| General information | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2025 |
| Designed by | Indian Space Research Organisation |
| Common manufacturer |
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| Max. CPU clock rate | to 100 MHz |
| Architecture and classification | |
| Application | Designed for launch vehicle avionics and space missions |
| Instructions | Proprietary/custom instruction set (designed by ISRO) |
Vikram 3201 is India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit space-grade microprocessor.[1] It was developed with the help of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh, by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).[2] It was launched by Narendra Modi In September 2025.[3]
History
Vikram 3201 was designed to specifically fit launch vehicle applications and features a customized instruction set architecture that supports advance programming in Ada, with C language support currently still in development process.[4] It features software tools that were developed in India, including a compiler, assembler, linker, and simulator, which demonstrate India's ability to produce mission-critical microelectronics for space applications.[5][3]
References
- ^ "What is Vikram-32 chip, India's first indigenous space processor?". Firstpost. 2025-09-02. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "ISRO unveils Vikram 3201: Why India's first 32-bit processor matters more than just deep space missions". FE Tech Bytes. 2025-09-03. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ a b "IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presents first 'Made in India' chip to PM Modi at Semicon 2025". The Hindu. 2025-09-02. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "ISRO, SCL develops 32-bit Microprocessors for space applications". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ^ "Made in India chip: What is Vikram 32-bit processor? All you want to know about first indigenous chip presented to PM Modi". The Times of India. 2025-09-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
