DHRUV64 Officially Introduced as India’s First 1.0GHz-Clocked 64-bit Dual-Core Microprocessor
In the Indian market, the DHRUV64 microprocessor has now been introduced. It has been unveiled as a homegrown 1.0GHz-clocked 64-bit microprocessor, which aims to bring advancements in the semiconductor ecosystem of the country.
Read more about it and its features below.
DHRUV64 Microprocessor – Introduced in India
The newly-introduced DHRUV64 microprocessor has been brought out in India as the country’s very first 64-bit dual-core microprocessor that runs at 1.0GHz clock speed, and it has been indigenously developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) under the MDP (Microprocessor Development Programme). Additionally, the Digital India RISC-V and other such national programmes also offer the support to design, test, and prototype indigenous chips like the DHRUV64. With the launch of DHRUV64, India has achieved a significant milestone in the country’s semiconductor development journey.
C-DAC’s DHRUV64 aligns with India’s goal of attaining self-reliance in the advanced chip design industry, and brings a reliable and homegrown processor technology for the nation. As per what has been revealed, it supports both strategic and commercial applications, and is capable of delivering good performance. Superscalar execution, out-of-order processing, and built-in communication + control function within the advanced FCBGA package are other key features.
Speaking more, as it is built on top of modern architectural features, it will deliver higher efficiency, enhanced multi-tasking, and improved reliability. Thanks to its advanced design, seamless integration with external hardware systems is also easily possible. Thus, it is suitable in 5G infrastructure, consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial automation, Internet of Things (IoT), and other sectors.
Since India is considered as one of the largest consumers of microprocessors in the world (20% of all globally-manufactured microprocessors*), the development of DHRUV64 will provide a fully modern platform for the large talent base of the country, which will thereby help in the advancement of India’s semiconductor ecosystem. Also to add, Dhanush and Dhanush+ next-generation processors are also now under development, and these can also be expected soon.
