MorethanIP
Acquisition in 2021
MorethanIP, founded in 2000 in Munich, Germany, is a privately owned and profitable design and intellectual property (IP) house specializing in advanced ASIC solutions for Ethernet networking technologies. The company focuses on high-speed communications and embedded system devices tailored for both telecom and datacom sectors as well as industrial applications. MorethanIP develops IP for multi-gigabit high-speed applications based on specific customer requirements, facilitating their time-to-market and cost-effectiveness. With a strong foundation led by experienced telecommunications engineers, MorethanIP continues to deliver innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape of networking technology.
Moortec Semiconductor
Acquisition in 2020
Moortec Semiconductor Ltd. is a company based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, specializing in analog and mixed-signal intellectual property (IP) designs for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2005, Moortec develops embedded process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) monitoring solutions tailored for advanced node system on chip (SoC) designs, ranging from 40nm to 7nm. Its product offerings include process detectors, voltage monitors, temperature sensors, and PVT controllers, which enable enhanced performance optimization and statistical analysis for integrated circuit development. Moortec's in-chip sensing technologies support critical applications such as dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), adaptive voltage scaling (AVS), and power management control systems. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, medical, and telecommunications, providing essential support for IP application, integration, and device testing throughout the production process.
Sidense
Acquisition in 2017
Sidense is a leading developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM solutions that are designed for code storage and processor configuration. Sidense's technology enables semiconductor and systems companies to integrate IP cores into their system-on-chip (SOC) designs, helping to differentiate products with a lower footprint.
nSys Design Systems
Acquisition in 2011
nSys Design Systems specializes in the development of verification intellectual property (VIP) for a wide range of standard interfaces and protocols, including PCIe, Ethernet, USB, SATA, and more. The company boasts the world's largest portfolio of verification IPs, each accompanied by a comprehensive set of components such as Bus Functional Models (BFM), monitors, assertion-based checkers, and test suites designed for compliance testing and functional coverage. nSys's VIPs are available in native SystemVerilog and Verilog, with source code options, and are compatible with various simulation languages like 'e', SystemC, OpenVera, and VHDL across all major simulators and platforms. In addition to its VIP offerings, nSys provides verification services, including independent verification, SystemVerilog migration, and verification consulting, catering to sectors such as storage, communications, consumer memory, and mobile applications.
Synfora
Acquisition in 2010
Synfora, Inc. is a technology company specializing in program-in chip-out (PICO) technology, which enables the development of application engines from sequential untimed C algorithms. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Synfora has additional offices in Japan, South Korea, France, India, and Taiwan. The company provides software tools, services, and intellectual property focused on accelerating the design of systems-on-chips and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Its flagship products, PICO Express and PICO Express FPGA, optimize the design process by identifying levels of parallelism to meet throughput requirements and synthesizing algorithms into hardware application engines, making integration into larger systems seamless. Synfora's technology is applicable across various sectors, including audio, video, imaging, wireless, and security.
Virage Logic
Acquisition in 2010
Virage Logic is a prominent provider of semiconductor intellectual property (IP) that specializes in the design of complex integrated circuits. The company offers a diverse and differentiated product portfolio, including embedded memory solutions such as static random access memory (SRAM) and non-volatile memory (NVM), as well as logic libraries and development infrastructure for embedded testing and repair of on-chip memory. With a clientele exceeding 400 foundries, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), and fabless companies, Virage Logic supports its customers in achieving enhanced performance, reduced power consumption, increased density, and optimal yield. The company's offerings are designed to accelerate time-to-market and time-to-volume, making it a trusted partner within the semiconductor industry.
Arteris specializes in designing and distributing intellectual property (IP) for Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect technology, primarily serving the System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Its core products include NoC IP and SoC integration automation software, enabling customers to enhance product performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating time-to-market. Arteris operates globally, with a significant portion of its profits originating from the Asia Pacific region.
Arteris specializes in designing and distributing intellectual property (IP) for Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect technology, primarily serving the System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Its core products include NoC IP and SoC integration automation software, enabling customers to enhance product performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating time-to-market. Arteris operates globally, with a significant portion of its profits originating from the Asia Pacific region.
Conversant Intellectual Property Management
Acquisition in 2007
Conversant Intellectual Property Management specializes in licensing patented semiconductor and wireless/wireline communications Internet protocol, along with developing semiconductor memory technology. They focus on managing intellectual property assets to create value and drive innovation in the technology industry. With a strategic approach to IP management, Conversant helps companies leverage their patents to generate revenue and stay competitive in the market. Their expertise lies in identifying valuable IP assets, negotiating licensing agreements, and supporting clients in maximizing the value of their intellectual property portfolios. Through their comprehensive services, Conversant aims to enable businesses to protect their innovations and achieve sustainable growth in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Arteris specializes in designing and distributing intellectual property (IP) for Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect technology, primarily serving the System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Its core products include NoC IP and SoC integration automation software, enabling customers to enhance product performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating time-to-market. Arteris operates globally, with a significant portion of its profits originating from the Asia Pacific region.
HPL Technologies
Acquisition in 2005
HPL Technologies, Inc. is a provider of yield optimization solutions forthe semiconductor and flat panel display industries. HPL offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services including: silicon-proven intellectual property (IP), highly flexible data analysis platforms, factory floor systems and professional services. HPL solutions have enabled companies to significantly improve yield by accelerating the process by which they identify, characterize and eliminate sources of failure throughout the entire product lifecycle. This is why a majority of the world's top twenty-five semiconductor and flat-panel manufacturers use HPL yield optimization solutions.
LEDA Systems
Acquisition in 2004
LEDA Systems Inc., founded in 1995, is a leader in the field of mixed-signal and analog silicon intellectual property (IP) design and development. LEDA is a single, comprehensive source for silicon-proven mixed-signal IP. It has licensed its technology to more than 50 customers for the development, manufacture and sales of high-performance integrated circuits (ICs).
inSilicon Corp.
Acquisition in 2002
inSilicon Corp. is a privately held company that specializes in providing connectivity semiconductor intellectual property for use in semiconductor and systems. Their products help enable seamless communication between different components in electronic devices, ensuring efficient and reliable connectivity. With a focus on semiconductor technology, inSilicon Corp. plays a key role in advancing the capabilities of various electronic devices and systems.
Interactive Silicon
Series B in 1999
Interactive Silicon is a technology-based, intellectual property company that is turning LOTS of heads with its breakthrough memory technology.