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SEMICON India 2025: Vikram Chip Unveiled by PM Modi

2 September 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYSEMICON India2025: Vikram ChipUnveiled by PMModi2 September 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The PM presented the Vikram chip at SEMICON India 2025; attendance was expected to double over the last edition.

India Semiconductor Mission

  • Began December 2021, outlay ₹76,000 crore.
  • Cleared: one chip fab, one compound semiconductor fab and eight OSAT/ATMP units.
  • OSAT: Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing.

Vikram chip

  • Named for Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
  • Made at Micron’s Sanand plant, Gujarat.
  • 28nm node initially; advanced nodes planned.
  • Uses: consumer electronics, telecom, automotive, defence.

Exam angle

  • ISM: 2021, ₹76,000 crore.
  • Target: global semiconductor hub by 2030.

Test yourself

1. The 'Vikram' chip unveiled at SEMICON India 2025 is named after whom?

It honours Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, father of India's space programme.

2. What outlay was the India Semiconductor Mission launched with in December 2021?

ISM began with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore.

3. In semiconductor terms, what does OSAT stand for?

OSAT means Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing.

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