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Aheesa unveils Vihaan-I, India’s 1st broadband networking chip
Chennai-based fabless semiconductor company Aheesa Digital Innovations unveiled Vihaan-I, India's first indigenously designed broadband networking chip, at Semicon India 2026. Backed by the DLI Scheme, the chip is based on the open-standard RISC-V architecture using C-DAC's indigenous VEGA processor and aims to provide a domestic alternative to imported silicon for telecom and broadband networks.
NewsAheesa unveils Vihaan-I semiconductor chip in the presence of Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw at Semicon India 2026
Aheesa Digital Innovations unveiled Vihaan-I, India's first indigenously designed broadband networking chip, in the presence of Union Minister for Electronics & IT Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw at Semicon India 2026 in New Delhi. Built on the open-standard RISC-V architecture and powered by C-DAC's indigenous VEGA processor, the chip was taped out on Republic Day (26 January 2026) and achieved first-pass silicon success on Independence Day (15 August 2026). Aheesa has signed a packaging MoU with Optilink Networks and a distribution partnership with The Zigma Technologies India, with commercialisation targeted for early 2027.
NewsAheesa unveils Vihaan-I semiconductor chip in the presence of Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw at Semicon India 2026
Aheesa Digital Innovations unveiled Vihaan-I, India's first indigenously designed broadband networking chip, in the presence of Union Minister for Electronics & IT Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw at Semicon India 2026 in New Delhi. Built on the open-standard RISC-V architecture and powered by C-DAC's indigenous VEGA processor, the chip was taped out on Republic Day (26 January 2026) and achieved first-pass silicon success on Independence Day (15 August 2026). Aheesa has signed a packaging MoU with Optilink Networks and a distribution partnership with The Zigma Technologies India, with commercialisation targeted for early 2027.
NewsIndia’s First Broadband Chip Moves Towards Commercialisation
Aheesa Digital Innovations unveiled Vihaan-I, India's first indigenous broadband networking chip, at SEMICON India 2026 in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Built on the RISC-V architecture using C-DAC's VEGA processor, the chip completed tape-out on January 26, 2026, and achieved first-pass silicon success on August 15. The DLI scheme-backed company is targeting early 2027 for commercialisation, with a packaging MoU signed with Optilink Networks and a distribution partnership with The Zigma Technologies India.
NewsSemiconductor Startup Aheesa Unveils Vihaan-I Broadband Chip, Targets 2027 Commercialisation
Fabless semiconductor startup Aheesa Digital Innovations unveiled Vihaan-I, an indigenously designed broadband networking chip, at Semicon India 2026 in New Delhi. Built on the open-standard RISC-V architecture using C-DAC's indigenous VEGA processor, the chip was taped out on 26 January 2026 and achieved first-pass silicon success on 15 August 2026. Aheesa is targeting early 2027 for commercialisation and has signed a packaging MoU with Optilink Networks and a distribution partnership with The Zigma Technologies India.
NewsSEMICON India 2026: From Silicon to Systems
At SEMICON India 2026, held from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, Aheesa Technology showcased an indigenous internet connectivity device capable of speeds up to 1 Gbps, enabling internet service providers to connect about 64 homes through a single Optical Line Terminal (OLT). The solution runs on Vihan, a software platform developed in India, and is powered by C-DAC’s 64-bit RISC-V processor.
NewsSEMICON India 2026: From silicon to systems, India’s semiconductor journey on display
At SEMICON India 2026, held from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, Aheesa Technology showcased an indigenous internet connectivity device capable of speeds up to 1 Gbps, enabling internet service providers to connect about 64 homes through a single Optical Line Terminal (OLT). The solution runs on Vihan, a software platform developed in India, and is powered by C-DAC’s 64-bit RISC-V processor.
NewsSEMICON India 2026 Showcases Indigenous RISC-V, AI & HPC Semiconductor Technologies
At SEMICON India 2026, Aheesa Technology displayed a 1 Gbps internet connectivity device capable of serving around 64 homes through a single Optical Line Terminal (OLT). The device runs on India-developed Vihan software and uses C-DAC’s 64-bit RISC-V processor, highlighting indigenous capabilities in broadband connectivity alongside other semiconductor innovations in RISC-V, AI, and HPC.
NewsSEMICON India 2026 showcases India’s shift from chip design to full semiconductor ecosystem
At SEMICON India 2026, Aheesa Technology showcased an indigenous internet connectivity device capable of delivering speeds of up to 1 Gbps, enabling internet service providers to connect around 64 homes through a single Optical Line Terminal (OLT). The solution runs on Vihan, a software platform developed in India, and is powered by C-DAC’s 64-bit RISC-V processor, bringing together an Indian processor, software platform, and connectivity application in a single technology stack.
NewsIndian Fabless Semiconductor Startup Aheesa Unveils Broadband Chip, Targets Early 2027 Commercial Launch
Aheesa Digital Innovations unveiled VIHAAN-I, an indigenously designed broadband networking chip, at Semicon India 2026 in New Delhi. The chip was taped out on 26 January 2026 and achieved first-pass silicon success on 15 August 2026. Built on the RISC-V architecture using C-DAC's VEGA processor, VIHAAN-I is positioned as an Indian-designed alternative to imported networking silicon, with commercialisation targeted for early 2027.
NewsSEMICON India 2026: From Silicon to Systems, India’s Semiconductor Journey on Display
At SEMICON India 2026, Aheesa Technology showcased an indigenous internet connectivity device capable of speeds up to 1 Gbps, enabling Internet Service Providers to connect about 64 homes through a single Optical Line Terminal (OLT). The solution runs on Vihan, a software platform developed in India, and is powered by C-DAC’s 64-bit RISC-V processor.
NewsAheesa Unveils Vihaan-I Broadband Chip with Commercial Rollout Targeted for 2027
Aheesa Digital Innovations unveiled Vihaan-I, India's first indigenously designed broadband networking chip, at Semicon India 2026 in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Built on the open-standard RISC-V architecture and powered by C-DAC's indigenous VEGA processor, the chip achieved first-pass silicon success on 15 August 2026. Aheesa has signed a packaging MoU with Optilink Networks and a distribution partnership with The Zigma Technologies India, with commercialisation targeted for early 2027.
NewsSEMICON India 2026: From Chip Design To AI, How India Is Building A Semiconductor Ecosystem
At SEMICON India 2026, Aheesa Technology demonstrated an indigenous internet connectivity device capable of speeds up to 1 Gbps, enabling Internet Service Providers to connect around 64 homes through a single Optical Line Terminal. The system runs on Vihan, an India-developed software platform, and uses C-DAC's 64-bit RISC-V processor, representing a fully Indian technology stack for high-speed broadband connectivity.
NewsSEMICON India 2026: From Silicon to Systems, India’s Semiconductor Journey on Display
At SEMICON India 2026, Aheesa Technology showcased an indigenous internet connectivity device delivering speeds up to 1 Gbps, capable of connecting approximately 64 homes through a single Optical Line Terminal (OLT). The device runs on Vihan, a fully India-developed software platform, and is powered by C-DAC's 64-bit RISC-V processor, representing a significant step towards a fully Indian technology stack for high-speed broadband.
NewsMonday : 3 Morning Takes
Aheesa Digital Innovations unveiled Vihaan-I, India’s first indigenously designed broadband-networking chip, at SEMICON India 2026. Built on RISC-V and powered by C-DAC’s VEGA processor, the SoC was taped out on 26 January and reported functional on its first silicon by 15 August, with commercial launch targeted for early 2027. The significance extends beyond fabrication: if Vihaan-I reaches routers and telecom equipment at scale, India’s semiconductor story moves from making chips to owning the silicon inside the network.
NewsAheesa’s first light: Building India’s semiconductor future
VIHAAN-I’s first-pass silicon success marks a breakthrough for indigenous networking technology as Aheesa targets commercial launch in 2027
NewsVikas Bhi Virasat Bhi: India’s journey to chip design sovereignty and deep tech future
This feature article highlights India's journey towards semiconductor self-reliance, focusing on Chennai-based fabless startup Aheesa Digital Innovations and its indigenous VIHAAN-I networking chip. It details how the government's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme and Semicon 2.0 are fostering a domestic chip design ecosystem, with Aheesa's success story exemplifying the move from technology consumption to creation for a Viksit Bharat.
NewsDLI scheme-backed Aheesa and Zigma join hands to advance India’s semiconductor journey
Aheesa Digital Innovations and The Zigma Technologies India have partnered to distribute VIHAAN-I, a first-of-its-kind indigenous networking chip, across India. Signed in Mumbai, the agreement combines Aheesa's design capabilities with Zigma's distribution network to carry indigenous silicon to market, aiming to reduce dependence on imported networking chips.
NewsAheesa and Zigma partner to take VIHAAN-I, a first-of-its-kind indigenous networking chip, to market across India
Aheesa Digital Innovations and Zigma Technologies have partnered to distribute the indigenous VIHAAN-I networking chip across India. The chip, which achieved silicon success in August 2026, aims to reduce reliance on imported networking silicon and support locally made broadband devices, with production targeted for 2027.
NewsAheesa Digital, The Zigma Technologies enter into partnership
Aheesa Digital Innovations, a fabless semiconductor company, and The Zigma Technologies India have entered into a partnership. Under the agreement signed in Mumbai, Zigma will act as the distribution partner to take VIHAAN-I, a first-of-its-kind indigenous networking chip, to market across India and beyond.
NewsAheesa, Zigma join hands to advance India's semiconductor journey
Aheesa Digital Innovations, a fabless semiconductor company, and The Zigma Technologies India, a technology, software, and e-governance services company, have partnered to take VIHAAN-I, a first-of-its-kind indigenous networking chip, to market across India. Signed in Mumbai, the agreement combines Aheesa's design capability with Zigma's distribution network to carry indigenous silicon to the market across India and beyond.
NewsAheesa and Zigma Partner to Take Indigenous VIHAAN-I Chip to Market
Chennai-based fabless semiconductor company Aheesa Digital Innovations has partnered with The Zigma Technologies India to take its indigenous networking chip VIHAAN-I to the Indian market. Under the partnership, Zigma will serve as the distribution partner for the chip, combining Aheesa's semiconductor design capabilities with Zigma's extensive experience in technology deployment and e-governance infrastructure.
NewsAheesa Partners With Zigma to Take Indigenous VIHAAN-I Networking Chip to Market
Chennai-based fabless semiconductor company Aheesa Digital Innovations has partnered with The Zigma Technologies India to take its indigenous networking chip, VIHAAN-I, to market across India. Under the partnership, Zigma will serve as the distribution partner, combining Aheesa’s semiconductor design capabilities with Zigma’s experience in technology, software and e-governance infrastructure.
NewsChip design start-up Aheesa Digital signs distribution partnership with Zigma Technologies
Aheesa Digital Innovations has signed a distribution partnership with Zigma Technologies to take its indigenous networking chip, VIHAAN-I, to market across India.
NewsFrom Systems to Silicon, From Silicon to Scale: DLI Scheme-backed Aheesa and Zigma Join Hands to Advance India’s Semiconductor Journey
Aheesa Digital Innovations and The Zigma Technologies India have partnered to distribute VIHAAN-I, India's first indigenous networking chip, across the country. This collaboration aims to reduce dependence on imported silicon and support locally manufactured broadband devices, with production targeted for 2027.
NewsAheesa and Zigma to advance India's semiconductor journey
Aheesa Digital Innovations, a fabless semiconductor company, and The Zigma Technologies India (P) Limited, an Indian technology, software, and e-governance services company, have entered into a partnership with Zigma as the distribution partner to take VIHAAN-I, a first-of-its-kind indigenous networking chip, to market across India.
NewsAheesa & Zigma Partner to Scale India’s Indigenous Chips
Chennai-based Aheesa Digital Innovations and Zigma Technologies have partnered to distribute VIHAAN-I, an indigenous networking chip, across India and international markets. This collaboration aims to reduce dependence on imported silicon and support locally manufactured broadband devices, with production targeted for 2027.
NewsFrom Silicon to Scale: DLI-Backed Aheesa and Zigma Partner to Drive India’s Chips
Aheesa Digital Innovations and Zigma Technologies have partnered to distribute VIHAAN-I, India's first indigenous networking chip, across the country. This collaboration aims to reduce dependence on imported silicon and support locally manufactured broadband devices, with production targeted for 2027
NewsAheesa and Zigma Partner to Advance India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem
Aheesa Digital Innovations partners with Zigma to strengthen India's semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities.
NewsChennai chip design start-up Aheesa validates its tech
Chennai chip design start-up Aheesa Digital Innovations validates its tech and gets closer to production.
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SnapAheesa Unveils "VIHAAN" Indigenous Networking SoC at Semicon India 2026
Aheesa Digital Innovations presents VIHAAN, India's indigenous RISC-V based Networking SoC. Designed to power a smarter, more connected world, this "Make in India" silicon solution offers secure, high-performance, and scalable technology. The showcase will take place at Semicon India 2026 from September 17-19 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi (Booth 714, Hall 1).
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India's First Indigenous Networking Chip 'VIHAAN'
India unveils VIHAAN, the country's first homegrown semiconductor networking chip, marking a major milestone in its semiconductor self-reliance journey
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