Silicon Labs Expands Hyderabad Facility, Strengthening Global Wireless R&D

U.S. Consul General attends ceremony marking 50% footprint increase and deeper U.S.–India technology collaboration

Silicon Labs has announced a major expansion of its Hyderabad facility, increasing its regional footprint by approximately 50% and reinforcing the company’s global commitment to low-power wireless innovation. The opening ceremony was attended by Laura E. Williams, U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad, underscoring the strategic importance of cross-border collaboration between the United States and India.

The expanded site adds new advanced laboratories and operational space designed to support continued engineering growth and global product development. The Hyderabad center plays a central role in Silicon Labs’ worldwide R&D network, contributing to secure, power-efficient wireless solutions that serve customers across multiple markets.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has steadily increased its investment in India since establishing operations in Hyderabad in 2020. Over that period, the company has more than tripled its India-based workforce, expanding technical and operational capabilities across research and development, engineering, product management, operations, sales, technical marketing, and IT functions. The new expansion reflects a long-term strategy focused on talent development and innovation scaling.

Matt Johnson, President and CEO of Silicon Labs, described Hyderabad as a critical hub within the company’s global engineering footprint. He emphasized that the expansion represents a sustained investment in technical expertise, collaborative innovation, and the company’s ability to deliver advanced wireless connectivity solutions to customers worldwide. By strengthening coordination among teams in the United States, Europe, and Asia, the company aims to accelerate product development and enhance global execution.

The upgraded facility features specialized laboratories for wireless design, validation, and system integration. These labs will support development across hardware and software domains, particularly in areas related to low-power connectivity and embedded systems. Expanded collaboration spaces are also intended to foster cross-functional teamwork and innovation, enabling engineers to work more efficiently across disciplines.

Manish Kothari, Senior Vice President of Software Development at Silicon Labs, noted that scaling the Hyderabad site is about increasing both capacity and capability. With enhanced infrastructure and laboratory resources, the center is positioned to deepen its contribution to the company’s core wireless portfolio and strengthen its role as a primary R&D hub.

The presence of the U.S. Consul General at the ceremony highlighted the broader significance of the expansion beyond corporate growth. As technology partnerships between the United States and India continue to deepen, investments such as this illustrate the strengthening economic and innovation ties between the two countries. Williams remarked that sustained U.S. technology investment in India reflects the robust collaboration driving shared growth and advancement.

Several senior executives participated in the event, including President and CEO Matt Johnson; Chief Financial Officer Dean Butler; Senior Vice President of Software Development Manish Kothari; Chief Information Officer Radhika Chennakeshavula; and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy Nestor Ho. The leadership team’s presence signaled the strategic priority assigned to the Hyderabad operation within the company’s broader global strategy.

Silicon Labs specializes in low-power wireless connectivity solutions and highly integrated system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Its products enable device manufacturers to build secure, intelligent edge applications across smart home, industrial IoT, and smart city environments. As demand for connected devices continues to grow, secure and energy-efficient wireless solutions have become increasingly critical to digital infrastructure.

The Hyderabad facility supports several key initiatives within Silicon Labs’ wireless portfolio. By integrating software, hardware, and system-level engineering expertise in one location, the center contributes to accelerated product cycles and enhanced quality assurance. The expansion also positions the company to attract top engineering talent in one of India’s leading technology ecosystems.

Key highlights of the expansion include:

• Approximately 50 percent increase in Hyderabad facility footprint
• Addition of advanced labs for wireless design, validation, and integration
• Expanded collaboration areas to support cross-functional engineering growth
• Infrastructure built to accommodate continued hiring and long-term innovation scaling

With operations spanning more than 16 countries, Silicon Labs continues to strengthen its global R&D network while reinforcing its presence in key innovation hubs. The Hyderabad expansion reflects a dual commitment: advancing secure, intelligent wireless connectivity and deepening the technology partnership between the United States and India.

As global demand for embedded connectivity solutions accelerates, the expanded facility enhances Silicon Labs’ ability to innovate at scale, deliver cutting-edge wireless technologies, and support customers developing the next generation of connected devices.