Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to industrialist Ratan Tata during their meeting on Wednesday, acknowledging Tata’s significant investment in Assam with the upcoming ₹27,000 crore semiconductor plant. Enthusiastically, Sarma emphasized on the profound impact of this Tata Semiconductor facility, which will position Assam prominently on the global semiconductor stage and bring about a significant transformation in the economic dynamics of Eastern India. After discussions with both Ratan Tata and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, Sarma expressed his optimism about the important role the project will play in promoting regional development and technological advancement.
last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Tata Group’s indigenous “Semiconductor Assembly & Test Facility” valued at Rs 27,000 crore. Located at Jagiroad in Morigaon district, this monumental initiative marks a significant stride towards bolstering India’s technological prowess and fostering indigenous semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
Tata Electronics has forged a strategic partnership with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) to establish India’s pioneering AI-enabled state-of-the-art Fab. This groundbreaking semiconductor Fab is slated to produce chips catering to a diverse array of applications, including power management IC, microcontrollers (MCU), display drivers, , and high-performance computing logic.
With a manufacturing capacity scaling up to 50,000 wafers per month, this Fab promises to significantly augment India’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Anticipated to commence operations, the facility aims to roll out its inaugural chip before the culmination of 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in semiconductor production and fostering technological innovation.
Last week, Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran emphasized the paramount significance of India’s transition into a semiconductor powerhouse, underscoring the pivotal role of indigenous semiconductor manufacturing in this endeavor. He expressed satisfaction over Tata Group’s important role in setting up the country’s first semiconductor FAB and indigenous assembly unit in Assam. Chandrasekaran underlined the transformative impact of this investment and expressed hope for increased prosperity and employment opportunities in the region. He reaffirmed his belief that this historic initiative will revolutionize the socio-economic landscape of Assam, paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in the region.
Know About Semiconductor
A semiconductor is a material that has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. This conductivity can be manipulated and controlled by adding impurities or applying electrical fields, making semiconductors essential components in electronic devices.
Semiconductors are used extensively in the electronics industry for various purposes, including the fabrication of integrated circuits (chips), transistors, diodes, and other electronic components. They form the foundation of modern electronics and are crucial for the functioning of devices such as computers, smartphones, televisions, and many other electronic systems.
- Conductivity: Semiconductors have moderate conductivity, which can be increased or decreased by adding impurities or applying electric fields.
- Crystal Structure: Semiconductors have a crystalline structure, typically made of elements such as silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), or compounds like gallium arsenide (GaAs).
- Band Structure: The electronic properties of semiconductors are described by their energy band structure, including the valence band and the conduction band.
- Doping: The conductivity of semiconductors can be modified through a process called doping, where impurities are intentionally added to the crystal lattice to create extra charge carriers (n-type doping) or holes (p-type doping).
- Diodes: Semiconductors are used to fabricate diodes, which are electronic components that allow current to flow in one direction only.
- Transistors: Transistors, which are key components in electronic devices, are made using semiconductors. They can amplify or switch electronic signals and form the basis of digital logic circuits.
- Integrated Circuits (ICs): Semiconductors are the basis of integrated circuits (ICs) or microchips, which contain millions to billions of electronic components on a single semiconductor substrate.
- Applications: Semiconductors are used in a wide range of electronic devices and systems, including computers, smartphones, televisions, automotive electronics, medical devices, and many more.
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