Indica News Bureau –
San Diego-based chipmaker Qualcomm said Thursday it has opened a new chip design center in Chennai in southern India. The center was set up with his investment of Rs 177.27 crore and will specialize in wireless connectivity solutions with a focus on innovations that complement Wi-Fi technology.
It will also create jobs for up to 1,600 skilled technology professionals, open new doors for semiconductor design in line with the government’s ‘Make in India’ vision, and unlock growth opportunities for a strong indigenous design ecosystem. is also expected.
Additionally, in line with the Indian government’s ‘Bharat 6G Vision’, the company also announced a program to support 6G university research in India.
At the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnau shared the vision of a digitally empowered India.
“India’s technological capabilities continue to improve, establishing the country as a global leader in innovation. It shows the history of our country.
“We are pleased to extend our support to Qualcomm, which has played a key role in accelerating India’s digitalisation, and together we aim to connect millions of Indians through 5G connectivity,” the minister said. .
“The new design center is an important milestone not only for the company, but also for the impact it brings to our workforce’s opportunities to further develop our technology talent,” he added.
The center will also actively contribute to Qualcomm’s global research and development efforts in 5G cellular technology.
Rahul Patel, Group General Manager, Connectivity, Broadband & Networking (CBN) at Qualcomm Technologies, said the new design center “will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of connectivity in the world, and especially in India.” I did.
