To recall, in March of this year Tata Electronics announced its partnership with Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), for building India's first AI-enabled semiconductor fabrication facility (Fab) in Dholera, Gujarat. The fab construction, with a total investment of up to INR 91,000 crores (~US$11 billion), is set to begin this year. It's expected to generate over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs in the region.
However, now the latest reports suggest Tata Electronics partnering with US based Synopsis. The reports have not mentioned that if this partnership is in addition to the previously announced collaboration with PSMC of Taiwan, or a standalone though both the partnerships are for the Dholera plant. It is to be noted however that Tatas haven't made any official announcement of partnership with Synopsis.
The upcoming Dholera Fab will have a manufacturing capacity of up to 50,000 wafers per month. It will incorporate next-generation factory automation, leveraging data analytics and machine learning for optimal efficiency.
Additionally, Tata Electronics plans to invest in a greenfield facility in Jagiroad, Assam, for the assembly and testing of semiconductor chips. These facilities will produce chips for applications across automotive, mobile devices, and artificial intelligence.
It was in March when Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for these semiconductor facilities, which will contribute to the development of India's indigenous semiconductor ecosystem.
The collaboration focuses on process technology. Synopsys, being a chip design leader, brings expertise in advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. This knowledge can benefit Tata Electronics' fab plant in Gujarat by improving chip performance, yield, and efficiency.
The Dholera foundry design platform is crucial for chip design and layout. By leveraging Synopsys' tools and methodologies, Tata Electronics can streamline the chip design process. This platform ensures efficient, accurate, and reliable chip production. The combined efforts aim to accelerate chip development cycles. Faster design iterations lead to quicker time-to-market for semiconductor products. This is essential in today's competitive landscape.
The fab will manufacture chips for applications such as power management ICs, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCUs), and high-performance computing logic. These chips cater to growing demands in markets like automotive, computing, data storage, wireless communication, and AI.
Tata Electronics' entry into the global semiconductor industry is a significant milestone, aligning with India's vision of self-reliance and technological advancement.
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