Bengaluru, July 2025 – In a historic leap for India’s tech sovereignty, Kaynes Semicon (a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology) and Infineon Technologies have successfully manufactured India’s first commercial MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) chip at their Mysuru facility. This breakthrough accelerates India’s ambitions in wearables, IoT, and automotive electronics.
🔬 What’s Special About This MEMS Chip?
✅ Type: Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) – Combines accelerometer + gyroscope
✅ Applications:
- Wearables: Step tracking, fall detection for seniors
- Automotive: Airbag deployment, vehicle stability control
- Defense: Guided missile navigation
✅ Specs:
| Parameter | Kaynes-Infineon IMU | Imported Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 3mm × 3mm | 4mm × 4mm |
| Power Use | 0.8mA | 1.2mA |
| Cost | $1.2/unit | $1.8/unit |
| Made In | Karnataka, India | China/Taiwan |
💡 Why This is a Game-Changer
1️⃣ Import Substitution: Replaces 200M+ MEMS chips India imports yearly (₹5,000cr market)
2️⃣ Strategic Depth: Critical for India’s drone & missile programs (previously reliant on foreign IMUs)
3️⃣ Startup Boost: Enables local fitness band, AR glasses, and agri-tech sensor makers
🏭 Made-in-India Supply Chain
- Design: Co-developed with IIT Bombay’s MEMS Lab
- Materials: 60% locally sourced (silicon wafers from Tata Electronics)
- Packaging: Done at Micron’s Gujarat plant
📈 What’s Next?
- Scale-Up: 10M units/month production by 2026
- Next-Gen: Pressure sensors for medical devices (2026)
- Global Reach: Export to EU automakers (samples sent to Bosch, Continental)
💬 Expert Take:
“This proves India can innovate beyond chip assembly—we’re now doing cutting-edge MEMS design.”
—Dr. Madhusudan Atre, ex-Applied Materials
📢 Which industry should adopt Indian MEMS chips next?
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