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HCLTech Invests Rs 185 Crore in Advanced Semiconductor Lab Bengaluru
HCLTech is spending Rs 185 crore on a new semiconductor lab in Bengaluru.
Semiconductors are tiny components used in many electronic devices.
The lab will test chips to see whether they work correctly and meet quality standards.
It will also investigate why chips may fail.
Companies can use the lab during research, before production and when qualifying finished products.
HCLTech says putting many testing services in one place could make the process faster and simpler.
The lab includes special machines, cleanroom facilities and advanced microscopes.
It is intended to support customers in India and other countries.
HCLTech is investing Rs 185 crore to establish an advanced semiconductor lab in Bengaluru.
The facility will focus on chip testing, validation, qualification and failure analysis.
Equipment has been supplied by Teradyne, Advantest, Keysight, Tektronix and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
The lab will support semiconductor companies from research and development through production qualification.
HCLTech said the facility will serve customers in India and overseas and help address gaps in India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
- Who
- HCLTech, led in this announcement by Hari Sadarahalli, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Engineering and R&D Services.
- What
- HCLTech is opening an advanced semiconductor laboratory focused on testing, validation, qualification and failure analysis.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- When
- Why
- To provide integrated semiconductor testing capabilities, reduce customer turnaround times and strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
Key facts
- Investment
- Rs 185 crore
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Primary focus
- Semiconductor testing and validation
- Customer coverage
- Research and development, pre-production and production qualification
- Testing equipment
- Tools from Teradyne, Advantest, Keysight, Tektronix and Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Business model
- HCLTech’s Spec2Parts model
- Planned certifications
- ISO 17025, ISO 9001, AS 9100 and ISO 13485
Quotes
Hari Sadarahalli
Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Engineering and R&D Services at HCLTech
“The inauguration of our Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru is a proud milestone for HCLTech and reinforces India’s growing leadership in semiconductor innovation. This facility reflects our deep commitment to investing in high-end engineering capabilities. We are excited to contribute to the country’s vision of becoming a global hub for advanced technology.”
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