New Delhi, April 21 -- Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have proposed a Rs 500 crore initiative to develop 'angstrom-scale' semiconductor chips, potentially transforming global electronics manufacturing.

These chips would be significantly smaller than current 3-nanometer nodes, enabling more powerful and energy-efficient devices.

The IISc team plans to utilise 2D materials like graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) to construct these ultra-thin semiconductors.

This approach aims to replace traditional silicon, which has limitations in scaling down further.The project envisions a five-year timeline, with a roadmap for self-sustainability post-initial funding.

Currently, semiconductor manufacturing is ...