India’s First Indigenous Vikram 32-bit Chip Unveiled at Semicon India 2025

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 'Semicon India - 2025' event at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. This initiative is designed to boost India's semiconductor ecosystem.

During the event, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the 32-bit microprocessor named 'Vikram'. This microprocessor is India's first fully indigenous 32-bit chip, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

India's First Indigenous Vikram 32-bit Chip Unveiled

At the Semicon India 2025 event, Ashwini Vaishnaw presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Vikram 32-bit processor alongside test chips from four approved projects. The Vikram microprocessor was jointly developed by ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). It is specifically designed to operate in the challenging environmental conditions of launch vehicles, ensuring reliable control and navigation during space missions.

India's Semiconductor Advancements

The Union IT Minister highlighted India's rapid progress in semiconductor development over a short span of 3.5 years. "Here we are today, in a short span of 3.5 years, we have the world looking at India with confidence. Today, the construction of 5 semiconductor units is going on at a rapid pace. Pilot line of 1 unit is complete and we just presented the first Made in India chip to Hon'ble PM here," he stated at Semicon India 2025.

According to ISRO, this new chip can endure extreme temperatures ranging from -55 degrees Celsius to 125 degrees Celsius. It maintains backward compatibility with the VIKRAM1601 microprocessor, which has been integral to ISRO's launch vehicle avionics systems since 2009.

The development of these semiconductor units marks a significant milestone for India's technological capabilities. The successful creation and presentation of an indigenous microprocessor underscore India's growing expertise in advanced technology sectors.

This initiative not only strengthens India's position in global semiconductor manufacturing but also enhances its self-reliance in critical technology areas. As these projects progress, they promise to contribute significantly to India's technological landscape.

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