British semiconductor designer ARM has opened a new design centre in Bengaluru, which will focus on developing cutting-edge 2-nanometer (2 nm) chip technology, as announced by India’s Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
These super-small nodes (2 nm) are among the most advanced in the world, and will power high-demand applications like AI servers, drones, and smartphones.
Under India’s India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), the government has laid the groundwork for building a full semiconductor ecosystem — including design, manufacturing, and the supporting infrastructure.
Key points:
- ARM’s Bengaluru facility becomes only the second company in India (after Renesas) working at the 2 nm level.
- The ISM supports 278 academic & research institutions, offering students access to industry-grade EDA (electronic design automation) tools; so far, 28 chips have already been designed in India through its programs.
- The government’s next phase (Semicon 2.0) will sharpen focus on the materials, equipment, and full supply-chain needed for manufacturing, beyond just chip design.
