Exclusive | IIT-Madras develops Shakti-based chip to power key Isro missions
India TodayDays after it revealed the development of new technologies to boost habitation on another planet, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras is out with a cutting-edge microprocessor chip to boost India's space program. This chip, part of the Shakti series of microprocessors, is based on the open-source RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture and marks a crucial step in reducing India's dependence on foreign semiconductor technology. The Shakti project, led by Prof. V. Kamakoti at IIT Madras, aims to create customisable processors for various applications. This collaboration between IIT Madras and Isro not only enhances India's space capabilities but also demonstrates the country's growing prowess in semiconductor technology, paving the way for future indigenous innovations in space exploration.
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