Texas Instruments (TI) has established a new research and development (R&D) center in Bengaluru, commemorating its 40-year presence in India. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, praised TI as a pioneer in India’s semiconductor industry during the center’s inauguration. Vaishnaw highlighted TI’s role in nurturing India’s design talent ecosystem.
The 550,000-square-foot center is equipped with cutting-edge facilities for chip design and testing under various environmental conditions. This move underscores TI’s commitment to fostering semiconductor innovation and supporting India’s design talent. Santhosh Kumar, president of TI India, emphasized the company’s dedication to driving research and breakthroughs in semiconductor technologies.
TI, the first multinational company to establish an R&D center in India in 1985, has significantly influenced the country’s semiconductor landscape. In addition to the new R&D center, TI has opened a sales office to enhance collaboration with Indian customers. The company’s expansion in India reflects its focus on innovation and customer support in the region.
