IP Cores

Fraunhofer IPMS offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality, silicon-proven IP cores designed for ASIC, FPGA, and SoC implementations. With over 20 years of IP development experience and a global base of more than 200 licensees, customers worldwide rely on our proven IP solutions backed by dedicated engineering support and integration services.

Our portfolio includes a wide range of interface IP, security IP, and RISC-V processor IP cores, tailored for high-performance and safety-critical applications. To streamline development, we provide flexible licensing models as well as customization, implementation, and maintenance services, all designed to accelerate IP integration and reduce time-to-market.

Fraunhofer IPMS places a strong emphasis on functional safety, offering IP cores that support compliance with the ISO 26262 automotive safety standard. Many of our cores are ASIL-D-ready, helping manufacturers meet even the most stringent safety requirements for automotive and other safety-critical systems.

Our focus on IP quality, robust development methodology, and comprehensive technical support makes Fraunhofer IPMS a trusted partner for efficient, secure, and scalable hardware design.

QUALITY
High-quality IP-Core design for accelerated product integration with
lowest integration risk

INNOVATION
Innovative IP-Cores like Ethernet TSN for next-generation communication solutions

SAFETY & SECURITY
Functional safety and security design (e.g. ISO 26262 ASIL-D ready) in accordance with IEC 61508, ISO 21434 standards

CUSTOMIZATION
Tailored integration solutions for specific customer applications and industries

ASSISTANCE
Direct developer assistance in development and implementation

CUSTOMER BASE
More than 200 trusted global licensees across various industries and applications

Fraunhofer IPMS is a trusted provider of silicon-proven IP cores, backed by decades of development expertise and system-level know-how. Our IP cores are precisely specified, pre-verified, and thoroughly tested, enabling developers to reduce integration effort, minimize design risk, and accelerate time-to-market.

With a track record spanning over 20 years, more than 200 licensees worldwide rely on our IP core solutions for FPGA, SoC, and ASIC applications, supported by our comprehensive service offerings. We offer everything from licensable IP core modules to customized adaptations, including expert assistance with implementation and integration.

Many of our IP cores are also pre-certified for functional safety, supporting compliance with ISO 26262 and helping customers meet stringent safety requirements, particularly in automotive and safety-critical systems.

In addition to our standard offerings, we actively develop custom IP cores on request, enabling fully tailored solutions that align with your unique technical and industry-specific needs.

We offer three proven standard license models, each tailored to different requirements. In addition, our license models are flexible and can be adapted to your individual needs.

Product license: Licenses are valid for single-instance implementation/synthesis into one device (e.g., one type of ASIC, SoC, or FPGA) for a specific project or product definition. Multiple instantiations refer to the physical realization of one IP core multiple times in one device. Product licenses for IP Cores include volume caps of 10,000 units for FPGAs or 1,000,000 units for ASICs.

Prototype license: Valid for one-time implementation/synthesis in a device (e.g., one type of ASIC, SoC, or FPGA) for the purpose of manufacturing a prototype or demonstrator as part of a research project or prototype development.

Evaluation license: For a defined evaluation purpose, limited to a term of one year.