Investor Story
EnSilica is a leading designer and supplier of mixed signal ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). ASICs are tailor-made circuits or semiconductor chips developed for a particular use or product rather than for general purpose usage.
ASICs are in high demand from companies operating across a range of high-tech growth markets as they help differentiate and enhance products through optimised hardware, giving businesses a competitive edge and improving supply chain security. EnSilica specialises in designing mixed signal ASICs which combine digital and analogue functions onto a single chip. They are the most complex chips to design and therefore the highest value.
The company’s historic profitability has enabled it to re-invest a significant proportion of profits to support R&D and the development of intellectual property and its transition to an ASIC design and supply business model.
Global Business
We have 170 employees across 3 continents and a truly international customer base
Innovative Products, Ideal Time
The ASICs market is expected to reach $25bn by the end of 2030, delivering a CAGR of 5.1% between 2024-2030
Extensive IP Portfolio
We not only licence our IP to other semiconductor companies, but also leverage it in the development of custom ASICs
Diverse Customer Base
Ranging from industrial OEMs to tech start-ups, tier 1 automotive companies and large software corporations
Strong Partnerships
We have long-standing alliances with key supply chain partners including TSMC, Global Foundries and Arm
Proven Model for Growth & Profitability
Like many companies, including Dialog Semiconductor and Cambridge Silicon Radio, we provide an end-to-end service for ASICs design and supply, outsourcing elements such as the wafer fabrication of the manufacturing and packaging to 3rd parties – known as a Fabless Semiconductor Model
EnSilica’s Evolution
Global Customers In High Growth Markets
EnSilica has world-class expertise in supplying custom RF, mmWave, mixed signal and digital ICs to its international customers spanning a number of fast-growing sectors, and has a track record in delivering high-quality solutions to demanding industry standards.
Automotive
Semiconductor content per car increasing massively due to electrification and advanced safety features
Industrial
Automation and control systems are adopting sensor and AI chips to improve productivity, efficiency and safety
Satellite Communication
Rapid growth is driving demand for low cost and low power RF and mixed signal chip design
Healthcare
Established market for wearable healthcare and medical devices is growing at 19% CAGR from 2021 to 2024
