Driving Innovation and Excellence in Semiconductor Industry with MosChip
1. MosChip is celebrating its 25th anniversary in July. Can you share some of the key milestones and achievements that have defined MosChip’s journey over the past two and a half decades?
Over the past two and a half decades, MosChip has achieved several notable milestones and accomplishments, instituting itself as a prominent player in the semiconductor and system design industry. With its establishment in 1999, MosChip was the first fabless semiconductor company publicly traded in India, headquartered in Hyderabad. As a strategic step for capacity and capability expansion, later from 2016 to 2019, MosChip acquired multiple companies – ElitePLUS Semiconductor Technologies, Orange Semiconductors, FirstPass Semiconductor and Gigacom Semiconductor that expanded our semiconductor capabilities. We also entered the training sector with the acquisition of Institute of Silicon Systems (Now M-ISS) in Hyderabad.
In October 2022, MosChip partnered with TSMC as its Open Innovation Platform Design Center Alliance Member. In the same year in December, we inaugurated a World-class VLSI & Embedded Systems Training Facility (M-ISS) at new premises that has trained and provided 2000+ engineers to the industry. MosChip India and USA won various meritorious awards, viz. Gold Choice Outstanding Influential Enterprise by EE Times Asia, Most Valuable Software Supplier by Qualcomm, Asia-Pacific’s Top 500 High-Growth Companies by Financial Times & Statista, Fast Growing Indian-American company by US India SME Council and the list goes on.
MosChip acquired Softnautics – Claifornia based Semiconductor and Embedded Company in March 2023, expanding its software capabilities and geographical presence in Ahmedabad – Gujarat, Pune – Maharashtra and North America, marking a milestone of 1300+ employees. Recently, MosChip with its semiconductor services has partnered with Tenstorrent (Canada based computing company into AI) for High-Performance RISC-V based solution design.
In the light of Indian government initiatives, MosChip received approval under Semiconductor Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme for developing a smart energy meter IC for India as well as overseas market. Also, C-DAC the premier R&D organization of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India partnered with MosChip and Socionext for design of High-Performance Computing Processor AUM based on ARM architecture.
With 25 years of excellence, MosChip celebrates these milestones which reflect our commitment to innovation, strategic growth, and industry leadership, solidifying its position as a key player in the global semiconductor landscape for semiconductor, systems, and product design services.
2. KS is completing his first year as the CEO of MosChip. What significant changes or initiatives has he implemented during this time, and how has his leadership influenced the company’s direction and culture?
I took over as CEO & MD of MosChip Technologies in 2023, after which I have implemented several changes and took initiatives that have had a notable impact on the company’s direction and culture. Under my tenure and leadership, the semiconductor business unit expanded substantially, growing from 200+ engineers with a revenue of approximately 25+ crores in FY19 to over 800 engineers, generating a revenue of more than 200 crores.
I have focused on driving innovation and strengthening MosChip’s market position as an industry leader. This growth trajectory reflects my strategic emphasis on scaling operations and enhancing the company’s capabilities in the semiconductor, systems, and product engineering sector. I am committed to maintaining the company’s profitability and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, steering MosChip towards continued success.
3. How does MosChip leverage its global talent pool to drive innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the semiconductor and system design services industry?
4. How do you ensure that the company continues to deliver unparalleled service and support to its clients, maintaining its reputation for on-time delivery and quality?
To ensure unparalleled service, on-time delivery, and quality to its clients, MosChip implements robust project management practices and a customer-centric approach. We employ a systematic project management structure that includes detailed planning, regular monitoring, and risk management to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and meet the highest quality standards. Additionally, MosChip invests in advanced tools and technologies to enhance its design and development processes, which helps in maintaining quality, efficiency and reducing the likelihood of delays.
Moreover, MosChip prioritizes strong client relationships through open and transparent communication, ensuring that clients are kept informed at every stage of the project. This transparency helps in managing client expectations and promptly addressing any issues that may arise. The company also offers extended post-delivery support, ensuring that any potential problems are swiftly resolved at client’s end. By focusing on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and timely delivery, MosChip maintains its reputation for reliability and excellence in service delivery.
Originally Posted on bisinfotech
