Bengaluru, Feb 7 (NationPress) The renowned US semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm Technologies announced on Saturday the successful tape-out of its 2nm semiconductor design, representing a pivotal advancement in sophisticated semiconductor technology and reaffirming the company's strong dedication to bolstering India's quickly growing semiconductor ecosystem.

This accomplishment showcases Qualcomm’s robust global engineering expertise in collaboration with development centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

“India is increasingly becoming a central player in the design of advanced semiconductor technologies for the future,” stated Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister of Railways, Electronics, and IT.

“Witnessing Qualcomm’s operations here, their engineering prowess, profound design capabilities, and unwavering commitment to India is genuinely remarkable. Achievements like this highlight the significant progress of India’s design ecosystem and are closely aligned with our vision of establishing a globally competitive semiconductor industry,” the minister remarked.

This milestone signifies India's rise as a vital center for innovative semiconductor development and highlights Qualcomm’s long-term commitment to enhancing the nation’s semiconductor framework.

Qualcomm has had a presence in India for over 20 years, during which it has developed one of its most significant engineering operations outside the United States.

With extensive expertise in wireless, compute, AI, and system-level engineering, Qualcomm is continuously reinforcing its enduring commitment to India’s technological advancement and innovation.

Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT and CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission, remarked, “India’s Semiconductor Mission is gaining strong momentum, backed by a robust design ecosystem and ongoing industry engagement. Investment in advanced engineering and R&D capabilities is crucial for establishing sustainable semiconductor capacity in the nation.”

“This achievement stands as a proof of the strength and depth of our engineering teams in India,” added Srini Maddali, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm India Private Limited.

The Qualcomm campus in Bengaluru functions as a crucial engineering hub for the advancement of next-generation wireless, AI, compute, and system-level technologies.

“Today, India plays a vital role in how we facilitate the design, development, and delivery of next-generation technologies globally. The innovations emerging from here are shaping the future of connectivity, computation, and intelligent systems worldwide,” commented Savi Soin, President of Qualcomm India.