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ARKA GKT-1
 
 
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ARKA GKT-1 is India’s first-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip designed for high-efficiency edge AI and smart energy applications developed collaboratively by Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductors. 

Features
  • Offers up to 10 times better performance compared to existing solutions.
  • Features a power-efficient architecture to support low-energy consumption.
  • Integrates hardware accelerators and secure sensing on-chip.
  • Provides lower cost and simplified design advantages.
Used of ARKA GKT-1
  • Smart Utilities and Advanced Metering: Enabling precision energy metering and management with enhanced data processing capabilities.
  • Battery Management Systems: Improving battery efficiency and monitoring for electric vehicles and energy storage.
  • Smart Cities: Supporting applications like smart lighting, environmental sensing, and urban infrastructure management.
  • Industrial Automation: Facilitating responsive control systems and sensor integration in manufacturing and industrial processes.
Significance of ARKA GKT-1
  • Indigenous Semiconductor Innovation: It marks a milestone as India's first IP-powered silicon chip developed domestically, showcasing the country's deep tech capability and pushing self-reliance in semiconductor design.
  • Edge AI Advancement: With integrated computing, sensing, and power management, it brings intelligence closer to devices, reducing latency and power consumption compared to cloud-based AI.
  • Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction: ARKA GKT-1 delivers up to 10 times better performance with lower energy costs and system complexity, crucial for scalable IoT and smart infrastructure growth.
  • Strategic Industry Impact: It boosts India’s ambitions to be a global semiconductor hub, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting emerging technologies in smart energy, IoT, and AI-driven ecosystems.

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