Indian Startup Achieves First-Pass Silicon Success with Indigenous Broadband Chip VIHAAN
An Indian semiconductor startup, Aheesa Digital Innovations, supported by the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, has achieved first-pass silicon success with VIHAAN, an indigenous broadband networking System-on-Chip (SoC) using the VEGA microprocessor. The chip, designed for fiber broadband, was taped out on Republic Day and reached this milestone on Independence Day, with production tape-out planned for 2027. The government highlights the expanding semiconductor design ecosystem, noting over 30 chip tape-outs and more than USD 100 million raised by DLI-supported companies.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 15 Aug, 01:29 pm. Other outlets followed.