izmo Microsystems Develops Indigenous 40 GHz RF Semiconductor Package for Defence

IZMO Limited announced that its subsidiary, izmo Microsystems Pvt. Ltd., has successfully developed and commenced production shipments of an indigenous 40 GHz RF semiconductor package. This high-frequency Quad Flat No-Lead (QFN) package is designed for semiconductor devices operating up to 40 GHz and has been entirely developed and manufactured in India for a customer building high-frequency RF modules for defence and secure wireless communication applications.

The development signifies izmo Microsystems’ enhanced capabilities in advanced RF and microwave semiconductor packaging, demonstrating its proficiency in creating application-specific packaging solutions and scaling manufacturing. The package utilizes a proprietary architecture with optimized trace geometry and short wire bond lengths (approximately 0.3 mm) to minimize parasitic effects and ensure reliable operation at high frequencies. This technology has potential applications in radar, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerospace, and satellite communications.

The announcement highlights the growing demand for advanced domestic electronics and semiconductor capabilities in India, particularly driven by the nation's defence requirements and emphasis on indigenous procurement. This development aligns with the Indian government's Semicon 2.0 initiative, which aims to bolster the country's semiconductor ecosystem with a significant outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore, focusing on advanced semiconductor packaging technologies.

Dinanath Soni, Director at izmo Microsystems, stated that the package is engineered as an integral part of the RF system and that production shipments have commenced with the capability to scale. He further noted significant opportunities in defence, secure communications, and aerospace, supported by the government's focus on advanced packaging under Semicon 2.0.