Trusted & Assured Microelectronics

The Trusted and Assured Microelectronics program, managed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, aims to modernize microelectronics to ensure defense systems can keep pace with commercial advancements. This initiative seeks to reduce reliance on obsolete technologies and mitigate dependency on sole-source foundries for state-of-the-art microelectronics. It supports the Department's goals of building a resilient Joint Force and fostering pathways to adapt commercial technologies for defense needs. Additionally, it aligns with the National Defense Strategy's objective of making strategic technology investments by partnering with industry to incorporate market-driven advances into military capabilities.

The Access to State-of-the-Art Microelectronics - Demonstration project focuses on establishing partnerships with domestic foundries to secure a reliable supply chain for advanced electronic components. This effort includes developing secure design capabilities and data-driven supply chain protection strategies. The project aims to transition these technologies into Department of Defense programs, ensuring access to multiple commercial microelectronics facilities and keeping up with rapid technological advancements in the sector.

The Access to Advanced Packaging and Testing - Demonstration project leverages commercial expertise to deliver state-of-the-art heterogeneous integrated packaging capabilities. This initiative aims to enhance system performance by reducing size, weight, and power requirements through advanced packaging technologies. It supports DoD modernization priorities by demonstrating access to leading-edge semiconductor technology through domestic sources, enabling complex computational capabilities for applications such as artificial intelligence and electronic warfare.

The Access to Radiation Hardened-, RF-, and Opto-Electronic - Demonstration project addresses the need for specialized microelectronics in military applications, focusing on radiation-hardened components and radio frequency (RF) and opto-electronic technologies. By partnering with other government agencies, this project aims to ensure future access to critical expertise, technology, and manufacturing capabilities. It involves maturing state-of-the-art material sources, foundries, and packaging facilities while supporting domestic supply chains for RF Gallium Nitride (GaN) and integrated photonics.