- Is your program mission critical or essential to national security or national defense?
- Do you worry about the alarming number of counterfeit microelectronics?
- Do you want to protect your system against backdoor access or other deliberate mischief?
- Do you want to comply with DoD directives and Public Law requiring Trusted components in the most important defense systems?
The Trusted Foundry Program website offers many resources including:
- Searchable news database, updated daily, featuring articles on the semiconductor industry, government programs and accredited suppliers
- Links to industry special publications
- Industry opportunities and events
- Accredited supplier list with their areas of accreditation
- NEW supplier profiles including information such as business facts, capabilities, and contacts
- Introduction to the Trusted Suppliers Steering Group (TSSG)
