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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
VTU Kalaburagi Regional Centre distributes laptops among SC/ST students
In an initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusive education, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Regional Centre in Kalaburagi distributed laptops to 70 eligible students from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. The distribution ceremony took place at the VTU's Regional Centre for Postgraduate Studies in Kalaburagi on Friday. Beneficiaries included students from MTech programmes (CSE, VLSI, CCT, and CHT), MCA, MBA, and undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Electronics. Addressing the students on the occasion, B. Shambhu Lingappa, director of VTU's Regional Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Kalaburagi, lauded VTU Vice-Chancellor S. Vidyashankar for consistently prioritising student welfare and holistic development. 'Mr. Vidyashankar's initiatives to distribute laptops among the students from marginalised sections for enhancing the academic and technical proficiency of students is commendable. This initiative, spearheaded by VTU's SC/ST Cell, is a significant step towards ensuring equal access to digital resources and fostering educational empowerment. It reflects the university's commitment to supporting students from disadvantaged communities in their academic pursuits. The procurement and implementation of the laptop distribution programme was made possible through the efforts of Pralhad Rathod, Liaison Officer (Belagavi), who played a pivotal role in its execution,' he said. He also reaffirmed VTU's dedication to providing all students with an equitable and technologically advanced learning environment by stating that the initiative marked another significant stride towards empowering students from underprivileged backgrounds and reducing the digital divide in higher education. Programme coordinators M.A. Waheed, Satish Upalonkar, and Brijbhushan, SC/ST Coordinator Rahul Moolbharati were present.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Intel wins jury trial over patent licenses in $3 billion VLSI fight
May 29 (Reuters) - A Texas federal jury determined on Thursday that Intel (INTC.O), opens new tab may have a license to patents owned by VLSI Technology, boosting Intel's efforts to overturn patent infringement verdicts that awarded VLSI more than $3 billion in damages. The jury agreed with Intel that Fortress Investment Group controls both VLSI and fellow Fortress affiliate Finjan Inc. Intel has argued that Fortress' control of both companies means that the chipmaker's patent license with Finjan also applies to VLSI. A VLSI spokesperson declined to comment other than to confirm the verdict. An Intel spokesperson also declined to comment. VLSI has sued Intel in multiple U.S. courts for allegedly infringing several patents covering semiconductor technology. A jury in Waco, Texas awarded VLSI $2.18 billion in their first trial, opens new tab in 2021, which a U.S. appeals court has since overturned and sent back for new proceedings. An Austin, Texas jury determined that VLSI was entitled to nearly $949 million from Intel in a separate patent infringement trial in 2022. Intel has argued in that case that the verdicts should be thrown out based on a 2012 agreement that gave it a license to patents owned by Finjan and other companies "under common control" with it. U.S. District Judge Alan Albright held the latest jury trial in Austin to determine whether Finjan and VLSI were under the "common control" of Fortress. VLSI said it was not subject to the Finjan agreement, and that the company did not even exist until four years after it was signed. A consortium led by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company acquired a majority stake in Fortress last year from Japan-based Softbank Group Corp.
Entrepreneur
5 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Indian Semiconductor Design GCCs see 15% Decline in Job Openings: Report
The study indicates that VLSI, Embedded Systems, and RF Design lead skill demand in semiconductor design GCCs You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Semiconductor design global capability centers (GCCs) in India witnessed a 15 per cent decline in open positions from Q1 to Q4 of FY25, reflecting a cooling in hiring momentum over the course of the year, according to Careernet's latest annual report on 'Talent Demand Analysis of Semiconductor Design GCCs in India'. Despite this moderation, the overall demand for niche skills in VLSI, embedded systems, and RF/analogue design remained resilient, with mid-sized GCCs demonstrating greater hiring agility. The report draws on real-time hiring data, covering fresh job postings across the top 50 design-focused semiconductor GCCs in India, and analyses organisational and functional dimensions of the workforce. The report highlights a detailed month-on-month hiring trend across FY25, with open positions peaking at 3,760 in May 2024 before gradually tapering off to 3,040 by January 2025 and closing the year at 3,181 in March 2025. The talent demand remains heavily concentrated in design, R&D, and manufacturing roles, with an average monthly demand exceeding 3,000 professionals in 2024. Key skills in demand include physical design, design for testability (DFT), embedded systems development, and both front-end and back-end VLSI design and verification. There is also high demand for expertise in RF, mixed-signal, and analogue design. Proficiency in electronic design automation (EDA) tools, semiconductor process engineering, yield analysis, data engineering, and cybersecurity for embedded systems is becoming crucial to driving the next wave of innovation as AI and ML integration in chip design gains momentum. These skill sets are expected to be in high demand due to India's strong engineering background and government-backed semiconductor projects (such as the India Semiconductor Mission), particularly as new Design GCCs are predicted to increase by 30 per cent by 2030. "India's semiconductor ambition is no longer aspirational; it is being methodically enabled through a convergence of policy, talent, and innovation. The ₹76,000 crore Semicon India programme, with its focused incentives for chip design and deployment, reflects the government's strategic commitment to building a world-class semiconductor ecosystem," said Neelabh Shukla, CBO, Careernet. "At the same time, initiatives like the Chips to Startup programme, SMART Labs, and AICTE's updated VLSI curriculum are laying the groundwork for a deep and future-ready talent pipeline. These measures are not just interventions but foundational pillars supporting India's transition from a service-driven market to a product- and R&D-led semiconductor powerhouse. While the talent demand-supply gap poses near-term challenges, the long-term trajectory is strong, particularly as mid-sized GCCs emerge as agile engines of growth and innovation," added Shukla. The fresh open position trends by organisation size across India's top 50 semiconductor design GCCs highlighted in the report suggest that mid-size companies are emerging as the most resilient drivers of talent demand, while smaller firms remain agile yet vulnerable to fluctuations, and larger firms align more closely with global market cycles. Startups and small organisations, which were initially optimistic about the Indian ecosystem with a steady month-on-month increase in roles, shifted to a bearish outlook in Q4. In contrast, mid and large organisations experienced a positive reversal, showing increased demand for professionals in Q3 and Q4 compared to the first half of the year.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kaynes Semicon opens chip design centre in Oman with its IT ministry
Kaynes Semicon , a 100% subsidiary of Kaynes Technology India , opened its first overseas chip design centre in Muscat, Oman on Sunday. This was done in partnership with the ministry of transport, communications and information technology and the ministry of labour, Oman. The new very large-scale integration (VLSI) design centre will focus on both front-end and back-end chip design processes. Raghu Panicker, CEO, Kaynes Semicon, told ET that the company will train 80 to 100 students each year in advanced VLSI design technologies. "The centre will help students with designing complex integrated circuits, chip fabrication, wafer preparation, etc," he explained. Asked about the reason for the foray into Oman, he said that the design centre would be fully funded by the Oman government . Ramesh Kannan, MD of Kaynes Technology India , said, 'With this step, we are extending our plan of building a strong semiconductor ecosystem beyond India, supporting local governments'. Mysuru-based Kaynes Semicon, could be the first company to produce India's first packaged chip by July this year, ET had reported on April 1. Kaynes received approval from the Union Cabinet in September last year for setting up an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat with a Rs 3,307 crore investment. The capacity of this unit will be 6.3 million chips per day. The Middle East is seeing a slew of investments. This includes the US having a preliminary agreement with the UAE to allow it to import 500,000 of Nvidia's most advanced AI chips a year, starting this year. The Nvidia deal would boost the country's construction of data centres vital to developing artificial intelligence models. OpenAI also plans a data centre in the UAE. VLSI research involves tackling complex challenges. Students who are exposed to these activities develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Panicker said. The centre provides access to cutting-edge tools and techniques. "Students will gain access to industry-grade EDA tools for real-time project simulations. The programme equips students with the expertise to immediately contribute to real-world semiconductor projects," he said. These tools are often a direct result of VLSI research and development. Students who understand VLSI research are better prepared for advanced roles in the semiconductor industry, where they can contribute to developing new technologies, he said. "This intensive experience in industry-standard design workflows prepares graduates to tackle the complexities of chip development, from specification to silicon, making them highly valuable assets in the global semiconductor industry," Panicker said.
Economic Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Kaynes Semicon opens chip design centre in Oman with its IT ministry
Kaynes Semicon, a 100% subsidiary of Kaynes Technology India, opened its first overseas chip design centre in Muscat, Oman on was done in partnership with the ministry of transport, communications and information technology and the ministry of labour, Oman. The new very large-scale integration (VLSI) design centre will focus on both front-end and back-end chip design processes. Raghu Panicker, CEO, Kaynes Semicon, told ET that the company will train 80 to 100 students each year in advanced VLSI design technologies."The centre will help students with designing complex integrated circuits, chip fabrication, wafer preparation, etc," he explained. Asked about the reason for the foray into Oman, he said that the design centre would be fully funded by the Oman government. Ramesh Kannan, MD of Kaynes Technology India, said, 'With this step, we are extending our plan of building a strong semiconductor ecosystem beyond India, supporting local governments'. Mysuru-based Kaynes Semicon, could be the first company to produce India's first packaged chip by July this year, ET had reported on April received approval from the Union Cabinet in September last year for setting up an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat with a Rs 3,307 crore investment. The capacity of this unit will be 6.3 million chips per day. The Middle East is seeing a slew of investments. This includes the US having a preliminary agreement with the UAE to allow it to import 500,000 of Nvidia's most advanced AI chips a year, starting this year. The Nvidia deal would boost the country's construction of data centres vital to developing artificial intelligence models. OpenAI also plans a data centre in the research involves tackling complex challenges. Students who are exposed to these activities develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Panicker centre provides access to cutting-edge tools and techniques."Students will gain access to industry-grade EDA tools for real-time project simulations. The programme equips students with the expertise to immediately contribute to real-world semiconductor projects," he tools are often a direct result of VLSI research and development. Students who understand VLSI research are better prepared for advanced roles in the semiconductor industry, where they can contribute to developing new technologies, he said."This intensive experience in industry-standard design workflows prepares graduates to tackle the complexities of chip development, from specification to silicon, making them highly valuable assets in the global semiconductor industry," Panicker said.
