Foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)  today announced that it has opened an office in Bangalore, India.

According to the top foundry, the office's primary mission is to locally support existing TSMC customers in North America, Europe and Asia with design activities in India, and to help new fabless companies in India to grow and expand.

"We wanted to keep a pulse on what is going on in India, as there's been a huge increase in the number of advanced technology designs coming from that region. This office will help our customers quickly and seamlessly get their designs into manufacturing at TSMC and into the hands of their customers," Sajiv Dalal, business development director for TSMC North America, said in a statement. "TSMC recognizes the potential of the region and is opening an office as a part of its ongoing charter to develop the semiconductor ecosystem."

The move comes despite recent reports that the fab industry's interest in India will cool down this year. The EDA realm has already expanded significantly into the subcontinent, with major players like Magma Design Automation, Cadence Design Systems Inc. and Mentor Graphics all having Indian operations.

Further details on the office, including headcount and TSMC investment, were not disclosed.

By: DocMemory
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