C-DOT and IITs Collaborate to Develop Wideband Spectrum-Sensor ASIC-Chip
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | C-DOT, IIT Mandi, and IIT Jammu collaborate to develop a Wideband Spectrum-Sensor ASIC-Chip. |
| Project | Development of Wideband Spectrum-Sensor ASIC-Chip. |
| Institutions Involved | C-DOT, IIT Mandi, IIT Jammu. |
| Supporting Scheme | Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF). |
| Objective | Enhance spectrum utilization and provide efficient broadband services in rural India. |
| Technological Focus | Wideband spectrum sensing beyond 2 GHz, targeting under-utilized bands or white spaces. |
| Key Benefits | Improved spectrum efficiency, boosted cognitive radio throughput, creation of intellectual properties (IPs) for dynamic spectrum access. |
| Target Band | 6 GHz satellite band (5.925-7.125 GHz). |
| National Missions Supported | Make-in-India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, India Semiconductor Mission. |
| Significance | Bridging the digital divide, fostering indigenous telecom technology, and enhancing rural broadband access. |
| Key Attendees | Dr. Raj Kumar Upadhyay (C-DOT CEO), Dr. Rahul Shrestha (IIT Mandi), Dr. Rohit B. Chaurasiya (IIT Jammu), Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela, and Ms. Shikha Srivastava (C-DOT Directors). |