This is India's first intelligent power chip for AI applications
What's the story
Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductors have launched ARKA GKT-1, India's first-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip. The chip is designed for high-efficiency edge AI and smart energy applications. Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the innovative technology, which marks a major step in India's journey toward self-reliance in semiconductor technology.
Chip features
The chip delivers real-time intelligence while consuming less power
The ARKA GKT-1 chip combines multi-core custom computing, advanced analog sensing, memory, and intelligent power management into a single energy-efficient System on a Chip (SoC). It is specifically designed for smart utilities, advanced metering, battery management systems (BMS), smart cities and industrial automation. The chip delivers real-time intelligence while consuming less power.
Chip design
ARKA GKT-1's architecture and market potential
The first-generation platform of ARKA GKT-1 is based on Azimuth AI's Software-Defined Silicon architecture and Cyient Semiconductors's mixed-signal, power, and low-energy ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) expertise. This combination creates a flexible silicon foundation for both domestic and global markets. Vaishnaw emphasized that this chip shows India's ability to design world-class semiconductor technologies for critical global industries.
Market impact
Industry leaders hail ARKA GKT-1's launch
Krishna Bodanapu, Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Cyient Semiconductors, called the launch of ARKA GKT-1 a defining leap in India's semiconductor journey. He said this program is a true custom ASIC turnkey solution where innovative companies like Azimuth AI collaborate to develop cutting-edge products. Azimuth AI founder and CEO Praveen Yasarapu said the chip is a realization of their vision to bring intelligent, low-power silicon to the edge.