The document discusses the evolution of semiconductors in India. It notes some key inventions in semiconductor electronics such as the integrated circuit by Jack Kilby in 1958. It then discusses how semiconductors have impacted various areas like communication, entertainment, healthcare, and more. The document estimates that India's semiconductor market will be around $7 billion in 2010 and notes various growth drivers for the Indian semiconductor industry like handsets, smart cards, LCD TVs, and more. It concludes by stating that the Indian semiconductor market is poised for growth and that nurturing innovation will be key to fueling that growth.

1. Semiconductor Evolution in India G Subash Chandar Director, Worldwide ASIC Backplane Texas Instruments India

2. ‘ Crown Jewels’ of inventions in semiconductor electronics Jack Kilby’s original Integrated Circuit (IC) -1958 at Texas Instruments Replica of first transistor invented at Bell Labs - 1947

3. And innovations followed…. Communication Entertainment Health Care Safety and Security … .

4. The economic impact … Worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to be ~$300B in 2010 India semiconductor Market is expected to be ~$7B in 2010 India domestic PC market Revenue estimate in 2010 is ~$6.8B 2010 India Consumer Electronics Market value estimate is ~$5.5B * Global Semiconductor Association – Dec 2008

5. India’s electronic equipment consumption was estimated at around $28.2 billion in 2005 , expected to reach $126.7 billion by 2010 and $363 billion by 2015 growing at a CAGR of 29.8% Source: Frost & Sullivan and ISA India – Business Outlook

6. India Telecom Statistics Source: ISA - FROST & SULLIVAN 2009 - 11 In 2000, Wireless subscriptions: ~3.6m By end 2010, expected Wireless subscriptions: ~660m 340m – predicted number of Handset unit sales in India by 2014 – companiesandmarkets.com

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