Silicon Labs Expands Hyderabad Facility in Ceremony Attended by U.S. Consul General

Approximately 50% footprint increase strengthens global wireless R&D and highlights U.S.-India innovation ties

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Silicon Labs, a leading innovator in low-power wireless technology, has announced the expansion of its key India facility in Hyderabad. The expansion increases the company's existing footprint by 50% and adds new labs and operational space to support continued growth in engineering and global wireless innovation. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Laura E. Williams, the U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad, highlighting the importance of cross-border collaboration in advancing technology innovation and strengthening economic ties between the United States and India.

Why it matters

The expansion of Silicon Labs' Hyderabad facility underscores the growing importance of India as a hub for global technology innovation and R&D. The presence of the U.S. Consul General at the event signifies the strong economic and technology ties between the U.S. and India, which are crucial for driving cross-border collaboration and fostering the development of cutting-edge technologies.

The details

The expanded Hyderabad facility will include new advanced labs supporting wireless design, validation, and system integration, as well as expanded collaboration space to enable cross-functional engineering growth. The infrastructure is designed to support continued hiring and long-term innovation scaling. Since establishing operations in Hyderabad in 2020, Silicon Labs has more than tripled its India-based workforce, broadening its technical and operational capabilities across R&D, engineering, product, operations, sales, technical marketing, and IT functions.

  • Silicon Labs established its Hyderabad facility in 2020.
  • The grand opening ceremony for the expanded facility took place on March 2, 2026.

The players

Silicon Labs

A leading innovator in low-power wireless technology, with operations in over 16 countries and a focus on the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets.

Laura E. Williams

The U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad, who attended the grand opening ceremony for Silicon Labs' expanded facility.

Matt Johnson

The President and CEO of Silicon Labs.

Manish Kothari

The Senior Vice President of Software Development at Silicon Labs.

Radhika Chennakeshavula

The Chief Information Officer at Silicon Labs.

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What they’re saying

“Hyderabad has become a critical hub in our global engineering and operations footprint. This expansion is a long-term investment in talent, innovation, and global collaboration. It strengthens our ability to deliver secure, power-efficient wireless solutions to customers worldwide while deepening the collaboration of our teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia.”

— Matt Johnson, President and CEO of Silicon Labs (PRNewswire)

“Scaling our Hyderabad site is about building more capacity for invention and execution. With new labs and collaboration space, this facility strengthens Hyderabad's role as a core R&D center for Silicon Labs, including expanded work across hardware and wireless development.”

— Manish Kothari, Senior Vice President of Software Development (PRNewswire)

“The continued growth of U.S. technology investment in India reflects the deep collaboration between our two countries.”

— Laura E. Williams, U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad (PRNewswire)

What’s next

Silicon Labs plans to continue hiring and expanding its engineering and R&D capabilities at the Hyderabad facility to support the growing demand for secure, intelligent wireless connectivity solutions.

The takeaway

The expansion of Silicon Labs' Hyderabad facility highlights the strengthening ties between the United States and India in the technology sector, as the two countries collaborate to drive innovation and foster economic growth through cross-border partnerships and investments.