Ericsson has announced a significant expansion of its Bengaluru R&D operations, adding over 150 new roles dedicated to ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) development. The initiative includes the launch of a dedicated ASIC design unit aimed at bolstering the company’s semiconductor design capabilities, particularly for its “Ericsson Silicon” platform used across RAN Compute, radio, and transport systems . Nitin Bansal, Managing Director of Ericsson India, emphasized that the move leverages local technological talent to strengthen both Ericsson’s engineering capabilities and India’s semiconductor ecosystem . Anna Dicander, VP of Radio & Transport Engineering, added that deepening ASIC R&D will enhance the energy efficiency and performance of future products while accelerating new feature rollouts . This strategic push aligns with Ericsson’s global R&D investment strategy—backed by approximately $5 billion annually—and underscores India’s growing importance as a hub for next-generation telecom innovation.

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