Empowering India’s Semiconductor Future
The ChipIN Centre, a prominent facility at C-DAC, is revolutionizing semiconductor design in India. This center aims to enhance the nation’s chip design infrastructure, making advanced tools and resources accessible to the semiconductor community. With a focus on fostering innovation, the ChipIN Centre is committed to supporting students, researchers, and entrepreneurs in their quest to excel in semiconductor design.
A Centralized Hub for Semiconductor Design
The ChipIN Centre stands as one of the largest semiconductor design facilities in India. It provides a comprehensive range of design workflows and solutions. This centralized hub hosts cutting-edge tools that cater to the entire chip design cycle, including advanced nodes up to 5 nm. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic design automation (EDA) tools, which are essential for modern semiconductor design.
In addition to design tools, the ChipIN Centre offers robust compute and hardware infrastructure. It provides intellectual property (IP) cores and expert guidance to support design fabrication at the SCL foundry. This initiative is part of the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme and the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, both launched by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India. These programs aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry, enabling students and researchers to gain hands-on experience in semiconductor design.
Currently, the ChipIN Centre engages with over 20,000 students across more than 250 academic institutions. It also collaborates with 45 start-up projects. The goal is to provide access to EDA tools for 85,000 students pursuing B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD degrees within five years. This initiative aligns with the broader objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat, promoting self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing.
Expanding Access to EDA Tools
The demand for EDA tools has surged among researchers and students in India. In response, Siemens has expanded the usage scope of its EDA tools from 120 colleges to over 250 institutions under the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme. This expansion allows more students and researchers to access advanced design solutions, fostering innovation and collaboration in semiconductor design.
Siemens has also introduced its powerful Veloce™ hardware-assisted verification solution to companies approved under the DLI Scheme. This solution is crucial for addressing the verification and validation challenges faced by designers of complex systems on chips (SoCs) and integrated circuits (ICs). The Veloce system comprises several components, including Veloce Strato hardware, Veloce Apps, and Veloce Protocol Solutions. With a compute facility of 128 CPU cores and a capacity of 640 million gates, Veloce is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern semiconductor design.
The collaboration between ChipIN Centre and Siemens exemplifies the commitment to enhancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem. By providing access to advanced EDA tools, the initiative empowers students and researchers to push the boundaries of semiconductor technology.
Supporting India’s Semiconductor Vision
The ChipIN Centre plays a pivotal role in realizing India’s vision of becoming a semiconductor powerhouse. According to Ms Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator for R&D in Electronics & IT at the Ministry of Electronics and IT, the demand for enhanced EDA and design solutions has been significant. The support from Siemens at the ChipIN Centre is expected to fulfill the vision of transforming India into a leading player in the semiconductor industry.
The initiative aims to create a self-sustaining semiconductor ecosystem in India. Ruchir Dixit, Vice President & Country Manager of EDA at Siemens Digital Industries Software, emphasized the importance of empowering the next generation of engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs. By expanding access to state-of-the-art EDA technology solutions, Siemens aligns itself with the nation’s commitment to building a robust semiconductor ecosystem.
As India continues to invest in semiconductor technology, the ChipIN Centre stands at the forefront of this transformation. It is not just a facility; it is a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and growth in the semiconductor sector.
The ChipIN Centre is more than just a semiconductor design facility. It is a beacon of hope for aspiring engineers and entrepreneurs in India. By providing access to advanced tools and resources, the centre is paving the way for a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem. With the support of industry leaders like Siemens, the future of semiconductor design in India looks promising. The ChipIN Centre is set to empower the next generation, ensuring that India emerges as a global leader in semiconductor technology.
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