Center for the Development of Telematics (C-DoT), under the Government of India, has signed an agreement with the Sizlium Circuits  Pvt Ltd, a fabless Semiconductor IP & SoC Startup under FABCI(Fabless Chip Design Incubator) IIT Hyderabad, to design and develop “Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Components and Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Frequency (GNSS RF) Front End Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) ” advancing the development of communication systems in India. 

The project has been conceptualized under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. 

Purpose 

Utilizing the expertise in analog, RF, and mixed-signal technologies, Silizium Circuits will contribute to the creation of high-performance, reliable communication systems. The collaboration vows 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. 

Addressing challenges 

This initiative aims to drive innovation in India’s satellite communication ecosystem by addressing key challenges such as power efficiency, high-speed data transmission, and robust signal integrity, the press release states. As we uncover the decade, it is indispensable to enhance the technology without any ifs and buts to ensure the best possible services to the people enhancing our global position in the real senses. 

Emphasis on infrastructure 

Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay underlined the importance of developing its chips for communication needs and emphasized the support of C-DOT including its infrastructure in project implementation. 

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Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF)

It is an initiative by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Government of India to fund Indian startups, academia, and R&D institutions. It acts as an enabler for designing, developing, and commercializing telecommunication products and solutions enabling affordable broadband and mobile services, playing a significant role in bridging the digital divide across India. 

Finally, Read more about the projects under TTDF at:  C-DOT and Trois Infotech to develop high-accuracy “Face Recognition Using Drone” technology with real-time data transmission