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ЁЯФ╣ ARM to Design 2nm Chips in India: Bengaluru Expansion Accelerates Semiconductor Growth
1. ARMтАЩs Bengaluru Expansion
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ARM inaugurated a new unit in Bengaluru focused on 2 nanometer (2nm) chip design.
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Chips designed will power AI servers, drones, mobile phones, and other advanced electronics.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised ARM, highlighting IndiaтАЩs growing role in cutting-edge chip innovation.
2. IndiaтАЩs Semiconductor Mission Progress
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Launched January 2022, IndiaтАЩs semiconductor mission aims to build a complete chip ecosystem.
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Current projects under construction: 10 units
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2 semiconductor fabs
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8 outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) units
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Pilot production:
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CG Semi has already started pilot production.
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2 more units expected to begin pilot production soon.
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3. Supply Chain Localization in India
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Most ecosystem partners are setting up in India, including:
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Chemicals: 500+ chemicals required for chip fabrication.
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Gases: 50+ gases essential for semiconductor production.
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Substrates: Local manufacturers are establishing facilities.
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This ensures end-to-end supply chain presence in India.
4. Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Future Focus
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Next phase will expand beyond chips to include:
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Equipment manufacturing used in chip production.
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Materials manufacturing essential for chips.
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Goal: Complete semiconductor stack in India, including design, chip production, equipment, materials, and talent pipeline.
5. Strategic Impact of ARMтАЩs Move
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Establishes India as a hub for next-gen chip design (2nm) globally.
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Strengthens AI, mobile, and defense tech capabilities.
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Supports Make in India initiative and domestic semiconductor self-reliance.
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