Ericsson is expanding its research and development (R&D) team in Bengaluru, India to enhance its capabilities in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) development. Ericsson Silicon’s range of System on a Chip (SoC) is specifically designed for mobile networks and integrated across the entire Ericsson Radio System, including RAN compute (basebands), radio, and transport. This integration enables service providers to fully leverage 5G and address both current and future needs. Ericsson Silicon is a key enabler for advanced capabilities, enhanced performance and optimized energy efficiency of Ericsson-powered high-performing networks across the globe.
Commenting on the announcement, Nitin Bansal, managing director, Ericsson India, said, “Expanding our ASIC R&D in India will enable us to leverage the local technology competence in the country towards enhancing our capabilities in semiconductor design. This unit will also contribute towards strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem in the country. Ericsson expects to initially grow its R&D team in India by more than 150 positions.”
Meanwhile, Anna Dicander, vice president, radio and transport engineering, Ericsson Business Area Networks, said, “We are keen to strengthen our R&D team in Bengaluru, a city celebrated for its dynamic technology ecosystem and skilled professionals. By increasing our focus on ASIC development, we are reinforcing our technological prowess. Our investments in the Ericsson Silicon platform, in particular, will accelerate the launch of new products and innovative features to the market.”
Dicander further added, “Ericsson Silicon plays a crucial role in creating high-performing, energy-efficient, and lightweight products suitable for various deployment scenarios.”
