Union Minister for Railways, Electronics, and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, introduced the new two-nanometre Qualcomm chip in Bengaluru. He highlighted the significance of this technological advancement for the country during the inauguration of Texas Instruments’ research and development facility in the city.
Vaishnaw expressed his delight at the unveiling of the 2nm wafer and chip at Qualcomm, emphasizing the shift towards complete product design within India. He commended Qualcomm for embracing the challenge of advanced designs in the country, marking a pivotal moment for the industry.
The wafer showcased by the Union Minister contains an impressive 20 to 30 billion transistors per die. This breakthrough places India at the forefront of cutting-edge chip design, aligning the country with global leaders in semiconductor innovation.
India’s progress in semiconductor manufacturing and chip design was underscored by Vaishnaw, signaling a transition from a software provider to a comprehensive semiconductor product design and development hub. The semiconductor ecosystem in India is rapidly evolving, gearing up for substantial growth in the sector.
