December 17, 2024: In a major boost for LEO Satellite startups projects and toward achieving self-reliance in “Design and Development of LEO Satellite Components and GNSS RF Front End ASIC” , The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India has signed an agreement with Silizium Circuits Pvt Ltd a fabless Semiconductor IP & SoC Startup under FABCI(Fabless Chip Design Incubator) IIT Hyderabad.
This is big leap towards developing Indigenous state-of-the-art next-generation telecommunications technology. The CEO, C-DOT Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay said “The importance of developing own chips for communication needs and emphasised the support of C-DOT including its infrastructure during the project implementation.”
Indian Startups, Academia, and R&D Institutions in LEO Satellite Sector Gain From C-DOT, Silizium Partnership
This scheme, aimed at funding Indian startups, academia, and R&D institutions, facilitates for designing, developing, and commercializing telecommunication products and solutions. Furthermore, it will enable affordable broadband and mobile services, marking a strategic role in bridging the digital divide across India.
With support from the Telecom Technology Development Fund(TTDF) Silizium Circuits will establish and develop advanced semiconductor solutions for LEO satellite components. This move will drive innovation in India’s satellite communication ecosystem by addressing key challenges such as power efficiency, high-speed data transmission, and robust signal integrity.
Leveraging its expertise in analog, RF, and mixed-signal technologies, Silizium Circuits will contribute to the creation of high-performance, reliable communication systems.
The goal is to support a wide range of LEO satellite infrastructure projects, catering to both the global market and India’s vision for a self-reliant, future-ready satellite communication network that enhances connectivity both in urban and rural circles, and advances next-generation broadband services.
The agreement was inked during a ceremony attended by – Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, Mr. Rijin John the Co-Founder & CEO of Silizium Circuits, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela, Ms. Shikha Srivastava, Directors of C-DOT along with senior officials from DOT Dr. Parag Agarwal, DDG(TTDF) and Shri. Vinod Kumar, DDG(SRI).
The agreement is signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India.
