From bulky vacuum tubes to compact high performance microprocessors the evolution of electronic components over the years has always been evident. This section covers all the recent technological advancement in the electronics industry and the new-age products that have hit the electronics market recently.
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RRP Electronics has entered an agreement to purchase a silicon wafer production line from Singapore-based PTW. The deal includes the transfer of process and technology knowledge. This strategic move aims to establish India’s first major wafer production facility and reduce the country’s reliance on imported electronics components. The agreement marks a notable…
VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer is set to begin operations in India as its new plant in Thoothukudi nears completion. According to industry sources, 90 percent of the plant construction is complete and production is expected to start within the next two to three months. This development positions Thoothukudi as Tamil Nadu’s fourth major…
India’s semiconductor ecosystem is poised for significant growth following a series of initiatives announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The government is working closely with over 300 organizations including 250 academic institutions and 65 start-ups to create a robust infrastructure for chip design. These efforts form part of the…
Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) of Chandigarh organized a handover ceremony for the first production lots of two 32-bit microprocessors designed for space applications. The event was attended by Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary and Chairman of ISRO and Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY. Developed in collaboration between Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and SCL, the…
u-blox, a global leader in positioning and wireless communication technologies has signed an agreement to transfer its cellular IoT module business to Trasna, a semiconductor and IoT solutions provider. In this transaction, u-blox will transfer its cellular module technology. This transfer includes intellectual property, workforce, sites and product portfolio. The…
German semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies is set to double its India workforce by 2030, focusing on research and development rather than manufacturing. Currently employing 2500 professionals in India, the company plans to increase its headcount to 5000. Chief Marketing Officer Andreas Urschitz confirmed the initiative during a media roundtable, emphasizing that…
Valens Semiconductor, RGo Robotics and CHERRY Embedded Solutions have announced a strategic collaboration to advance the design of AI robotic systems. The partnership integrates RGo’s advanced Perception Engine, VA7000 MIPI A-PHY connectivity chipsets of Valens and CHERRY’s Rockchip-based hardware module. The combined solution aims to provide improved design…
Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has allocated a new land allotment in Noida’s Sector 28 for Vama Sundari Investments, a joint venture between HCL Group and Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India. This revised allocation follows challenges encountered at the previously designated Sector 10 site, where delays in land…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw marked a major milestone in India’s AI journey with the launch of several initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission during a high-level event in New Delhi. The event saw the unveiling of AIKosha, a secured platform that provides a repository of datasets, models and use cases along with AI sandbox capabilities through an integrated…
CDIL Semiconductors and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic collaboration opportunities in India’s fast-growing semiconductor market. The agreement aims to leverage CDIL’s six decades of expertise in semiconductor packaging and Infineon’s global leadership in power systems and IoT. This partnership…
Gujarat has emerged as India’s preferred destination for semiconductor companies, according to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Speaking at the inauguration of SemiConnect-2025 in Gandhinagar, Patel emphasized the state’s proactive initiatives including the Gujarat State Electronics Mission and a dedicated semiconductor policy launched in 2022. He described Gujarat as…
