CDIL Semiconductors and Infineon Partner to Boost India's Power Chip Manufacturing
In a major step towards enhancing India's semiconductor ecosystem, homegrown firm CDIL Semiconductors and international leader Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific have entered into a memorandum of understanding to look for strategic collaboration possibilities. The collaboration is in line with India's drive for semiconductor self-reliance, seeking to boost local manufacturing and decrease import reliance.
As part of the collaboration, Infineon will provide high-performance bare die wafers to CDIL, which will package them into discrete and module semiconductor products for Indian customers. The effort is aimed at strengthening India's domestic capabilities and placing the nation more prominently in the international semiconductor supply chain.
"This partnership is a testament to India's potential and our capabilities in power semiconductor manufacturing. By combining Infineon's world-class wafer technology with CDIL's cutting-edge OSAT capabilities, we are establishing new standards in innovation and localisation", added Pankaj Gulati, President, CDIL.
The collaboration will serve industries such as automotive, e-mobility, renewable energy, and energy-efficient appliances. "With this partnership, we will be providing state-of-the-art power semiconductor products and solutions to customers that meet India's increasing demands", stated Richard Kuncic, SVP and General Manager Power Systems for Infineon Technologies.
CDIL, a high-reliability semiconductor manufacturing pioneer since 1964, has been catering to organisations such as ISRO, HAL, and BEL. The partnership not only fuels growth but also speeds up the 'Make in India' program, setting the stage for future innovation in cutting-edge semiconductor technologies.
India's chip industry is developing at a fast pace with five plants under the process of construction and the first 'Made in India' chip by 2025. This collaboration is a turning point towards India becoming a global chip producer.
