Tata Electronics Ltd has initiated the export of a limited quantity of semiconductor chips packaged at a pilot line situated in its research and development centre in Bengaluru, according to a report.
Tata Electronics is also in advanced stages of finalising the tape-out process for semiconductor chips ranging from 28 to 65 nanometres, along with some higher nodes, the report added. Notably, the chips currently being exported are versatile and not tailored for specific applications.
Tata Electronics’ partnership with Tesla
Recently, reports surfaced regarding Tesla’s strategic partnership with Tata Electronics for sourcing semiconductor chips globally. This agreement highlighted Tata Electronics’ emergence as a reliable supplier for major global clients seeking to establish a significant portion of their semiconductor value chain in India.
Tata’s Semiconductor chip expansion plans
During a groundbreaking ceremony for Tata Electronics’ Rs 91,000 crore chip manufacturing plant and Rs 27,000 crore chip assembly facility in Assam in March this year, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran disclosed plans for gradual sector-wise chip deployment, which is expected to generate around 72,000 jobs over time. He emphasised that project expansions would occur only after achieving initial milestones.
Earlier in February, reports indicated that the Tata Group was in discussions with Taiwanese companies, including UMC Group and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, for partnerships regarding its semiconductor plant in Dholera.
