Semiconductor IP News and Trends Blog

Numbers Up for Semiconductor IP Growth!

Exciting engineering challenges await developers in many fields as solid growth predictions show a healthy IP market.

Intellectual property development is happening in many areas adjacent to the semiconductor market. This is just one of the observations I discuss in a [shameless plug warning] video blog shot last month at the Chipestimate.com studio. Sean O’Kane, Executive Producer of ChipEstimate.TV, used his talent and experience to make a first-class video which highlights some of the latest trends in semiconductor IP development.

John Blyler interview with Sean O'Kane, ChipEstimate.TV

Interview

• John Blyler interview with Sean O’Kane, ChipEstimate.TV

Are you still craving something more from today’s blog? Perhaps you’re worried about overcapacity issues driving down sales in the global semiconductor market. Then here’s a bit of news that should brighten your day.

A recent report from Technavio forecasts that the global semiconductor IP market will grow to US$2 billion by 2012 and US$2.3 billion by 2014, at 7.75 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).

“The Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property market is expected to be driven by a growing demand for integrated and smart devices by consumers in the Electronics industry. Moreover, the demand for low power ICs in almost all possible electronic gadgets is leading to the further development of the Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property market.”

Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property Market Size 2010–2014 (US$ billion). Source: TechNavio Analysis