Why in the News?
India has unveiled DHRUV64, its first fully indigenously developed microprocessor, marking a major milestone in semiconductor self reliance and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
About DHRUV64
• Fully indigenous microprocessor developed in India
• Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C DAC)
• Part of the Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP)
Key Technical Features
• 64 bit dual core processor
• Clock speed of 1.0 GHz ( Very low compared to recent chips like Snapdragan clock speed more 4.0 GHz)
• Uses superscalar execution allowing multiple instructions simultaneously
• Supports out of order execution for improved performance
• Integrated communication and control functions
• Uses FCBGA packaging, enabling compact and system ready design
Potential Applications
• Strategic applications and commercial computing
• 5G infrastructure
• Automotive electronics
• Consumer electronics
• Industrial automation
• Internet of Things (IoT) systems
Significance for India
• Reduces dependence on foreign microprocessors
• Strengthens domestic semiconductor ecosystem
• Enables startups, academia and industry to design and test indigenous systems
• Supports low cost prototype development for new system architectures
• Enhances technological sovereignty and national security
| When the alarm of your smart-phone rings… which one of the following terms best applies to the above scenario? (2018)
(a) Border Gateway Protocol (b) Internet of Things (c) Internet Protocol (d) Virtual Private Network |
