Semiconductor testing is rapidly evolving as Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms the way modern chips are designed, validated and manufactured. Demonstrating its expertise in this fast-changing landscape, Caliber Interconnects showcased its latest AI-driven semiconductor testing capabilities at IEEE International Test Conference (ITC) India 2026 through a comprehensive technical programme that included a keynote address, tutorial, IEEE paper presentations, poster sessions, an industry showcase and participation in expert panel discussions.
One of the highlights of the company’s participation was the keynote address delivered by Senthilkumar Dhamodharan, Vice President – Testing, Caliber Interconnects, titled “From Silicon Complexity to AI Revolution – India’s Silicon Leap 2047.” The presentation explored how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the global semiconductor industry at a time when chip complexity, heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging technologies continue to grow.
During the keynote, Dhamodharan explained how AI is becoming an integral part of every stage of the semiconductor lifecycle—from intelligent chip design automation and predictive manufacturing to AI-powered Automated Test Equipment (ATE), digital twins and advanced signal integrity analysis. According to the company, these technologies are helping semiconductor manufacturers improve product quality, shorten validation cycles, reduce manufacturing costs and accelerate time-to-market.
The presentation also highlighted how AI-driven semiconductor testing is becoming increasingly important as chips power applications ranging from artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles to telecommunications, healthcare and defence.
India’s Semiconductor Vision Takes Centre Stage
Beyond discussing technology trends, the keynote also focused on India’s growing importance in the global semiconductor ecosystem. Drawing upon the momentum generated by the India Semiconductor Mission, upcoming fabrication facilities, advanced packaging initiatives and India’s globally recognized semiconductor design talent, the presentation outlined a roadmap for the country to strengthen its capabilities in semiconductor design, manufacturing, testing and innovation. The address further aligned this vision with the national objective of Viksit Bharat 2047, encouraging stronger collaboration among industry, academia, policymakers and the IEEE community to build indigenous semiconductor testing expertise and AI-enabled validation capabilities.
Strong Technical Participation Throughout IEEE ITC India 2026
In addition to the keynote, Caliber Interconnects maintained an extensive technical presence throughout the conference.
The company contributed:
- One technical tutorial
- Four IEEE technical paper presentations
- Four technical poster presentations
- Participation in the Industry Showcase
- Expert panel discussions
Its technical sessions focused on several emerging areas, including:
- AI-driven semiconductor testing
- Design-for-Test (DFT)
- Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG)
- MBIST and LBIST
- Silicon debug
- Reliability testing
- Advanced-node semiconductor devices
- Chiplets
- AI accelerators
Promoting Industry-Academia Collaboration
IEEE ITC India 2026 also served as an important platform for collaboration between semiconductor companies, researchers and academic institutions. Throughout the event, discussions explored how AI and machine learning can improve semiconductor test automation, manufacturing yield, reliability and test cost optimization while strengthening collaboration between industry professionals, researchers and students.
Caliber Interconnects’ exhibition booth attracted visitors from across the semiconductor ecosystem, including engineers, researchers, academicians and IEEE Fellows. Representatives from several leading technology companies—including Texas Instruments, AMD, Qualcomm, Synopsys, NVIDIA, Broadcom, Marvell, SanDisk, Google, Siemens, Infineon, Teradyne, Advantest and Tessolve—visited the booth alongside faculty and researchers from institutions such as IIT Patna, IIIT Kottayam, VIT Vellore, University of Stuttgart and PSG College of Technology. According to the company, these interactions created opportunities for technical discussions, future research collaborations and potential industry partnerships.
Commenting on the event, Senthilkumar Dhamodharan said: “The future of semiconductors will increasingly be shaped by the convergence of AI, advanced testing technologies and collaborative innovation. India has a unique opportunity to lead this transformation by combining its design excellence with world-class manufacturing, testing capabilities and a strong innovation ecosystem. IEEE ITC India provides an excellent platform to collectively build this vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Caliber Interconnects’ strong participation at IEEE ITC India 2026 reflects the company’s continued focus on driving innovation in semiconductor testing, advancing AI-enabled engineering solutions and contributing to India’s emergence as a trusted global semiconductor technology leader.
