Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches VEGA-Based Processors and SoC Developments Under India’s DIR-V Program In Pune
Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches VEGA-Based Processors and SoC Developments Under India's DIR-V Program In Pune
Pune, January 11, 2025: As part of India’s ambitious DIR-V program, C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) has successfully designed and developed the VEGA series of microprocessors. These include India’s first indigenously developed 64-bit multi-core RISC-V-based superscalar out-of-order processors. The VEGA processors, including 32/64-bit single/dual/quad-core models, aim to bolster India’s leadership in electronics and support the nation’s technological autonomy.
On January 10, 2025, during a visit by Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, C-DAC launched a VEGA-based SoC ASIC and two DIR-V VEGA processor development boards. The event was attended by senior officials, including S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and E. Magesh, Director General, C-DAC.
A significant milestone of the program includes the successful development of the THEJAS64, a 64-bit single-core SoC chip, designed and manufactured indigenously at SCL Chandigarh. This advancement highlights India’s progress in microprocessor technology and its shift towards an open RISC-V architecture, enabling various applications from embedded systems to industrial uses.
C-DAC also introduced ARIES NOVA and ECO development boards, which are based on the indigenous THEJAS32 SoC powered by the VEGA ET1031 microprocessor. These boards serve as ideal hardware platforms for embedded system development, promoting innovation in Internet of Things (IoT) applications, affordable robotics, and more.
The open-source nature of the RISC-V architecture fosters flexibility and encourages practical learning and development in embedded systems. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of this initiative in strengthening India’s technological ecosystem and reducing dependence on imported technology.
Officials including S. Krishnan and E. Magesh acknowledged the crucial role of C-DAC in advancing India’s tech landscape, with C-DAC’s leadership in the DIR-V program playing a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future in electronics innovation.
