🚀✨ IIT Madras and ISRO Unveil IRIS, India's First Aerospace-Grade Semiconductor

KETAN Star Quester - 2024

02-17 23:43

Hey Questers 🎉🇮🇳


The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have reached for the stars 🌌 by developing IRIS (Indigenous RISC-V Controller for Space Applications) 🌟—India’s first aerospace-grade semiconductor chip!

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🔥 Key Highlights


  • 🇮🇳 Self-Reliance in Space Tech: IRIS boosts India’s push for indigenous innovation 💡 and self-sufficiency.
  • 🔧 Powered by SHAKTI: Designed on the SHAKTI processor 🖥️, it’s perfect for IoT 🌐 and compute systems.
  • ⚙️ Fault-Tolerant Tech: Packed with custom modules like CORDIC, WATCHDOG Timers, and advanced serial buses for mission-critical reliability 🌠.
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🛠️ Development Journey


IIT Madras 🤝 ISRO's Inertial Systems Unit (IISU) 🛰️ joined forces to design, test, and validate the chip for space exploration 🚀.


🏭 100% Made in India


Under the ‘Digital India RISC-V’ (DIRV) initiative 🇮🇳, the entire process—from design to assembly—was completed within India 💪, marking a huge milestone in semiconductor innovation 🌟.

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🌟 Why It’s a Game-Changer


ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan applauded IRIS as a ‘Make in India’ marvel 🌏, propelling India’s space ambitions to new heights 🚀.

With IRIS, India’s space tech future is brighter than ever! 🌠✨💻



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