Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductors launch custom chip for energy, utilities sector

 Cyient Semiconductors has partnered with embedded silicon company Azimuth AI to launch an intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip called ARKA GKT-1. It is designed for high-efficiency edge AI and smart energy applications.

ARKA GKT-1 integrates multi-core custom computing, advanced analog sensing, memory, and intelligent power management into a single system on chip (SoC). Designed for smart utilities, advanced metering, battery management, smart cities, and industrial automation, it brings real-time intelligence to the edge while maintaining low power consumption.  

This first-generation platform is built on Azimuth AI’s Software-Defined Silicon architecture, combined with Cyient Semiconductors’ mixed-signal, power, and low-energy ASIC expertise. 

“The ARKA GKT-1 showcases India’s capability to design and develop world-class semiconductor technologies for critical global industries. This milestone reflects our nation’s accelerating progress toward self-reliance, advanced manufacturing, and leadership in next-generation chip innovation,” said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for IT, during the unveiling of the chip.

"This program exemplifies true custom ASIC turnkey solution, where we collaborate with innovative companies like Azimuth AI to develop cutting edge products taking on design through fab, OSAT management, and final chip delivery. It reflects our mission of building a strong domestic semiconductor value chain under the India Semiconductor Mission,” Krishna Bodanapu, Executive Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Cyient Semiconductors, further added.

To be sure, Cyient acquired a 27.3% stake in Azimuth AI, the fabless custom ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) firm specialising in intelligent energy and power solutions. The announcement followed Cyient's setting up of a wholly owned semiconductor subsidiary in July 2024.