Microchips & Semiconductors

CMMC Compliance for Semiconductor Companies

Protect chip designs, manufacturing processes, and supply chain integrity. Meet CHIPS Act and DoD requirements for the semiconductor industrial base.

Why CMMC Matters for Semiconductor Companies

Semiconductors are at the heart of national security and economic competitiveness.

Strategic National Priority

The CHIPS Act and DoD investments are reshoring semiconductor manufacturing. Companies in this supply chain face heightened security expectations and CMMC requirements.

High-Value IP Targets

Chip designs, process recipes, and manufacturing know-how are prime targets for economic espionage. Protecting this intellectual property is essential for competitiveness.

Supply Chain Security

DoD is focused on trusted semiconductor supply chains. CMMC certification demonstrates your commitment to security and positions you as a reliable supplier.

Unique Challenges for Semiconductor Companies

Semiconductor companies operate in highly specialized environments with unique security considerations. We understand the intersection of fab operations, design, and compliance.

EDA Tool Environments

Design flows using Cadence, Synopsys, and other EDA tools create complex data handling environments that need careful scoping.

Manufacturing Systems

Fab environments have specialized OT systems, process control, and equipment that may intersect with CUI handling.

Foundry Relationships

Working with foundries and assembly houses creates complex third-party data handling that needs flow-down consideration.

Export Controls

ITAR, EAR, and semiconductor-specific export controls overlap with CMMC requirements, requiring coordinated compliance.

How Mojave Helps Semiconductor Companies

We understand the unique environment of chip design and manufacturing.

Design Environment Scoping

We help define CUI boundaries around EDA tools, design libraries, and IP repositories—minimizing scope while meeting requirements.

Supply Chain Documentation

Guidance on managing CUI flow-down to foundries, assembly houses, and test facilities with appropriate controls.

Integrated Compliance

Documentation that aligns with export control programs you likely already have, reducing duplication and overhead.

CHIPS Act Alignment

For companies pursuing CHIPS Act funding, we help position your security posture to meet anticipated requirements.

$52B+ CHIPS Act investment in US semiconductor capacity
Level 2 Typically required for design CUI handling
Critical DoD priority for trusted semiconductor supply
6-9 mo Typical L2 readiness timeline

Ready to Secure Your Position in the Semiconductor Supply Chain?

Let's discuss your specific situation and create a practical path to compliance.