Allegro MicroSystems: Allegro MicroSystems launches R&D center in Hyderabad

Magnetic sensing and power IC (power integrated circuit) solutions provider Allegro MicroSystems on Friday said it has set up an Research & Development (R&D) facility in Hyderabad which has already employed nearly 100 highly skilled professionals and plans to scale its headcount to 500 in the near future.

Power IC is a semiconductor device that combines multiple circuits on a single chip. They are used in almost all electronic and electric systems, from consumer to aerospace.

The American firm is a key supplier to top automotive brands like BMW and other leading EV manufacturers and brings expertise in battery management, EV powertrain, future mobility solutions and autonomous vehicle solutions.

It said the new R&D centre in Hyderabad will be a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on analog and mixed signal design, verification and validation for the EV, automotive, and robotic automation markets.

“Allegro MicroSystems’s new R&D center in Hyderabad represents a significant step forward in our global product innovation strategy,” Vineet Nargolwala, CEO, Allegro MicroSystem said in a statement. “We are thrilled to be part of Telangana’s vibrant technology ecosystem and contribute to India’s semiconductor ambitions. Hyderabad’s exceptional talent pool, supportive government policies, and strategic location make it an ideal hub for Allegro MicroSystems’s expansion.”

Nargolwala said that this facility will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge solutions for e-mobility, clean energy, and automation. The Manchester, New Hampshire-based firm has design and applications centers located across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Japan, as per its website.

“Our government’s mission is clear: to build a robust, self-sustaining semiconductor ecosystem,” Duddila Sridhar Babu, minister of information technology, electronics, communications, and industries, government of Telangana said in a statement. “Telangana is fully committed to creating an environment that advances this vision, welcoming global leaders like Allegro to Hyderabad as strategic partners in this transformative journey.”He said that this collaboration with Allegro has the potential to empower local entrepreneurs to localize solutions across the spectrum of their work and support India’s drive towards an electric vehicle future.

Allegro is a leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems. It is a key supplier of magnetic sensors and power ICs to the electric vehicle industry worldwide, supporting the electrification of powertrains and driver safety systems.

The company’s products are utilised across various industries, including solar inverters, EV charging infrastructure, robotics, AI data servers, and personal medical equipment.