Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 8: Dr. Ambika Prasad Shah, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Jammu, in collaboration with researchers from IIT Indore, ABV-IIITM Gwalior, IET-DAVV Indore, and SGSITS Indore, has successfully secured a substantial funding of INR 4.8 Cr for their joint project titled "Implantable Pacemaker Chip (iPACE-CHIP)". The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India (GoI), has granted this funding under the Chip to Startup (C2S) Programme. The main objective of the project is to design an advanced chip for an Implantable Pacemaker using SCL 180nm / TSMC 130nm CMOS High Voltage, Low power, BCD PLUS technology. Once developed and tested successfully, the iPACE-CHIP will be integrated into the next-generation commercial product of Shree Pacetronix Ltd., incorporating a range of enhanced features. The MeitY C2S Programme is a vital component of the Indian government's vision to position the country as a global hub for Electronic System Design and Manufacturing. The initiative aims to nurture a robust semiconductor ecosystem that covers various aspects such as design, manufacturing, packaging, testing, and related services. The successful collaboration between Dr. Shah, IIT Jammu, and esteemed institutions including IIT Indore, ABV-IIITM Gwalior, IET-DAVV Indore, and SGSITS Indore exemplifies the spirit of cooperation and innovation within the Indian academic and research community. The successful outcome of the iPACE-CHIP project has the potential to revolutionize the field of cardiac care and implantable medical devices, showcasing India's technological prowess on the global stage |
