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Recently, India unveiled its first fully indigenously developed microprocessor DHRUV64.
About DHRUV64
- It is a fully indigenously developed microprocessor of India.
- It is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP).
Key Features of DHRUV64
- Processor Core & Speed: It is a 64-bit dual-core processor running at 1.0 GHz, giving it the ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly.
- ​Execution Method: It uses superscalar execution, which allows the processor to start more than one instruction in the same moment for better speed.
- ​Instruction Handling: It supports out-of-order processing, meaning it can complete instructions that are ready first, improving overall efficiency.
- ​Packaging & Integration: It includes built-in communication and control functions inside an advanced FCBGA package, making the chip compact and ready for use in many systems.
Potential Application of DHRUV64
- It is capable of supporting strategic and commercial applications.
- DHRUV64 is suitable for sectors such as 5G infrastructure, automotive systems, consumer electronics, industrial automation and the Internet of Things (IoT).
- It provides homegrown microprocessor technology designed for startups, academia, and industry to build, test, and scale indigenous computing products without relying on foreign processors.
- DHRUV64 supports prototype development for new system architectures at lower cost.
Source: PIB
DHRUV64 FAQs
Q1: What is the primary application of DHRUVA64?
Ans: It can be used in strategic autonomy and critical infrastructure.
Q2: Who developed DHRUVA64?
Ans: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
