To develop India’s own cutting-edge satellite tech components, C-DOT and startup Silizium Circuits have joined forces with support from the Centre’s Telecom Technology Development Fund.
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Silizium Circuits Pvt Ltd have agreed to enhance India’s indigenous telecommunication and satellite technology. The deal, for “Design and Development of LEO Satellite Components and GNSS RF Front End ASIC”, has been executed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
GNSS stands for global navigation satellite system, and ASIC stands for application-specific integrated circuit.
The project will address critical challenges like power efficiency, data transmission speeds, and signal integrity. Silizium Circuits, a semiconductor IP and system-on-chip (SoC) startup, will spearhead the development of innovative solutions for low earth orbit (LEO) satellite components.
With its expertise in analogue, radio frequency (RF), and mixed-signal technologies, the startup aims to contribute to the creation of reliable, high-performance communication systems. These advancements are in line India’s vision for a self-reliant, future-ready satellite network.
The TTDF supports Indian startups, academic institutions, and research organisations in developing telecom solutions. It aims to make India achieve affordable broadband access and mobile services while bridging the digital divide across the nation.
The agreement was signed in a ceremony attended by key figures, including Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, and Mr Rijin John, Co-Founder and CEO of Silizium Circuits, alongside other senior officials from C-DOT and Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Dr. Upadhyay highlighted the importance of developing indigenous chips for communication and assured support from C-DOT’s infrastructure throughout the project.
