Science TechnologyFriday, 24 April 2026·MeitY

MeitY Launches IIT Madras Silicon Photonics Solutions

The Ministry of Electronics & IT launched silicon photonics technology solutions developed at IIT Madras, including a 50+ component process design kit (PDK) and an automated test engine.

Key highlights

  • Developed at IIT Madras CoE (CPPICS).
  • Includes 50+ verified photonic components; partners include SilTerra Malaysia.
  • Supports India's semiconductor / photonics ecosystem.
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