Organization Links

SEMI® (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International) Organization

An international trade association serving the semiconductor and flat panel display industries.
www.semi.org

SEMATECH
Semiconductor Manufacturing TECHnology is an industry consortium for semiconductor research.
www.sematech.org

SIA (Semiconductor Industry Association)
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the premier trade association representing the U.S. semiconductor industry. Founded in 1977 by five microelectronics innovators, SIA unites 95 companies responsible for more than 85 percent of semiconductor production in this country.  Our coalition provides domestic semiconductor companies a forum to advance the global competitiveness of the $80 billion U.S. chip industry. Through a network of corporate CEOs and working committees, SIA shapes public policy on issues critical to the industry and provides a spectrum of services to aid members in growing their own businesses.
http://www.sia-online.org

SPIE (The International Society for Optical Engineering)
Furthering innovation in optics and photonics.
http://www.spie.org/

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health)
Protecting the public health by providing reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of medical devices and by eliminating unnecessary human exposure to radiation emitted from electronic products.
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/

For guidance on electronic products which emit radiation, visit
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhealth/products/byconsumer.html

Laser Institute of America - Laser Applications and Safety
The Laser Institute of America is the professional membership society dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications and safety worldwide.
www.laserinstitute.org