US EditionApple in Talks with Indian Chipmakers to Assemble, Package iPhone Components, ET Reports
Apple's talks with CG Semi could boost India's semiconductor ecosystem as iPhone chip assembly and packaging may start at a new $950 million plant in Sanand, Gujarat.
- Earlier this month, Apple Inc. entered exploratory talks with CG Semi, Indian semiconductor company, to assemble and package iPhone chips in India, with discussions at a preliminary stage.
- CG Semi has been building one of India's first major OSAT facilities, backed by Indian central and state governments under the India Semiconductor Mission to create a domestic hub.
- Display-Related components are the likeliest candidates for early packaging work, with reporting saying it is unclear which chips Sanand facility will handle; packaging protects chips and improves efficiency, vital since Samsung, Novatek, Himax, and LX Semicon mainly rely on South Korean, Taiwanese, or China-based units.
- One source warned the talks could be an uphill climb for CG Semi given Apple Inc.'s quality standards, but a deal would let the Indian government and CG Semi claim progress and boost Apple's reliance on India.
- Intel's deal with Tata Electronics adds to a busy week of chip news in India, as they will explore manufacturing and packaging of Intel products at Tata Electronics' upcoming fab and OSAT facilities.
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The Economic TimesApple explores chip assembly talks with Indian manufacturers
Exploratory conversations have taken place between Murugappa Group-owned CG Semi, which is building an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. It’s the first time Apple is evaluating the prospect of having certain chips assembled and packaged in India.
Apple in talks with India to assemble, package iPhone components
BENGALURU — Apple is in early discussions with Indian chipmakers to assemble and package components for the iPhone, the Economic Times ( ET ) reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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