VIHAAN: India’s First Home-Designed Broadband Networking SoC
Why in the news
In August 2026 a Chennai startup reported that its first manufactured broadband chip worked without redesign.
Profile
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | Aheesa Digital Innovations, Chennai |
| Architecture | RISC-V, open standard |
| Processor | VEGA, from C-DAC |
| Backing | DLI Scheme (India Semiconductor Mission / MeitY) |
| Use | Secure, high-throughput chips for optical fibre and broadband CPE, incl. FTTH and routers |
The aim is less dependence on imported networking chips.
Key terms
- SoC: processor, memory controller, networking and security on one chip.
- Fabless: designs chips, outsources manufacturing to a foundry.
- First-pass success: working silicon with no redesign.
- RISC-V: free instruction set, unlike ARM or x86.
- CPE: home or office router or modem.
Exam angle
- Scheme: DLI, under MeitY.
- Processor: VEGA by C-DAC.