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Semiconductor Memory IP Market Share

ID: MRFR//5984-CR | 95 Pages | Author: Ankit Gupta| February 2019

In the ever-evolving landscape of semiconductor memory intellectual property (IP), two major segments, namely DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) and NAND (Negative AND), play pivotal roles, each contributing significantly to the burgeoning market. As of 2017, the DRAM segment emerged as the frontrunner, commanding the largest market share at 45.2%, with a market value of USD 266.86 million. Forecasts for the coming years predict a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.99% for the DRAM segment. Meanwhile, the NAND segment secured its position as the second-largest market in 2017, valued at USD 179.34 million, with a projected CAGR of 15.44%—the highest growth rate among the segments.
DRAM, recognized for its dynamic and volatile nature, stands as a cornerstone in semiconductor memory technology. The prevalence of DRAM can be attributed to its versatility and efficiency in applications requiring rapid and dynamic access to data. As a volatile memory, DRAM stores data in capacitors within memory cells, where each capacitor represents a single bit of information. The dynamic aspect of DRAM lies in the need for frequent data refreshing to maintain its viability. This characteristic makes DRAM an indispensable component in applications demanding high-speed data access, ranging from computer systems to mobile devices.
The forecasted CAGR of 12.99% for the DRAM segment signifies a sustained and robust growth trajectory. This growth is fueled by the ever-expanding demand for high-performance memory solutions in an array of applications. From the relentless pace of advancements in computing systems to the surging popularity of mobile devices, DRAM's ability to deliver fast and efficient data access positions it as a key player in the semiconductor memory IP market. The forecasted growth not only reflects the enduring significance of DRAM but also anticipates its continued dominance in the evolving landscape of memory technologies.
On the other front, the NAND segment represents a non-volatile form of memory, setting it apart from the dynamic nature of DRAM. In 2017, the NAND segment carved out a substantial market share, valued at USD 179.34 million. Projections for the future forecast an impressive CAGR of 15.44%, highlighting the robust growth potential of NAND memory solutions. Unlike DRAM, NAND memory retains data even when the power is turned off, making it an ideal choice for long-term storage applications.
The anticipated CAGR of 15.44% for the NAND segment underscores the increasing demand for non-volatile storage solutions in various electronic devices. The versatility of NAND memory positions it as a critical component in storage solutions such as solid-state drives (SSDs), USB drives, and memory cards. The advent of 3D NAND technology has further propelled the capabilities of NAND memory, enhancing storage capacities and operational efficiency. As the need for high-density, reliable storage solutions intensifies, NAND memory emerges as a driving force in the semiconductor memory IP market.
In conclusion, the dynamics of the semiconductor memory IP market are significantly influenced by the DRAM and NAND segments. The DRAM segment's forecasted CAGR of 12.99% reflects its enduring relevance and integral role in applications requiring dynamic and rapid data access. On the other hand, the NAND segment's projected CAGR of 15.44% underscores its pivotal position in non-volatile storage solutions, meeting the escalating demand for high-capacity, reliable storage in diverse electronic devices.
The growth trajectories of both segments affirm the continued evolution and significance of semiconductor memory IP in the digital age. Whether it's the dynamic prowess of DRAM or the non-volatile storage capabilities of NAND, these memory solutions serve as the bedrock for innovation across industries, shaping the future of electronic devices and computing systems. As technology advances and applications become increasingly sophisticated, the semiconductor memory IP market, driven by DRAM and NAND, stands ready to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

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Report Attribute/Metric Details
Base Year For Estimation 2019
Historical Data 2018
Forecast Period 2020-2027
Growth Rate 13.5% (2020-2027

Semiconductor Memory IP Market Overview


The worldwide semiconductor memory IP market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 13.5%, with a value of USD 1.22 billion during the estimated forecasting year of 2020-2027.


In electronic design, the semiconductor intellectual property core, IP core, or IP block is a reusable unit of logic, cell, or integrated circuit layout design that is the intellectual property of one party. The IP cores may be licensed to another party or can be owned and used by a single party alone. The term is derived from the licensing of the patent or source code copyright in the design. Semiconductor memory IP is witnessing the direct impact of the growing demand for high-performance memory systems across all the end-user verticals. The increasing complexity of the semiconductors and the ever-increasing demand for intense memory operations result in a need for faster and more efficient memory solutions in the market.


The companies are investing in developing efficient memory solutions. The IOT, automation, and the autonomous vehicle technologies due to which the expansion is happening at a rapid pace. There has been driving the demand for the new types of semiconductor infrastructure, which will support the growth of the market sectors. There is a high cost associated with the technology. The adoption price is so high that it has decreased the development of the market sectors.


Covid 19 Analysis


The outbreak of pandemics had a bad impact on the semiconductor memory IP market. It negatively affects the production of semiconductor memory and also has a devastating effect on the supply chains of their partners and distributors. It had a huge impact on the operation of the semiconductor IP solutions. The demand for consumer electronics decreased and some of the embedded devices due to the so imposed lockdown measures harmed the semiconductor memory IP market. The decrease in demand for raw materials along with the decrease in export shipments for automotive vehicles brought the market growth to a steady rate.


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Semiconductor Memory IP Market Dynamics


Market Drivers


Increase in the number of users of computing devices and consumer electronic products increases the demand of the semiconductor memory IP market. Transformation of the designs of the system-on-chips and rise in demand for advanced devices during the outbreak of COVID increases the growth of the semiconductor memory IP market. The rise in the growth of the multicore technology for the user’s electronic growth purposes rises the demand for system-on-chip designs, rise in expenditure and cost of the system chip, adopting the connected device for using it daily and the growth in demand of teleconference industry during the pandemic are the driving factors that are rising the growth of the industries.


Market Opportunities


Each electronic devices are smarter, efficient, and lighter than other devices thus enhancing the opportunities of the semiconductor memory IP market. Consumers are now trending to adopt reliable gadgets that can withstand minor mishaps thus increasing the chance of a sale in the market. Semiconductor technology is very much prevalent in the smartphone company where the sale of these cellphones has a great demand on the semiconductor industry. This increase in the adoption rate increases the opportunity for growth of the semiconductor memory IP market. The demand for AI applications increases the opportunity for adoption of the semiconductor sales.


Market Challenges


High costs of the devices are the major challenging factor of the semiconductor IP market. The use of low-quality and low- performance products has harmed on the semiconductor industry.


Cumulative Growth


Rise of demand and integration of power electronics and the devices so connected LIKE TV, smartphones, wearables, and other connected vehicles propels up the semiconductor memory IP market The rise in processor applications in smartphones, tablets, and other appliances fuels up the demand. Along with reliable and efficient processors, the semiconductor memory and interface products steer up the semiconductor memory IP market growth. Miniaturization marked in the consumer electronics industry steers up the market growth in the upcoming years.


Market Restraints


The presence of unskilled labor armed is the major factor affecting the semiconductor memory IP market


Semiconductor Memory IP Market Segment Overview


Semiconductor Memory IP Type Insights


Based on type, the semiconductor intellectual property market is classified into SRAM( Static Random Access Memory), DRAM(Dynamic Random Access Memory), NAND(negative AND). The NAND is expected to cover the largest semiconductor memory IP market share. It covers high CAGR during the review period. DRAM covers moderate semiconductor memory IP market share. Based on application, the semiconductor IP market is bifurcated into networking, industrial automation, the automotive sector, and electronic and consumer computing devices, and many more. Based on end-users the semiconductor intellectual property market is classified into communications, medical purpose, consumer electronics, automotive and industrial, defense, and many others. It is also marked that the global semiconductor memory IP market is divided into geographical and regional regions of North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and RoW. the segmentation has been done based on future and current marketing trends.


Semiconductor Memory IP Technology Insights


Advancement of technology led to the development of components that increased the demand of the semiconductor market. Modern devices were invented which increased the demand for powerful chips for semiconductor memory IP solutions. technological support marks the population of the market growth during the assessment period. Due to the modernization of technology, some of the companies have started manufacturing next-generation electronic devices having high capacity. Many smart electronic devices like cell phones and some of the communication equipment have started using the innovative technology thus increasing the demand of the semiconductor industry. The rapid rise in internet users was marked.


Regional Analysis


From the review period, it was noted that the semiconductor memory IP market covers the entire five regions of North and Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. The region of Asia -Pacific is regarded to be the most dominant market region and is expected to maintain its dominance in the review period. The growth experienced in the semiconductor industry augments the market in the upcoming years. Countries like China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan contribute to the major growth. North America covers the second-largest semiconductor memory IP market share and projects at a CAGR of 13.37% during the assessment period.


Semiconductor Memory IP Market key Player & Competitive Landscape


The semiconductor industry is highly condensed with small and big competitors competing in the market for occupying the largest market share. Collaborating and attaining acquisitions and launching a new product are the key strategies adopted by the competitors to cover a dominant position in the semiconductor memory IP market. Some of the market players are Micron Technology Inc. of United States, Synopsys Inc. of United States, Rambus Inc. of the United States, SK Hynix Inc. of South Korea, Mentor of United States, Samsung Electronics of South Korea, Cadence Design Systems Inc. of United States, Dolphin Integration of France, a Siemens business,  Arm Ltd of the United Kingdom and eSilicon Corporation of United States.


Semiconductor Memory IP Industry Developments



Texas Instruments Inc. announced that it was pouring billions of dollars into the construction of a new 300-mm chip fabrication plant in Utah, USA. The move came following increasing demand for semiconductors in electronics.


Infineon Technologies AG and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited entered into an agreement to incorporate the latter’s Resistive RAM (RRAM) Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) technology into the former’s AURIX microcontrollers. This initiative was meant to enhance performance and lower power consumption through RRAM technology integration in microcontrollers.


SK HYNIX INC. announced in August 2023 that it launched its first-in-industry mobile DRAM package with a capacity of 24GB LPDDR5X DRAM. This new entrant provides better power consumption features as well as an uptick in performance. This solution is meant to cater to their customers’ requirements.


Micron Technology Inc. announced in November 2022 that it has introduced 1β (1-beta) DRAM technology and begun shipping qualification samples to select chipset partners and smartphone manufacturers. Through high-performance/low-power delivery, the DRAM supports highly responsive applications.


Samsung Electronics had confirmed by May 2023 that mass production of a new family of 3nm DRAM chips had started. They have been produced using a revolutionary technology called the 3nm Process, which is superior in terms of effectiveness as well as performance compared with previous generations.


Micron Technology revealed on March 2023 that they were mass-producing their new NAND flash chips consisting of up to 176 layers. These are the first chips ever made using this process, offering up to forty percent more memory capacity than previous generations and ten percent less power usage at both idle times and during write cycles.


The product is Intel’s latest Optane DC persistent memory generation four; it began being produced commercially in February 2023. It is the first memory to ever be made using the 10nm process, offering up to twenty times more performance and ten times more endurance than traditional DRAMs.



Report Overview


The report gives a detailed analysis and gives historical information about the market scenario during the forecast period. The report provides a current estimation of the market growth in terms of revenue estimation across different regions. It also highlights the role of technology which helps in the expansion of market size and growth. It signifies the factors that play a major role in the expansion of growth and also highlights the factor that hampers growth. The report gives an analysis of the market attractiveness and the competitive landscape that gives a comprehensive study about the competitors in the market. It gives importance to the SWOT analysis. It gives a good analysis about the product type, perspectives of the market, their latest developments thus providing a platform for market research for publication. It gave an in-depth analysis of the market risks and the major challenges affecting the market.

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