• Solution

    Licensing and R&D services
    Customization
    Implementation
    Maintenance & Support

    IP Cores Licensing Models

    Prototype or Evaluation license

    The IP core can be implemented on an IC device (FPGA, SoC, ASIC) for a prototyping. The scope of use is limited to a one design and one IC device and is limited in duration. In addition, the number of prototypes produced can be limited. Payment for the license is made in a one-time payment. The delivery is in Encrypted Source Code.

     

    Product license

    The IP core can be implemented for a product on an IC device (FPGA, SoC, ASIC). The usage is limited to one design and IC device, as well as limited in time. Payment for the license is made once or in combination with royalties and an upfront payment.

     

    R&D license

    The IP core can be implemented on an IC device (FPGA, SoC, ASIC) for a prototype. The usage is usually limited to one or more publicly funded R&D projects, as well as limited in duration. The payment for the license is one-time.

     

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    IP Core

    Customization, Implementation Service,

    Support and Maintenance

     

  • IP Core Customization

    In addition to the IP core modules, Fraunhofer IPMS offers the customization of IP cores because not all projects have the same requirements. Customized IP cores can help you to significantly reduce the overall costs for a development. No matter what challenges you face, our experts will support you. Benefit from our expertise and let our knowledge flow into your system development. We offer comprehensive development and consulting services - from customizing existing IP cores to designing new IP cores.

    include:
    • Consulting and requirement analysis
    • Adaptation of functionalities
    • Optimization of performance
    • Adaptation of interfaces
    • Development of customer-specific IP cores

    IP Core Implementation Service

    Fraunhofer IPMS not only licenses silicon-proven IP cores, but also offers implementation support. The efficient integration of an IP block into the overall system can be a challenging task. Given the increasing complexity of hardware and software, it is often not enough to just provide IP cores and documentation. Hardware developers need good IP configurations that can be easily and quickly modified to explore and compare different design variations. Our team of hardware and software co-designers at Fraunhofer IPMS provides expert advice and support for seamless IP integration into your overall system, helping you to achieve optimal configuration and performance of your overall system with less effort and risk.

     

    include:
    • Configuration and integration advisory
    • Reviewing of design concepts and advisory
    • Documentation and reference designs

    IP Core Support and Maintenance

    In addition to licensing IP cores, the DCC division of Fraunhofer IPMS offers support and maintenance services to accelerate your development and ensure optimal integration into your design.

     

    Support

    Our support team consists of experts who are familiar with the intricacies of IP cores. Through email support, they provide valuable insights and offer guidance on best practices for their integration. This allows potential issues to be identified and resolved early in the development cycle.

     

    Maintenance

    Fraunhofer IPMS maintains IP cores in an ongoing process and takes feedback from customers, testers, and users to continuously optimize them. IP cores are not static and need to be regularly updated for various reasons, such as bug fixes, feature enhancements, compatibility, or compliance requirements. Regular updates can help you improve functionality and avoid errors.

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