What are the names of the two 32-bit microprocessors developed by ISRO and the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) for space applications?

The correct answer is Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201.

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• ISRO and the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) have developed Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201, 32-bit microprocessors for space applications.

Key Points

• Vikram 3201 is the first fully Indian-made 32-bit microprocessor qualified for use in launch vehicles.
• Kalpana 3201 is a 32-bit SPARC V8 RISC microprocessor based on IEEE 1754 Instruction Set Architecture.
• Vikram 3201 is an advanced version of the Vikram 1601, which has been used in ISRO’s launch vehicles since 2009.
• These processors enhance onboard navigation and control, marking a significant step toward Atmanirbharata in high-reliability space technology.

Additional Information

• Vikram 3201 was fabricated at the 180nm CMOS semiconductor fab of SCL.
• Kalpana 3201 has been designed to be compatible with open-source software toolsets and in-house developed simulators.
• Vikram 3201 was successfully tested in the PSLV-C60 mission under the Mission Management Computer of the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM-4).
• These microprocessors will contribute to India’s indigenous space technology advancements.