Chennai( Tamilnadu) 10 Feb ( HS):

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have jointly developed a semiconductor chip to address the growing needs of the Indian space program.

This collaborative effort marks a significant milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in space technology. The indigenous semiconductor chip is designed to meet the stringent requirements of space applications, including high reliability, radiation hardness, and low power consumption.

The development of this chip is a testament to the strong partnership between IIT Madras and ISRO, leveraging each other's expertise to drive innovation in space technology.

This collaborative effort demonstrates our commitment to developing indigenous technologies that can meet the growing demands of our space program, said a senior ISRO official.

The semiconductor chip developed by IIT Madras and ISRO has the potential to be used in a wide range of space applications, including satellites, launch vehicles, and spacecraft.

Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary