Polar Semiconductor Celebrates Membership to National Semiconductor Technology Center as It Surpasses 100 Members
Polar Semiconductor benefits from access to a dynamic ecosystem of resources, facilities, and collaboration opportunities to advance its research, innovation, and workforce efforts.
Bloomington, MN – February 27, 2025 – Polar Semiconductor (“Polar”) today celebrates its membership to the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) as the public-private consortium established by the CHIPS and Science Act surpasses 100 signed members. Polar supports the NSTC’s mission to accelerate U.S.-led semiconductor research and innovation, build a strong domestic semiconductor workforce, and strengthen the United States’ leadership position in the global semiconductor industry.
“Polar Semiconductor is proud to be a member of the National Semiconductor Technology Center as its membership and impact continues to grow,” said Surya Iyer, President and COO of Polar. “We’re excited to contribute our expertise in sensor, power, and high-voltage semiconductors and closely collaborate with other members to accelerate U.S.-led semiconductor research and innovation.
Operated by Natcast, an independent non-profit entity, the mission of the NSTC is to convene members from across the U.S. semiconductor value chain, academia, and government to advance three shared and strategic goals: strengthen U.S. semiconductor leadership; reduce time from lab-to-fab; and expand the U.S. semiconductor workforce. NSTC Members benefit from access to leading-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, shared physical and digital assets, dedicated events and collaboration opportunities, and employer-driven workforce development programming.
The NSTC’s mission aligns with Polar’s commitment to fostering technological advancement and contributing to the nation’s economic growth and national security.
To view a comprehensive list of NSTC Members and learn how to join, visit natcast.org/nstcmembership/members. For more information on opportunities to engage with Polar Semiconductor on NSTC-related efforts, please visit polarsemi.com/contact.
ABOUT POLAR SEMICONDUCTOR
Headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor is the only U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in sensor, power, and high-voltage semiconductors. Polar brings more than 60 years of experience in the automotive, consumer, and industrial markets, and is investing approximately $525 million to expand its foundry and branch into innovative technologies to serve new customers and markets. Polar’s semiconductor manufacturing facilities operate with state-of-the-art automation systems to manufacture Integrated Circuit (BCD, BiCMOS) and Discrete (MOSFET, IGBT) 8-inch silicon wafers for the power and sensor markets. As an automotive-qualified fab, Polar is committed to the highest levels of manufacturing and product quality. For more information, visit polarsemi.com.
ABOUT THE NSTC AND NATCAST
Natcast is a purpose-built, non-profit entity designated to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) by the Department of Commerce. Established by the CHIPS and Science Act of the U.S. government, the NSTC is a public-private consortium dedicated to semiconductor R&D in the United States. The NSTC convenes industry, academia, and government from across the semiconductor ecosystem to address the most challenging barriers to continued technological progress in the domestic semiconductor industry, including the need for a skilled workforce. The NSTC reflects a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the U.S. to drive the pace of innovation, set standards, and secure global leadership in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Learn more at natcast.org.