Tata Electronics has announced signing a memorandum of understanding with US-based chip design major Synopsys to collaborate in process technology and a foundry design platform at India’s first fab facility being built in Dholera.

“We have a bold vision of becoming the world leader in electronics manufacturing by offering integrated solutions across the electronics manufacturing value chain to global customers seeking a resilient supply chain. We view Synopsys as a key partner and accelerator in our journey by virtue of the expertise they bring in semiconductor design and services,” said Randhir Thakur, managing director and chief executive officer, Tata Electronics.

Together, the two companies will collaborate in areas like Technology Computer Aided Design flow setup to enable accurate technology transfer from the technology partner, process design kits and design enablement, intellectual property development including foundation and analogue intellectual property, and Design Technology Co-optimisation methodologies.

The chip design expertise from Synopsys will be utilised in Tata’s upcoming semiconductor facilities in Gujarat and Assam.