New Delhi, July 1, 2024 – The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has announced a significant partnership with MosChip Technologies and Socionext Inc. to develop an advanced High-Performance Computing (HPC) Processor System on Chip (SoC), named AUM. This collaboration is a pivotal step in C-DAC’s mission to achieve full indigenization in the supercomputing sector, leveraging the latest Arm architecture and the advanced 5nm technology from TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited).
The primary objective of this initiative is to create an indigenous HPC Processor, known as AUM, to enhance India’s self-reliance in high-performance computing technologies. The AUM processor will be built on the Arm Neoverse™ V2 CPU platform, which is renowned for its efficiency and scalability. This project will incorporate advanced packaging technologies to ensure that the processor not only meets global standards but also provides a significant competitive edge through unique technological innovations.
The development of the HPC Processor AUM builds on C-DAC’s previous achievements with indigenous technologies like the RUDRA compute node, Trinetra-Interconnect, and the system software stack. The project aims to further indigenize HPC systems and reduce dependency on foreign technologies. To ensure efficient coordination and execution, C-DAC has engaged Keenheads Technologies, an Indian startup, as a Program Management Consultant (PMC) for this project.
This endeavor represents a collaborative effort, utilizing advanced technologies from MosChip Technologies in India and Socionext Inc. in Japan. The collaboration underscores the importance of international cooperation in bringing the best technological practices to the development of the HPC Processor AUM.
National Supercomputing Mission
The project aligns with the objectives of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The NSM aims to establish India as a leader in supercomputing by enhancing the country’s capabilities to tackle complex computational challenges of both national and global significance. As part of the mission, C-DAC is leading the development and deployment of HPC systems at premier research and academic institutions across India.
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