Made-in-India Chip Milestone: VIHAAN Clears Key Silicon Test on First Attempt
What Happened
Chennai-based startup Aheesa Digital Innovations has achieved first-pass silicon success for its indigenous broadband networking chip VIHAAN, developed under the government's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme. Built using the VEGA microprocessor and designed for fibre broadband applications, the chip is now set to move towards production, targeted for 2027.
Key Takeaways
First-pass silicon success is a major achievement in semiconductor design, showing that the chip worked as intended in its first fabrication run. The milestone strengthens India's push to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem and highlights the growing capabilities of Indian chip startups.