Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have put forth a proposal to the government

A research team from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has proposed to the government the development of angstrom-scale semiconductor chips utilizing two-dimensional materials, with the goal of establishing India as a frontrunner in advanced chip technologies.

What is an Angstrom-scale Chip?

Angstrom-scale chips are semiconductor devices constructed at the atomic level, where one angstrom is equivalent to 1 nanometer. These chips are approximately one-tenth the size of the smallest existing chips, which operate at 3 nm nodes.

Developed By:

This initiative has been proposed and developed by researchers at IISc in Bengaluru. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been submitted to the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Characteristics of 2D Materials Used:

Materials: Graphene and Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs).

Properties:

• Composed of ultra-thin atomic layers that exhibit high electrical conductivity.
• Demonstrate exceptional strength, flexibility, and thermal stability.
• Facilitate high-speed processing while consuming less power.

Applications:

• Next-generation semiconductors for electronics and computing.
• Flexible electronics, wearable technology, and quantum computing.
• Support heterogeneous integration in chip designs, which is essential for advancements in AI, 5G/6G communications, and space technologies.