New Delhi. India has taken a step in the field of technology, which will be considered a “game changer” in the coming years. India has now moved strongly towards becoming self-reliant in the field of microprocessor technology for which the country was till now dependent on countries like America, China and Taiwan. The country’s first indigenous 64-bit dual-core microprocessor DHRUV64 has been officially launched.
This achievement is also special because this processor has been completely designed and developed in India. Government supported organization C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) has prepared it under the Microprocessor Development Program.
What is the specialty of DHRUV64?
The DHRUV64 is a 64-bit dual-core microprocessor with a 1 gigahertz (GHz) clock speed. It is based on modern processor architecture, which is capable of handling multitasking better. Along with this, it can be easily integrated with many types of external hardware components. This chip has been specifically designed keeping in mind the needs of industrial automation, automotive systems, networking infrastructure, consumer electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Why is this achievement important?
Microprocessors are the backbone of every modern electronic system today. Be it smartphones, satellites, defense systems or industrial machines. India uses about 20 percent of the total microprocessors manufactured in the world, but till now has been importing most of the chips. The arrival of DHRUV64 will strengthen the country’s domestic semiconductor pipeline and India will emerge as a strong contender in the global semiconductor market.
Growing range of indigenous processors
AJIT-Prepared by IIT Bombay, for Factory and Robotics
VIKRAM- Developed by ISRO-SCL, for space missions
SHAKTI-Developed by IIT Madras, for defense and space
THEJAS 64 – Developed by C-DAC, for industrial automation
Now DHRUV64 has become an important name in this list. After this, C-DAC is also working on the next generation processors Dhanush and Dhanush+.
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