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Texas Instruments Opens New Bengaluru R&D Hub, Celebrates 40 Years in India

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated Texas Instruments' new product research and development center in Bengaluru. The event marked the American semiconductor company's 40-year presence in India, where it was the first multinational to set up an R&D center in 1985. The massive 550,000-square-foot facility is equipped with advanced testing labs and aims to propel semiconductor innovation. The expansion reinforces India's position as a global hub for semiconductor design and talent development.

Key Points: Texas Instruments Inaugurates New R&D Center in Bengaluru

  • New 550,000-sq-ft R&D center inaugurated
  • Commemorates 40 years in India
  • Features advanced testing labs
  • Strengthens India's semiconductor design hub
  • Reinforces commitment to local talent
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Texas Instruments true pioneer in India's semiconductor journey: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates Texas Instruments' new semiconductor R&D center in Bengaluru, marking the company's 40-year legacy in India.

"TI has been a true pioneer in India's semiconductor journey - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

Bengaluru, Feb 7

Texas Instruments is a true pioneer in India's semiconductor journey, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, on Saturday.

He was speaking at the inauguration of the American multinational semiconductor company's official product research and development (R&D) center in Bengaluru. The event also commemorated the company's 40-year presence in India.

"I congratulate Texas Instruments on the inauguration of this world-class R&D center in Bengaluru. TI has been a true pioneer in India's semiconductor journey and stood as a testament of consistently nurturing the design talent ecosystem in India," Vaishnaw said.

"The company's expanded investment reinforces India's position as a global hub for semiconductor design and development and supports our vision of building an innovation-led nation," he added.

The new 550,000-square-foot centre features a collaborative workspace dedicated to developing world-class chip designs. The center includes an end-to-end reliability lab equipped with advanced testing capabilities for various environmental conditions, along with many other integrated circuit design labs.

It also highlights the company's strategic vision to propel semiconductor innovation and nurture world-class design talent. This expansion reinforces TI's commitment to developing breakthrough analog and embedded processing technologies while strengthening its support for the design ecosystem and its growing customer base in India.

"As we celebrate 40 years in India, this milestone reflects TI's rich legacy and our strong commitment to the future. TI India's product development and design teams drive research and breakthrough innovations for customers worldwide. Our world-class engineers are central to pioneering the next generation of semiconductor advancements," said Santhosh Kumar, president and managing director, TI India.

As the first multinational company to establish an R&D center in India in 1985, TI has been instrumental in shaping India's semiconductor landscape for four decades.

The company recently opened an additional sales office to strengthen its partnership with Indian customers, while the new R&D facility builds on its innovation capabilities in the region.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who worked with TI chips in my engineering projects in college, it's great to see their continued investment. Hope this leads to more collaborative research with our IITs and IISc. The reliability lab sounds particularly impressive for local testing.
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Rohit P
Good step, but we need to move beyond just design and R&D. When will we see actual semiconductor *manufacturing* fabs being set up in India by these giants? That's where the real game-changing employment and tech sovereignty lies. Design is important, but fabrication is crucial.
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Priya S
My cousin works at TI India! He's always said the culture and focus on innovation is top-notch. This expansion is a proud moment for all the engineers who have been part of their journey here. More power to our techies! 💪
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Vikram M
1985! They were here before the economic liberalization. That's some serious long-term vision. It shows that consistent policy and a talented workforce can attract and retain global leaders. Kudos to the teams that built this legacy.
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Michael C
The scale is mind-boggling - 550,000 sq.ft! This isn't just an office, it's a major campus. This level of investment from a semiconductor leader is a strong vote of confidence in India's engineering ecosystem. Great for the local economy in Bengaluru.

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