Partnership between Tata Electronics and Synopsys for Semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat
Tata Electronics Partners with Synopsys for $10.9 Billion Semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat
In a groundbreaking move, Tata Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with semiconductor design and engineering firm Synopsys to collaborate on various technological verticals. The partnership aims to utilize Synopsys’ offerings in Tata Electronics’ upcoming $10.9-billion semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat.
The MoU includes plans for Tata Electronics to leverage Synopsys’ foundry design platform to enhance the designing of custom semiconductor products for clients once the fab is operational. Additionally, the collaboration will extend to areas such as factory automation, data analytics, computer-aided design, technology transfer, supply of product design kits, and the development of intellectual properties for the chip fab.
Randhir Thakur, CEO and MD of Tata Electronics, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating that it will enable the company to provide integrated solutions across the electronics manufacturing value chain to global customers seeking a resilient supply chain.
The Dholera fab, approved by the Union Cabinet under the government’s Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem, is set to produce 3 billion chips annually. With Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (PSMC) as its primary technology partner, the plant will manufacture chips ranging across various nodes, including 28nm, 50nm, 55nm, and 90nm.
This partnership between Tata Electronics and Synopsys represents a significant milestone for India’s semiconductor industry, signaling a move towards local chip manufacturing beyond assembly, testing, marking, and packaging facilities. The collaboration is expected to bolster India’s semiconductor supply chain and enhance the credibility of the Dholera chip fab.
Despite the ambitious timeline set for the completion of the fab by the end of 2026, questions remain about the complexities involved in establishing chip fabs. The success of this venture will be closely watched as it could have a significant impact on India’s reputation in the global semiconductor market.
