Ensures domestic source of onsemi’s industry-leading intelligent power and sensing solutions

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.: onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) announced today its wafer fab in East Fishkill (EFK), New York, has been accredited by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as a Category 1A Trusted Supplier. The accreditation enables onsemi to manufacture secure advanced semiconductors for a variety of critical aerospace and defense applications at the site. onsemi's East Fishkill fab is the only 300 mm power discrete and image sensor fab in the U.S. and the company’s second accredited fab in addition to its Gresham, Oregon site.

“Power and sensing technologies are vital in modern defense systems, providing the reliable energy and data required for robust, intelligent and efficient operations,” said Sudhir Gopalswamy, group president, Intelligent Sensing and Analog and Mixed-Signal Group of onsemi. “With this accreditation, onsemi is now positioned to offer our industry-leading power and sensing technologies through our secure and trusted manufacturing facilities that will enable the DoD to have the reliable and cutting-edge solutions they need.”

Achieving the trusted foundry accreditation is a rigorous process that ensures a supplier meets comprehensive security and operational criteria, including the protection of mission-critical functions for trusted systems and networks. This thorough approach safeguards the integrity and confidentiality of onsemi’s industry-leading intelligent power and sensing technologies. As a trusted supplier, onsemi is able to provide custom-designed, custom-manufactured or tailored power and sensing solutions for specific DoD applications.

About onsemi

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. onsemi offers a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, delivering intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way to creating a safer, cleaner and smarter world. onsemi is recognized as a Fortune 500® company and included in the Nasdaq-100 Index® and S&P 500® index. Learn more about onsemi at www.onsemi.com.

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Fonte: Business Wire