IIT-Bombay and TCS Collaborate to Develop India’s First Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager

IIT Bombay and TCS has formed a strategic partnership to develop India's first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager. This collaboration aligns with the National Quantum Mission. Know details here 

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to develop India’s first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager. This advanced sensing tool aims to achieve new levels of precision in examining semiconductor chips, reducing chip failures, and improving the energy efficiency of electronic devices.

The collaboration between TCS and IIT-Bombay aligns with the National Quantum Mission, an initiative by the Government of India to position the nation as a global leader in quantum technology. The indigenous Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager, which combines quantum diamond microscopy with AI/ML-powered software imaging, is set to propel India forward in the Quantum Revolution.

Over the next two years, experts from TCS will collaborate with Dr. Kasturi Saha, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT-Bombay, to develop the quantum imaging platform in the PQuest Lab. This platform aims to enhance the quality control of semiconductor chips, thereby improving product reliability, safety, and energy efficiency in electrical devices.

Semiconductor chips are crucial components in modern electronic devices, providing intelligence and efficiency. These chips act as the brains of devices across various industries, including communications, computing, healthcare, military systems, transportation, and clean energy, by processing data and executing tasks.

Dr. Kasturi Saha, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT-Bombay, said, "PQuest group at IIT Bombay is excited to collaborate with TCS on developing a quantum imaging platform for the non-destructive examination of chips, leveraging our extensive expertise in quantum sensing to drive innovation. By working together, we aim to transform various sectors, including electronics and healthcare, and propel India forward through groundbreaking technologies and products aligned with National Quantum Mission's Quantum Sensing and Metrology vertical."

Dr Harrick Vin, Chief Technology Officer, TCS, said, “The Second Quantum Revolution is progressing at an unprecedented speed, making it imperative to pool our resources and expertise to build cutting-edge capabilities in sensing, computing, and communication technologies. Our collaboration with IIT Bombay is perfectly aligned with the National Quantum Mission's Quantum Sensing and Metrology vertical.” 

Prof Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, said, "IIT Bombay is happy to announce this collaborative initiative with TCS to develop a quantum imaging platform for the non-destructive examination of chips. IIT Bombay has a wide and deep pool of expertise in different critical domains, and we are keen to collaborate with industry to translate the ideas, innovations and research into the technologies and products through such collaborations as well as startups that will take India ahead." 

This project builds on the long-standing partnership between TCS and IIT-Bombay, which has flourished since the 1990s. Their collaboration encompasses joint research projects, educational programs, internships, faculty development initiatives, and more. Notably, IIT-B was the first institute to join TCS' Co-Innovation Network (COIN) as an academic partner, a platform that fosters industry-academia collaboration to develop pioneering solutions.

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