India Inaugurates First 3nm Chip Design Center in Noida
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 3-nanometer (3nm) Chip Design Centre inaugurated in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. |
| Inaugurated by | Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology. |
| Established by | Renesas Electronics India (Japanese company). |
| Technology | 3nm technology (more advanced than 7nm and 5nm). |
| Benefits | Higher performance, lower energy consumption, greater computing efficiency. |
| Government Initiative | Part of India's Semiconductor Mission and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. |
| Objective | Develop semiconductor ecosystem (design, manufacturing, ATMP, equipment supply). |
| Global Recognition | Appreciated at World Economic Forum (Davos). |
| India's Semiconductor Mission (ISM) | |
| Launch Year | 2021 under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). |
| Financial Outlay | Rs. 76,000 crore. |
| Objective | Develop sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem. |
| Key Component | Financial support for semiconductor fab (manufacturing plant) setup. |
| Semiconductor Chips | Made from silicon or germanium, essential for electronic devices. |
| Function | Process data, store information, control electronic devices. |
| Applications | Used in smartphones, computers, integrated circuits. |