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Semiconductor Intellectual Property Market

Published Jul 30, 2025
Length 315 Pages
SKU # CMI20302911

Description

The global semiconductor intellectual property market has been witnessing significant growth in the recent years. Semiconductor intellectual properties or IPs refer to the design elements like circuitry, logic, and subsystems that are developed by semiconductor IP core vendors to be embedded into ASIC/SoC/FPGA designs. The growing complexities in chip designs and decreasing product life cycles have increased the demand for reusable and customizable IP cores from vendors. Additionally, the rapid adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, and edge computing across various industries has fueled the need for efficient and robust semiconductor IP solutions. With rising investments in R&D by chip manufacturers and IP vendors, the global semiconductor IP market is expected to witness substantial revenue opportunities during the forecast period.

Market Dynamics

The global semiconductor intellectual property market is driven by factors such as increasing demand for customized IPs, growing investments in fabless semiconductor companies, and rising adoption of cutting-edge technologies across industries. However, high costs associated with IP development and compatibility issues linked to IP integration are some of the factors restraining the market growth. The market provides opportunities due to proliferation of connected devices, emergence of new applications utilizing semiconductor IPs, and increasing government support towards semiconductor industry in various countries. Key players are collaborating with IP vendors and fabless companies to offer customers coherent and optimized solutions. They are also investing in R&D to develop IPs supporting advanced technologies such as AI, 5G, and IoT.

Key features of the study
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global semiconductor intellectual property market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
  • It profiles key players in the global semiconductor intellectual property market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include ARM, Synopsys, Imagination Technologies, Cadence Design Systems, Ceva, Verisilicon, eMemory Technology, Rambus, Anthropic, and Silvaco.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
  • The global semiconductor intellectual property market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global semiconductor intellectual property market.
Market Segmentation
  • Design IP Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020-2032)
  • Processor IP
  • Interface IP
  • Memory IP
  • Other IP (D/A and A/D Converter)
  • Revenue Source Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020-2032)
  • Royalty
  • Licensing
  • IP Core Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020-2032)
  • Soft Core
  • Hard Core
  • End User Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020-2032)
  • IDMS
  • Foundries
  • OSATS
  • Others
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020-2032)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • Arm Holdings
  • Synopsys, Inc.
  • Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
  • Imagination Technologies Limited
  • Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
  • CEVA, Inc.
  • Rambus Incorporated
  • Silvaco Inc.
  • Intel Corporation
  • eMemory Technology Inc.
  • Dream Chip Technologies GmbH (Goodix Technology Co. Ltd.)
  • VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Table of Contents

315 Pages
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Design IP
Market Snippet, By Revenue Source
Market Snippet, By IP Core
Market Snippet, By End User
Market Snippet, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, And Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trend
4. Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property Market, By Design IP, 2025-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Processor IP
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Interface IP
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Memory IP
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Other IP (D/A and A/D Converter)
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
5. Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property Market, By Revenue Source, 2025-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Royalty
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Licensing
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
6. Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property Market, By IP Core, 2025-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Soft Core
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Hard Core
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
7. Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property Market, By End User, 2025-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
IDMS
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Foundries
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
OSATS
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Others
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
8. Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property Market, By Region, 2025 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
North America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Design IP, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Revenue Source, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By IP Core, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Countries
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Design IP, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Revenue Source, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By IP Core, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Countries
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Design IP, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Revenue Source, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By IP Core, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Countries
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Design IP, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Revenue Source, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By IP Core, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Countries
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Design IP, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Revenue Source, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By IP Core, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Sub-regions/Countries
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Design IP, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Revenue Source, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By IP Core, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020- 2032 (USD Bn)
Regions/Countries
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
9. Competitive Landscape
Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
Arm Holdings
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Synopsys, Inc.
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Cadence Design Systems, Inc
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Imagination Technologies Limited
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
CEVA, Inc
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Rambus Incorporated
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Silvaco Inc.
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Intel Corporation
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
eMemory Technology Inc.
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Dream Chip Technologies GmbH (Goodix Technology Co. Ltd.)
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Company Overview
Chair Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
10. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
11. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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