New Delhi, Feb 20 (NationPress) Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have officially partnered to manufacture ‘Qualcomm Automotive Modules’ in India, utilizing Tata Electronics’ forthcoming semiconductor assembly and test facility located in Jagiroad, Assam.

This initiative aligns with the ‘Make in India’ campaign, aiming to produce automotive technologies locally for digital cockpits, infotainment, connectivity, and intelligent vehicle systems.

The domestic production of these modules is designed to meet the increasing demand from both Indian and international automakers, while also enhancing supply chain flexibility and geographic diversification.

According to a statement, Tata Electronics is now part of Qualcomm Technologies’ global network of module manufacturing partners, reinforcing its commitment to support the rising global demand for modular automotive platforms.

Qualcomm Automotive Modules combine the Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips with essential system components into a streamlined, production-ready module, providing comprehensive electronics solutions for automakers, as stated in the release.

The collaboration aims to simplify system design and accelerate development timelines, facilitating scalable, turnkey architectures that will aid the industry’s transition to software-defined vehicles.

“As the industry transitions towards integrated, module-based architectures, enhancing manufacturing capabilities in significant regions is crucial,” commented Nakul Duggal, EVP and Group GM, Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT, and Robotics at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

“By offering comprehensive and ready-to-integrate solutions, we assist automakers in minimizing design complexity and expediting the market launch of next-generation vehicles,” added Savi Soin, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm India.

Establishing manufacturing in India through Tata Electronics bolsters the company’s ability to support both Indian and international OEMs with increased flexibility and resilience in the supply chain, Soin further noted.

The greenfield, high-volume semiconductor assembly and test facility in Jagiroad marks India’s first indigenous OSAT facility, constructed with an investment of $3 billion.

The facility will concentrate on essential platform technologies such as Wire Bond, Flip Chip, and Integrated Systems Packaging (ISP) to produce products vital for key applications across industries like automotive, communications, IoT, and AI.

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