New Delhi: A team of 30 scientists from India’s Premier Institute, Indian Institute of Science (IISC) has submitted a proposal to the government to develop ‘Angestom-Scale’ chips, which is currently smaller than the smallest chips in production currently. The team has proposed to the government to develop technologies using a new class. Semiconductor materialcalled 2D materialsWhich can enable chip shapes as one-tenth of the smallest chips in global production and develop India’s leadership in semi-circulars.
Currently, semiconductor manufacturing is dominated by silicone-based technologies, headed by advanced nations such as America, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
“A team of scientists at IISC presented a detailed project report (DPR) to the major scientific advisor (DPR) in April 2022, which was revised and presented again in October 2024. The report was later shared with the Ministry of Electronics and IT. Angstrom-Skele ChipsToday is much smaller than the smallest chips in production, “a source in the government familiar with the proposal told PTI.
DPR proposes the development of 2D semiconductors using ultra-sputum materials such as graphene and infection metal ditchlochelocheids (TMD). These materials can enable chip fabrication on the Angstrom scale, which is much smaller than the current nanometer-scal technologies.
Currently the smallest chip in production is a 3-nenometer node, produced by companies such as Samsung and MediaTek.
The 2D content is a brief summary of the project – aimed at replacing silicon, is available on the website of the PSA office.
Sources in the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meety) confirmed that the proposal was subject to the discussion.
The case has been said, “Meety is positive about the project. Principal Scientific Advisor and Secretary, Meetti has held meetings on this. Matty is searching for electronics applications where such technology can be deployed. This is a collaborative effort that requires proper hard work at every step.
India currently depends a lot on foreign players for semiconductor manufacturing – a technique that is strategic from both economic and national security point of view.
Partnership with Taiwan’s PSMC includes an investment of Rs 91,000 crore in the country’s largest semiconductor project being established by Tata Electronics. The project has been approved under the India Semiconductor Mission and is eligible for 50 percent capital support from the government.
In comparison, the IISC -led proposal has requested a relatively minor rupee of Rs 500 crore in five years to create indigenous technology for the next generation semiconductor. The project also includes a roadmap for self -sufficiency after the initial funding phase.
Globally, 2D materials have drawn significant interest. Europe has invested over 1 billion (about Rs 8,300 crore), more than USD over USD more than USD, and countries such as China and Japan have made serious but undeclared investments in 2D material-based semiconductor research.
“2D materials will be the major promoter for future odd systems. While global speed is being created, India’s efforts are limited and required immediate scaling.
According to the PSA office website, communication about the project has been running since 2021, which has outreach for major ministries including Matty, DRDO and Space Department. NITI Aayog recommended the project in September 2022 based on the IISC report.
Research ecosystem official Pravi said that many countries are already preparing for the world after Silicon as the traditional chip scaling is near its borders.
“Global technology players have changed their focus on 2D semiconductors. India now needs to move forward for execution by discussion. The proposal demands Rs 500 crore in five years, but still there is no formal assurance. This window cannot be open for a long time,” said the person.
