CHIPS R&D Standardization Readiness Level Workshop Summary Report

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Published March 11th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a summary report from the CHIPS R&D Standardization Readiness Level Workshop. The report details discussions and findings related to standardization frameworks for semiconductors and microelectronics.

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This document is a summary report from a workshop hosted by NIST concerning the CHIPS R&D Standardization Readiness Level. It outlines discussions and findings related to developing standardization frameworks and readiness scales for semiconductors and microelectronics, aiming to foster critical and emerging technology development.

As this is a summary report of a workshop, it does not impose new regulatory requirements or deadlines. It serves as informational material for stakeholders involved in semiconductor research and development and standardization efforts. Companies and researchers in this sector may find the insights useful for aligning their R&D with standardization goals.

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Summary Report: CHIPS R&D Standardization Readiness Level Workshop

Published

March 11, 2026

Author(s)

Mary Bedner, Jason Kahn Citation OTHER - NIST CHIPS 1400-4 Report Number NIST CHIPS 1400-4 NIST Pub Series Other Pub Type NIST Pubs

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https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.CHIPS.1400-4 Local Download

Keywords

standards, semiconductors, microelectronics, critical and emerging technology, standardization readiness framework, standards readiness level scale Standards and Electronics

Citation

Bedner, M.
and Kahn, J.

(2026),
Summary Report: CHIPS R&D Standardization Readiness Level Workshop, OTHER, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.CHIPS.1400-4, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=960869       
  (Accessed March 12, 2026)