siliconindia | | DECEMBER 202419(using EVs and batteries) significant players that are partners to large manufacturers. However, SMEs like SmartKosh face major competition from global companies like Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, and NXP present in India, including the startups contributing to the EV and battery sectors. The international giants like Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics and NXP are the companies dealing in the same type of space for battery management systems. So, such diversified kind of environment allows them to grow profoundly, alongside the current existing services or products entities. Doing so, they dream of a symbiotic coexistence between established companies and startups, working towards collective industrial growth.In the context of batteries, there is a significant potential for sustainability within the supply chain. A critical focus is to finding ways to implement second-life usage for batteries and reduce e-waste. We should emphasize on improving battery lifespan, which will help cut down both costs and e-waste.One major challenge we face is the development of an AI-powered battery management system. Many existing AI software solutions rely on underlying hardware that is highly energy-consuming, so our goal is to embed sustainability within our product and process from the outset. By focusing on sustainability, SMEs will largely contribute to a greener future and boost the battery management system industry.AI-Powered System-on-Chip Solutions for Advanced Battery ManagementAI-powered system-on-chip technology offers significant potential for advancing battery management systems. With the direct integration of AI capabilities into hardware, this system-on-chip solution can optimize battery performance, extend its lifespan, and improve overall efficiency.One of the key features of the AI-powered system-on-chip solutions is adaptability in evolving battery chemistries and emerging technology. Future-proofing keeps the hardware relevant and current with the new innovations in battery technology. For instance, in industries where battery life and performance are critical such as drones and electric cars AI-powered system-on-chip solutions can increase energy efficiency, thus long flight times and extended drive ranges.Apart from that, the system-on-chip solutions can help in improving more complex AI algorithms for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and optimization of charging strategies, thus providing a complete digital mixed-signal design technique and achieving what industries have been asking for as it moves towards powerful and efficient hardware to accommodate AI applications.Strategies for Fabless Semiconductor CompaniesAs a Fabless VLSI company, the semiconductor supply chain is quite challenging due to the complex ecosystem and because of the limited domestic manufacturing capabilities. Companies can therefore use the following strategies to address these challenges:Government Initiatives:· Utilize government-backed schemes like the design-linked incentive scheme to obtain financial support and infrastructure for IP development and system design.· Encourage government efforts to attract semiconductor manufacturing companies to India to establish a robust domestic supply chain.Global Partnerships:· Partnering with worldwide semiconductor leaders such as ARM and NXP to access leading-edge IP and design technology.· Use global foundries and fabrication services to produce chips, especially for complex and high-performance products.Build a strong domestic ecosystem:· Foster an exciting semiconductor ecosystem in India by supporting startups, research institutions, and academic programs focused on semiconductor design and manufacturing.· Invest in talent development and skill development to create a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation in the semiconductor industry.
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