Federal Research - The Sematech Consortium's Start-Up Activities: Rced-90-37 (Paperback)

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO assessed the progress of a consortium of U.S. semiconductor and computer companies (SEMATECH) formed to conduct research and development that will provide the U.S. industry with the domestic capability for world leadership in manufacturing, focusing on: (1) the Department of Defense's (DOD) participation and role; (2) the consortium's approaches and organization for achieving its overall objectives; and (3) initial technology transfer activities.