Dr Cathy Foley on the need for a National Semiconductor Roadmap
Apr 01, 2026•25 min•Ep. 241
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Summary
Former Chief Scientist Dr. Cathy Foley details Australia's National Semiconductor Roadmap, emphasizing the nation's strength in research, compound semiconductors, and raw materials, rather than large-scale CMOS manufacturing. She highlights the importance of supply chain sovereignty, the role of the Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (SB3) in facilitating international fabrication, and draws parallels with the successful National Quantum Roadmap. The discussion also covers the interplay between quantum and semiconductors, the development of niche foundries, and Australia's strategic focus on industrial resilience and a skilled workforce for future technologies.Episode description
The Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (SB3) has embarked on a project supported by the Rozetta Institute to develop a National Semiconductor Roadmap. Dr Cathy Foley, having previously worked on the National Quantum Roadmap while she was at CSIRO, talks to James Riley about where Australia has capability in semiconductors.
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