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India has achieved a significant milestone with its first telecom system using entirely domestically-produced chips receiving TEC certification. This development marks a major step forward in reducing reliance on imported semiconductors and addressing global supply chain vulnerabilities. The certification positions India's local chips alongside global counterparts, opening up both domestic and export opportunities. This progress supports India's broader semiconductor strategy, which includes a Rs 76,000 crore PLI scheme to boost manufacturing and design capabilities.

Key Points: India's First Telecom System with Domestic Chips Gets TEC Certification

  • First telecom system using India-made chips receives TEC certification
  • TEC approval opens export opportunities alongside domestic rollout
  • Certification ensures equipment meets strict performance and safety standards
  • India's semiconductor market expected to reach $100 billion by 2030
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First telecom system with India-made chips gets TEC certification

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces India's first telecom system using entirely domestically-produced chips has passed TEC quality standards, marking a semiconductor milestone.

"Big leap for India’s semiconductor story! - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, Sep 6

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that a telecom system using only domestically-produced chips has received certification from the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC).

The minister praised the development on X social media platform, describing it as a “big leap” for the country’s semiconductor industry.

The minister wrote on X, "Big leap for India’s semiconductor story! In a first, a telecom system running on ‘made in India’ chips has cleared the standards & quality tests (TEC certification)."

TEC certification is the Department of Telecommunications' quality benchmark, ensuring telecom equipment meets strict performance and safety standards. Along with the nod for domestic rollout, the approval has positioned India's local chips alongside global counterparts, opening export opportunities.

The milestone indicates progress in reducing reliance on imported semiconductors, a vulnerability highlighted by recent global shortages. Analysts say India’s strategy of enhancing capacity in design, assembly, testing, and integration allows it to address supply chain gaps.

As Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, China, and the US dominate chip production, their concentration creates supply chain risks, which India seeks to mitigate.

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding NV, a global leader in semiconductor lithography, has recently announced its intention to strengthen its partnership with Indian businesses in the upcoming year.

The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) was launched in 2021 with a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme worth Rs 76,000 crore to boost domestic manufacturing and design in the semiconductor sector.

Approved projects under this scheme total 1.60 lakh crore, including Tata Electronics’ 91,000 crore fab in Dholera, Micron’s 22,516 crore packaging facility in Sanand, and CG Power’s new OSAT pilot line that started operations in August.

India is focusing on mature nodes in the 28nm–65nm range, essential for telecom, automotive, and industrial applications. India’s semiconductor market stood at $38 billion in 2023 and is expected to hit $45 to $50 billion in 2024–25 and $100 to $110 billion by 2030. Globally, the semiconductor market is projected to grow to $1 trillion by the same year.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great achievement but I hope the quality matches international standards. We need to ensure these chips are reliable for long-term use in telecom infrastructure. Still, proud moment for Indian engineering!
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Arjun K
The 76,000 crore PLI scheme is finally showing results! This will create so many jobs and boost our electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Telecom is just the beginning - imagine Indian chips in smartphones, cars, and industrial equipment.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, this is huge! The global chip shortage showed how vulnerable we were. Having domestic production capability for 28nm-65nm nodes is strategic for national security and economic stability.
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Vikram M
Hope the government ensures these chips are cost-competitive. Sometimes domestic products become expensive due to protectionism. They need to compete on quality and price to be truly successful in global markets.
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Kavya N
Amazing progress! From Tata's fab in Dholera to Micron's packaging facility - we're building the entire semiconductor ecosystem. This will attract more global companies to partner with Indian firms. Future looks bright! ✨

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