IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-Bombay) on Tuesday embarked on a collaboration aimed at revolutionising semiconductor technology in India. This partnership will look to develop the nation’s first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager, a cutting-edge sensing tool poised to elevate precision in semiconductor chip examination.
Over the next two years, TCS experts will collaborate with Dr Kasturi Saha, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT-Bombay, to spearhead the development of this innovative imaging platform. Set to be housed in the PQuest Lab, the platform promises to enhance quality control measures for semiconductor chips to augment product reliability, safety and energy efficiency across various electronic devices.
“By working together, we aim to transform various sectors, including electronics and healthcare, and propel India forward through groundbreaking technologies and products aligned with National Quantum Mission’s Quantum Sensing and Metrology vertical,” said Dr Kasturi Saha, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT-Bombay.
The Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager, which will leverage quantum sensing principles and Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centres in diamonds will offer a non-destructive means of mapping semiconductor chips, akin to MRI technology in hospitals. Beyond semiconductor applications, the technology holds promise for diverse fields such as microelectronics, biological imaging and geological exploration.
In a statement, Dr Harrick Vin, Chief Technology Officer, TCS said, “Our collaboration with IIT Bombay is perfectly aligned with the National Quantum Mission’s Quantum Sensing and Metrology vertical. We firmly believe this initiative will have a transformative impact on various industries and society, with applications ranging from electronics to healthcare, and beyond.”
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