Semiconductor IP Cores

Semiconductor IP cores (Intellectual Property cores) are reusable design blocks used in SoC and ASIC development to accelerate time-to-market and reduce design complexity.

These IP cores span a broad range of technologies, including Analog & Mixed Signal, Compute Acceleration, Graphics & Vision, Interface Connectivity , Memory Interfaces, Security, Wireless, System Peripheral, Embedded Memories, and Foundation Libraries. The catalog covers everything from analog front-ends, data converters, processors, DSPs, AI accelerators, and imaging solutions to high-speed connectivity, memory controllers and PHYs, cryptographic engines, embedded memory macros, standard cell libraries, and wireless communication IP.

This catalog allows you to explore and compare IP cores from leading vendors, based on performance, power, process node compatibility, and application domain.

Whether you are designing for automotive, wireless communication, consumer electronics, or data centers, you can find the right IP solutions for your system requirements.

 
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  • SAE J1850 IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    SAE J1850 interface provides full support for the SENT SAE J1850 synchronous serial interface, compatible with SAE J1850-2015 sta…

    • CAN / CAN-FD / CAN-XL
    Part #: SAE J1850 IIP Maturity: Production
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  • RTC IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    Real Time Clock is used to generate precise time, date, alarm pulse after programmed period and keeps track of events, compatible…

    • Timers & Watchdogs
    Part #: RTC IIP Maturity: Production
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  • Quad SPI Master IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    QUAD SPI MASTER is full-featured, easy-to-use, synthesizable design, compatible with standard protocol of SPI Vendor Specificatio…

    • SPI / QSPI XSPI
    Part #: Quad SPI Master IIP Maturity: Production
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  • PMBUS Slave IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    PMBUS Slave interface provides full support for the two-wire PMBUS Slave synchronous serial interface, compatible with version 1.…

    • PMBus
    Part #: PMBUS Slave IIP Maturity: Production
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  • PMBUS Master IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    PMBUS Master interface provides full support for the two-wire PMBUS Master synchronous serial interface, compatible with version …

    • PMBus
    Part #: PMBUS Master IIP Maturity: Production
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  • PCIE CONTROLLER IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    PCIE Controller interface provides full support for the PCIE synchronous serial interface, compatible with PCIE 5.0 specification.

    • PCI Express
    Part #: PCIE Controller IIP Maturity: Production
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  • PCI Master Slave IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    PCI MASTER SLAVE interface provides full support for the PCI MASTER SLAVE synchronous serial interface, compatible with PCI 2.0 s…

    • PCI
    Part #: PCI Master Slave IIP Maturity: Production
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  • Octal SPI Master IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    Octal SPI master is full-featured, easy-to-use, synthesizable design, compatible with standard protocol of Macronix (MX66LM1G45G)…

    • SPI / QSPI XSPI
    Part #: Octal SPI Master IIP Maturity: Production
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  • MIPI BIF Slave IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    MIPI BIF Slave interface provides full support for the two-wire MIPI BIF synchronous serial interface, compatible with MIPI BIF 1…

    • MIPI
    Part #: MIPI BIF Slave IIP Maturity: Production
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  • MIPI BIF Master IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    MIPI BIF Master interface provides full support for the two-wire MIPI BIF synchronous serial interface, compatible with BIF 1.0 s…

    • MIPI
    Part #: MIPI BIF Master IIP Maturity: Production
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  • MIPI ASPMI Slave IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    MIPI ASPMI Slave interface provides full support for the two-wire MIPI ASPMI synchronous serial interface, compatible with SPMI s…

    • MIPI
    Part #: MIPI ASPMI Slave IIP Maturity: Production
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  • LPDDR5X Controller IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    LPDDR5X is full-featured, easy-to-use, synthesizable design, compatible with LPDDR5X draft JEDEC specification, JESD209-5B specif…

    • Controller
    • LPDDR5X
    Part #: LPDDR5X Controller IIP Maturity: Production
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  • LPDDR5 Controller IIP

    SmartDV Technologies
    • HQ: India

    LPDDR5 is full-featured, easy-to-use, synthesizable design, compatible with LPDDR5 JESD209-5, JESD209-5A and JESD209-5B specifica…

    • Controller
    • LPDDR5
    Part #: LPDDR5 Controller IIP Maturity: Production
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What are Semiconductor IP cores?

Semiconductor IP cores are pre-designed and verified functional blocks that can be integrated into a System-on-Chip (SoC) or ASIC. They enable faster development cycles by allowing engineers to reuse proven components instead of designing everything from scratch.

IP cores are typically delivered as soft IP (RTL), firm IP, or hard IP optimized for specific process technologies.

Main categories of IP cores

Analog and Mixed-Signal IP

These IP cores process real-world signals and include components such as ADC, DAC, PLL, and analog front-ends. They are essential for signal conversion, timing, and power management.

Digital Processing IP

Digital IP cores include processors (CPU, DSP, GPU), controllers, and hardware accelerators used in computing, AI, and embedded systems.

Interface and Connectivity IP

Interface IP cores enable communication between components and systems, supporting standards such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, and high-speed serial links.

Memory and Storage IP

Memory IP includes SRAM, DRAM controllers, Flash, and memory interfaces, enabling efficient data storage and access within SoCs.

Security IP

Security IP cores provide encryption, authentication, and secure key management to protect data and systems against threats.

AI and Compute Acceleration IP

AI IP cores and accelerators are designed for machine learning, neural networks, and high-performance computing applications.

How to choose the right IP core

Selecting the right IP core depends on several key criteria:

  • Performance requirements (throughput, latency, accuracy)
  • Power consumption and energy efficiency
  • Process node compatibility (TSMC, Samsung, GlobalFoundries, etc.)
  • Area constraints and integration complexity
  • Compliance with standards and ecosystem support

Applications of Semiconductor IP cores

IP cores are used across a wide range of industries:

  • Automotive (ADAS, autonomous driving, connectivity)
  • Wireless and communication (5G, Wi-Fi, RF systems)
  • Consumer electronics (smartphones, wearables, multimedia)
  • Industrial and IoT (smart sensors, automation)
  • Data centers and cloud computing

Explore and compare IP cores from leading vendors

This platform provides access to a comprehensive catalog of semiconductor IP cores from leading providers worldwide.

Use filters to browse IP by category, vendor, technology node, and performance metrics, and find the best solutions for your next chip design.

Frequently asked questions about Semiconductor IP cores

What is an IP core in semiconductor design?

An IP core is a reusable design block used in SoC or ASIC development, providing a specific function such as processing, communication, or signal conversion.

What are the different types of IP cores?

IP cores include analog, digital, interface, memory, security, and AI acceleration IP, each serving different roles in chip design.

What is the difference between soft IP and hard IP?

Soft IP is delivered as synthesizable RTL, while hard IP is fully implemented and optimized for a specific process node, offering better performance and predictability.

Why use IP cores in SoC design?

IP cores reduce development time, lower risk, and enable reuse of proven components, accelerating time-to-market.

How to choose the right IP vendor?

Key factors include performance, power efficiency, process compatibility, support quality, and compliance with industry standards.

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