Mindgrove Technologies has come up with India’s first indigenous microcontroller chip called Secure IoT. It is considered a breakthrough chip, which is developed by a team from IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation and IIT Madras Incubation Cell. The project is being supported by Peak XV Partners and believed to be a turning point in the country’s semiconductor landscape.
A microcontroller chip or system-on-chip (SoC) consolidates several electronic components onto a single chip. It is something like a miniature computer. The chips are crucial components that power various electronic devices.
The Secure IoT chip offers multiple advantages for Indian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The domestically produced SoCs are being integrated into their products and with this the manufacturers can lower production costs. The chip is 30 percent cheaper than the usual one.
The chips run at 700 MHz and have set a new standard for high-performance microcontroller chips in India. Its architecture is based on RISC-V and caters to the market’s demand for affordable yet powerful chips.
Mindgrove Technologies CEO and Co-Founder Shashwath TR emphasized on the chip’s strategic positioning. He said the disparity between high-end and low-end players in embedded systems became apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their mission is to bridge the gap with adaptable, secure and cost-effective chips.
The impact of Secure IoT extends beyond India’s borders. It has the potential to replace millions of imported chips. It is believed to attract global interest as well as contribute to India’s self-sufficiency in the semiconductor industry.
The chip is versatile, programmable and equipped with robust security features. It can power a wide range of smart devices and supports connected home devices.
