SRM University AP signs great MoU with IICT-HYD

SRM University AP signs great MoU with IICT-HYD
Published at : 19 Nov 2021, 7:21 PM IST
Updated at : 11 Sep 2022, 11:06 AM IST

SRM University AP was centre of attraction recently when it signed MoU with IICT of Hyderabad. India Institute of Chemical Technology located at Hyderabad and SRM University AP signed the Memorandum-of-Understanding with a purpose of collaborating in connection with frontline areas of science and technology.

Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, director of IICT Hyderabad and Professor D. Narayana Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of SRM University AP signed MoU on behalf of both the organisations on 18 November.

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According to the MoU, in addition to teaching, research and training in selected fields will also be provided to scientists and PhD scholars. Dr Chandrasekhar and Professor D Narayana Rao discussed the setting up of the Atal Innovation Center and Analytical Center at SRM University AP soon.

Also read ‘Centre for Distance and Open Education of Jamia Millia Islamia is inviting applications for various courses. Last date to apply is 30 November’

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Dr Shailaja, Dr M. Chandrasekharam, Dr Pratima Mayankar of CSIR-IICT, Dr Anil Suresh and Dr S. Mannathan of SRM University AP were also present on the occasion.

Childrens Day
SRM University AP turned centre of attraction when it celebrated Children’s Day. The celebrations were held at Neerukonda and Navuluru Government Schools under the auspices of Student Affairs Department of SRM University AP.

The programme named SRM Sunshine, organised various games and competitions for students from classes one to ten and distributed prizes to winners. The essay writing, drawing, running, skipping and musical chair competitions focused on children and their enjoyment contributing to their cognitive development.

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A variety of fun-filled activities and games planned by the Sunshine team for children. Children were given chocolates and gifts like crayons, pencils etc. as a token of appreciation.

The event was attended by SRM AP Student Affairs Department Assistant Director, Ms Revathi Balakrishnan, Manager, Narendra Babu and Assistant Physical Director, Dr Abdul Mohimin.

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About SRM University AP

SRM University AP is a multi-stream research university with a focus on diverse fields. From Engineering to Sciences and Liberal Arts to Management, SRM AP’s vision is to emerge as a world-class university that is globally connected, nationally relevant, and regionally transformative.

It has an ambitious plan to be in the top world-class universities in ten years. SRM AP has partnered with the world’s best names for educational method and philosophy, campus design and infrastructure, learning and living spaces, and recruitment of faculty and leadership.

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IIT Madras and ISRO jointly develop great chip

IIT Madras and ISRO jointly develop great chip
Published at : 12 Feb 2025, 7:36 PM IST
Updated at : 12 Feb 2025, 7:42 PM IST

IIT Madras and ISRO have led the way in developing and successfully booting an Atmanirbhar aerospace quality SHAKTI-based Semiconductor Chip.

The SHAKTI microprocessor project is led by Prof. V. Kamakoti at Prathap Subrahmanyam Centre for Digital Intelligence and Secure Hardware Architecture (PSCDISHA) in Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras.

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It aims to promote indigenous development of microprocessor based products that offer best-in-class security and visibility for users adopting RISC-V technology, say sources from IIT Madras.

Development

The ‘IRIS’ (Indigenous RISCV Controller for Space Applications) Chip was developed from ‘SHAKTI’ processor baseline, say sources from IIT Madras.

It can be used in diverse domains from IoT and compute systems for strategic needs, say sources from IIT Madras.

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This development was part of the effort to indigenize semiconductors used by ISRO for its applications, Command and Control Systems and other critical functions aligning with its march towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in Space Technologies.

Idea

The ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU) in Thiruvananthapuram proposed the idea of a 64bit RISC-V-based Controller and collaborated with IIT Madras in defining the specifications and designing of the semiconductor chip.

Configuration

The chip configuration was arrived at addressing the common functional and computing requirements of existing sensors and systems used in ISRO missions.

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Fault-tolerant internal memories were interfaced to SHAKTI core, enhancing the reliability of the design.

Interface

Custom functional and peripheral interface modules being used in multiple space systems like CORDIC, WATCHDOG Timers and advanced serial buses were integrated.

Provisions for expandability to future missions also implemented through multiple boot modes and hybrid memory/device extension interfaces, say sources from IIT Madras.

The finalized design underwent software and hardware testing, targeting a high-reliability, high-performance product.

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It was conceived by IISU Thiruvananthapuram, designed and implemented by IIT Madras, manufactured by SCL, Chandigarh, packaged by Tata Advanced Systems, Ltd at Perjenahalli, Karnataka, Motherboard PCB (Printed Circuit Board) manufactured by PCB Power, Gujarat, motherboard assembled and mounted by Syrma SGS, Chennai, software developed by IITM and successfully booted at IIT Madras.

Director of IIT Madras

Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said after RIMO in 2018 and MOUSHIK in 2020, this is the third SHAKTI chip we have fabricated at SCL Chandigarh and successfully booted at IITM.

That the chip design, chip fabrication, chip packaging, motherboard design and fabrication, assembly, software and boot – all happened inside India, is yet another validation that the complete semiconductor ecosystem and expertise exists within our country, he said.

Chairman of ISRO

Dr. V Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO, said, we at ISRO are very happy that IRIS Controller conceived by IISU based on SHAKTI processor of IIT Madras could be successfully developed end-to-end with Indian resources.

This marks truly a milestone in “Make in India” efforts in semiconductor design and fabrication, he said.

I congratulate all the teams involved, especially the IISU Team led by Padmakumar ES and the IIT Madras team led by Prof. V. Kamakoti.

I am sure that this high-performance controller, realized as per our requirements, will contribute significantly to future embedded controllers for space mission-related applications, he said.

It is planned to flight test a product based on this controller shortly and performance will be confirmed, he said.

IIT Madras

IRIS-LV Processor is fully indigenous and fabricated in SCL’s 180 nm technology node encompassing mask frame design, GDS preparation and testing. Post silicon design validation & extensive electrical testing on wafer-level was conducted at SCL in close collaboration with the IIT Madras team, he said.

SCL is committed and continually working in association with academia and startups to facilitate and achieve Atmanirbharta in the realization of niche products, he said.

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S. Vishnu Sharma

S Vishnu Sharmaa now works with collegechalo.com in the news team. His work involves writing articles related to the education sector in India with a keen focus on higher education issues. Journalism has always been a passion for him. He has more than 10 years of enriching experience with various media organizations like Eenadu, Webdunia, News Today, Infodea. He also has a strong interest in writing about defence and railway related issues.



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