Global Semiconductor Memory IP Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global semiconductor memory IP market

Market research analysts at Technavio predict that the global semiconductor memory IP market will grow steadily over the forecasted period and post a CAGR of around 2% by 2021. This market research analysis identifies the complex chip designs and use of multi-core technologies as one of the primary growth factors for this market. Vendors look to provide better functionalities and offer power-packed performances that have resulted in the increased demand for ICs and electronic systems with greater functionality and performance, reduced size, and low power consumption. Manufacturers have come up with new and complex architectures and designs for semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) to deliver technologically advanced multifunctional products. Semiconductor memory IP licensing is one of the ways to minimize the gap between design complexity and productivity which provides the companies with benefits such as reduction in manufacturing cost and overall production time.

The market research report identifies the rise in the number of smart cities globally as one of the key trends behind the growth of the semiconductor memory IP (internet protocol) market. Cities are developing globally due to increased government initiatives for resource management and energy conservation and are increasingly adopting smart lighting that conserves energy and reduces cost. The global vendors are carrying out initiatives and developing solutions for the development of the small cities. Major vendors have launched initiatives to use the integrated city network as the fourth utility development of smart cities will generate the demand for electronic devices and equipment incorporating SoCs (system on chip).

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The market is intensely competitive and dominated by the global vendors. The market consists of numerous global, regional, and local vendors that offer differentiated products. The vendors are increasingly investing in R&D activities to bring about technological advancements in their product portfolio that result in the development of new design tools, system architecture, libraries, piracy protection mechanisms, and integration standards. The design architecture of memory IC’s is experiencing an increase in investment resulting in the competition becoming more intense.

• ARM
• Rambus
• Cadence Design Systems
• Synopsys

The other prominent vendors in the market are Mentor Graphics, eSilicon, Dolphin Integration, and Kilopass.

Segmentation by application and analysis of the semiconductor memory IP market

• Networking
• Industrial automation
• Automotive
• Consumer electronic devices
• Mobile computing devices

During 2016, the mobile computing devices segment accounted for the major shares and dominated this market. Factors such as the increase in the volume of mobile computing devices, such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets due to improving technology and rise in disposable income contribute to the growth of this industry segment in the coming years. The increasing number of internet users in addition to the IoT framework that is supporting various wireless technologies.

Segmentation by memory and analysis of the semiconductor memory IP market

• DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory)
• NAND (negative AND)

During 2016, the DRAM segment accounted for the major shares and dominated this market. Factors such as efficiently increasing the computer’s memory at an affordable price and is a basic component in computers and smartphones. DRAM enables the creation of a diverse set of highly powerful technological products for the market that enables customers to own powerful technologies at a more affordable price.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global semiconductor memory IP market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global semiconductor memory IP market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global semiconductor memory IP market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global semiconductor memory IP market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global semiconductor memory IP market? 

Technavio also offers customization on reports based on specific client requirement.

Semiconductor IPs are an integral part of the electronic design and automation (EDA) process, designed to aid engineers and developers to manufacture new chips. The use of these IP blocks in lieu with the miniaturization of electronic products reduces the overall production cost. This upcoming industry research report by Technavio is an essential part of the hardware and semiconductor industry and also gives insights into fast-growth sectors like semiconductor equipment, displays, and embedded systems. Additionally, Technavio’s reports also offer crucial information on all the prominent vendors in the hardware and semiconductor industry.

To accurately predict the semiconductor equipment industry’s growth prospects, our market research specialists pursue a comprehensive research approach of qualitative and quantitative methods and also carry out an extensive analysis of the demand for various products and services spanning diverse markets around the globe. To help clients prepare new concepts for growth, our upcoming industry research report on the global semiconductor memory IP market for the years 2017 to 2021 discloses practical insights conceived from the data gathered from sources of intelligence such as channel partners, manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.

This upcoming report on the global semiconductor memory IP market also takes into aspect the growth of related markets like semiconductor production equipment and epi wafer, which are expected to grow at a CAGR of about 7% and almost 21%, respectively by the year 2021. As observed by our team of market research analysts, the rising demand for the consumer electronics products, such as smartphones and tablets will fuel the semiconductor equipment market’s growth for the coming few years.

This upcoming report for the global semiconductor memory IP market enlists the market challenges, drivers, and the current trends in the hardware and semiconductor industry and also reveals insightful overviews into the markets of computing devices, human-machine interface, and sensors.