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Fabricated at SCL’s 180nm semiconductor facility in Chandigarh, Vikram3201 is designed for high-reliability onboard computing systems supporting critical rocket functions including navigation, guidance and control.
The processor has already moved beyond laboratory testing. An initial batch was successfully validated in space aboard POEM-4 during the PSLV-C60 mission, marking an important step toward indigenous processing capabilities for India’s space programme.ISRO has also developed the supporting software ecosystem, including a compiler, assembler, linker, simulator and development environment. This integrated approach reduces dependence on foreign technology for critical space electronics while strengthening domestic capabilities in semiconductor design and space-grade computing.Vikram3201 represents a significant step in India’s push for strategic technology self-reliance, bringing indigenous semiconductor and computing capabilities closer to deployment in critical space missions. The development highlights how domestic chip design, fabrication and software ecosystems can combine to strengthen technological sovereignty in mission-critical sectors.
