Semiconductor CAPEX: Dholera Fab Begins Commercial Pilot of 28nm Logic Wafers
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The commercial pilot phase of India's inaugural commercial semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera has processed its first lot of 28nm CMOS logic wafers.
Developed under the ₹76,000-crore India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), testing engineers confirmed that electrical defect densities remained below 0.08 per square centimeter, meeting strict commercial automotive standards.
Automotive Tier-1 suppliers and industrial microcontroller vendors have commenced qualification runs for engine control units and smart meter gate drivers.
"Front-end silicon manufacturing transforms India into a foundational hardware node for global supply chains."
Phase two expansion includes a dedicated packaging and assembly facility (OSAT) in Sanand, scheduled for high-volume commercial production by mid-2027.
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