Silvaco
Silvaco provides TCAD, EDA, and semiconductor IP solutions—including the AI-enabled FTCO digital twin platform and Mixel MIPI PHY IP—to 600+ foundries, fabless companies, IDMs, power device manufacturers, and research institutions across the global semiconductor industry.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersSanta Clara, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Silvaco does
Silvaco Group, Inc. is a publicly traded (NASDAQ:SVCO) semiconductor design software and IP company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company operates across three product pillars: Victory TCAD (Technology Computer-Aided Design) for semiconductor process and device simulation including the AI-enabled FTCO digital twin platform; SmartSpice and analog custom design EDA tools (Gateway, Expert, Hipex, Jivaro, Utmost IV); and a semiconductor IP portfolio spanning MIPI PHY IP (acquired via Mixel in July 2025), standard cell libraries, memory compilers, interface IP, and embedded processors. Silvaco serves approximately 600 customers worldwide across foundries, integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies, power device manufacturers (SiC, GaN), display technology firms, and academic/research institutions, with named customers including Micron Technology, Japan Display, APEC, Vicor, indie Semiconductor, and Fraunhofer ISIT.
The company generates revenue through software licensing (perpetual and subscription models managed via Silvaco Floating License Manager or FlexLM), semiconductor IP licensing (including royalties on silicon-proven IP across 9 foundries and 12 process nodes from 180nm to 5nm), and professional services spanning SPICE modeling, TCAD modeling, and library characterization. Go-to-market is sales-led with direct field engagement supplemented by regional distributors across Asia Pacific and a University Program reaching 200+ academic institutions. The company operates eight offices globally (Santa Clara, Yokohama, Seoul, Hsinchu, Shanghai, Singapore, Cambridge UK, and Montbonnot France) and is led by CEO Walden 'Wally' C. Rhines (former Mentor Graphics and Siemens EDA CEO) appointed in August 2025, alongside CFO Chris Zegarelli appointed in September 2025.
In FY2025 Silvaco reported $63.1M in revenue with Q1 2026 revenue accelerating 26% YoY to $17.8M. The SIP segment posted record $5.1M in Q4 2025 (up 483% YoY) following the Mixel acquisition, while TCAD bookings grew 70% sequentially to $9.2M in the same quarter. The company achieved $14M in annualized operating expense reductions by year-end 2025 and is guiding to non-GAAP operating profitability in Q2 2026. Q1 2026 GAAP gross margin reached 86%.
Silvaco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Silvaco
- Legal name
- Silvaco Group, Inc.
- Website
- https://silvaco.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Silvaco provides TCAD, EDA, and semiconductor IP solutions—including the AI-enabled FTCO digital twin platform and Mixel MIPI PHY IP—to 600+ foundries, fabless companies, IDMs, power device manufacturers, and research institutions across the global semiconductor industry.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Silvaco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Semiconductor IP
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EDA Software Platforms (Digital Implementation, Verification & Signoff) (HDAHAFAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Semiconductor & Electronics Simulation (device physics, EDA/TCAD twins) (HDAGAEAC), Hardware/Chip Design IP Cores (Processor, Interface, Analog, Security) (HDAHAFAF)
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Where Silvaco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Santa Clara
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Silvaco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Silvaco generates revenue through software licensing including floating licenses managed via Silvaco Floating License Manager (SFLM) or third-party FlexLM license servers. The company offers perpetual and subscription-based licensing models for its TCAD, EDA, and IP solutions.
- Semiconductor IP Licensing: Revenue from licensing semiconductor IP blocks including standard cell libraries, memory compilers, interface IP (MIPI, I3C, AMBA), embedded processors, and power management IP for SoC designs.
- Professional Services: Services including SPICE modeling, TCAD modeling, library design, and library characterization to support customer design needs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise Licensing (Floating/Network) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Perpetual License |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Silvaco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Silvaco provides Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) software, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, and semiconductor IP solutions used to design, simulate, and verify semiconductor processes, devices, and integrated circuits. Its offerings include the Victory TCAD suite for process and device simulation, the SmartSpice-driven analog/mixed-signal/RF custom design platform, and a semiconductor IP portfolio (Mixel MIPI D-PHY/C-PHY/M-PHY/SerDes, I3C, AMBA, standard cells, memory compilers, power management IP), augmented by the AI-enabled FTCO digital-twin platform for wafer fabrication optimization.
Product overview
Silvaco provides a unified portfolio of TCAD (Technology Computer-Aided Design), EDA (Electronic Design Automation), and Semiconductor IP (SIP) solutions organized across three core pillars: Victory TCAD (process and device simulation tools including Victory Process, Victory Device, Victory Mesh, Victory RCx, Victory Visual, Victory Analytics, Victory DoE, Victory Extract, Atlas, and DeckBuild), SmartSpice/EDA (circuit simulation and custom design tools including SmartSpice, Gateway, Expert, SmartView, SmartTools, Hipex, Cello, Viola, Varman, Jivaro, PEX Certify, and Viso), and Semiconductor IP (including mixed-signal interface IP via Mixel MIPI, automotive IP, standard cell libraries, memory compilers, and embedded processors). The AI-enabled FTCO (Fab Technology Co-Optimization) platform integrates across the portfolio to provide AI-driven digital twin modeling for wafer fabrication optimization and manufacturing-aware simulation. The company also offers professional services including SPICE modeling, TCAD modeling, library design, and library characterization. The 2025 Baseline Release represents the current software version supporting Linux (RHEL 7/8/9, CentOS 7, Rocky Linux 8/9) and Windows (Professional 10/11) platforms.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Victory TCAD: TCAD simulation tools for semiconductor process and device development, including Victory Process, Victory Device, Victory Mesh, Victory Atomistic, Victory RCx, Victory Visual, Victory Analytics, Victory DoE, and Victory Extract.
- SmartSpice
- FTCO (Fab Technology Co-Optimization)
- Mixel MIPI IP
- Gateway
- SURGE
- Simulation Standard
Products and services
- Victory TCAD Comprehensive TCAD tool suite encompassing 2D/3D process simulation (Victory Process), device simulation (Victory Device), mesh generation (Victory Mesh), RC extraction (Victory RCx), visualization (Victory Visual), analytics (Victory Analytics), design of experiments (Victory DoE), and extraction (Victory Extract), used by semiconductor engineers to develop and optimize processes and devices prior to manufacturing.
- SmartSpice High-accuracy SPICE circuit simulation engine with RF, Pro, and Flex variants for analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design and verification, supporting hierarchical macromodels, multiple temperatures, and TCAD workflow integration for device-circuit co-simulation.
- FTCO (Fab Technology Co-Optimization) AI-enabled digital twin modeling platform that identifies manufacturing issues impacting yield faster and earlier in the development cycle, optimizing wafer fabrication and device performance through AI-driven simulation for advanced nodes including cryo CMOS, FinFET, and GAA technologies.
- Analog Custom Design and Analysis Platform Complete schematic-driven analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design, layout, and analysis environment including Gateway (schematic capture), Expert (layout editor), SmartView (visualization), SmartTools (DRC/LVS/RDE), and SmartSpice integration for circuit simulation.
- Semiconductor IP (SIP) Portfolio Broad portfolio of semiconductor intellectual property including mixed-signal interface IP (MIPI), automotive IP, standard cell libraries, memory compilers, interface and I/O IP, power management IP, I3C controllers, AMBA IP cores and subsystems, embedded processors, and IP management tools.
- Mixel MIPI IP Mixed-signal connectivity IP portfolio including MIPI D-PHY (RX+ implementation with 35% area reduction and 50% leakage power reduction), C-PHY, M-PHY, and multi-standard SerDes solutions, silicon-proven across 9 foundries and 12 process nodes from 180nm to 5nm.
- Mixel MIPI C-PHY/D-PHY Combo IP on TSMC N2P Industry's first MIPI IP supporting D-PHY v3.6 with embedded clock mode, optimized for low power, minimal area, and reduced wire count (25% fewer wires vs standard combos), targeting augmented reality glasses and wearables.
- Victory TCAD 3D 3D simulation solution for power semiconductor device modeling, enabling accurate modeling of complex power semiconductor device structures and supporting a transition from 2D to 3D simulation for power delivery and discrete device design.
- Victory Device and SmartSpice for SiC Power Devices Silicon carbide power device development toolkit combining Victory Device 2D, Gateway, and SmartSpice for DTCO workflows targeting automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and consumer electronics applications.
- SmartSpice for ITRI MCU Development Deployment of Silvaco's SmartSpice circuit simulation platform at ITRI's Nankang IC Design Incubation Center in Taiwan to support next-generation microcontroller unit development and startup innovation in analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design.
- SPICE Modeling Services Professional services for SPICE model generation, parameter extraction, and model validation integrated with TCAD workflows to deliver device-circuit co-optimization for customer design needs.
- TCAD Modeling Services Technical services for TCAD model development, process calibration, and device model setup supporting advanced semiconductor technologies including SiC, GaN, and silicon power devices.
- Library Characterization and Optimization Services Professional services for standard cell library development, characterization, and optimization including process design kit (PDK) support and foundry-specific adaptations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Jivaro Pro reduces post-layout SPICE simulation runtimes by 2-5X while maintaining accuracy
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Silvaco
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Silvaco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature10 records
Silvaco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- TSMCcoreMixel MIPI C-PHY/D-PHY Combo IP launch on TSMC N2P process, representing the industry's first IP to support MIPI D-PHY v3.6 with embedded clock mode. Physical layer IP optimized for low power, minimal area, and reduced wire count (25% fewer wires vs standard combos). Targets augmented reality glasses and wearables.
- ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute)coreStrategic partnership deploying Silvaco's SmartSpice circuit simulation platform at ITRI's Nankang IC Design Incubation Center in Taiwan. Supports next-generation microcontroller unit development and startup acceleration initiatives by providing startups with high-precision verification and simulation tools for analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit designs. Targets automotive, IoT, and 5G/6G markets.
- APEC (Advanced Power Electronics Corp.)coreExpanded strategic partnership for silicon carbide power device development. APEC deploys Victory Device 2D, Gateway, and SmartSpice simulation solutions for advanced SiC power devices targeting automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and consumer electronics. Long-term commitment enabling DTCO workflows.
- Vicor CorporationcoreAdoption of Silvaco's Victory TCAD 3D simulation solution for power semiconductor device modeling. Transition from 2D to 3D simulation enhances accuracy, reduces design iterations, and meets industry demands for miniaturization and integration in power delivery applications.
- Analog Power Conversion LLCcoreAdoption of Silvaco's Design Technology Co-Optimization Flow for next-generation silicon and silicon carbide power devices. Integration provides unified environment to simulate, characterize, and optimize power devices from process through circuit.
- Mixel Group, Inc.coreAcquisition completed in August 2025. Mixel provides low-power, high-performance mixed-signal connectivity IP solutions including MIPI D-PHY, C-PHY, M-PHY, and SerDes. 27-year track record with first-time silicon success. Engineering teams in U.S., Egypt, and Vietnam supporting customers in Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
- Fraunhofer ISITstrategicCollaboration to advance next-generation GaN device technology using Silvaco's DTCO flow. Supports European semiconductor ecosystem development. Fraunhofer ISIT uses Silvaco TCAD to explore, understand, and optimize GaN device performance for high voltage lateral and vertical devices.
- WavetekcoreAdoption of Silvaco's Victory TCAD for developing next-generation Gallium Nitride devices targeting high-performance connectivity applications in 5G, Wi-Fi, and IoT markets. Enables design and optimization of HEMT and pHEMT devices for next-generation RF and power applications.
- Micron TechnologycoreExpanded partnership including software license and support services extension, with $5 million investment from Micron. Collaboration focuses on development of AI-based digital twin modeling tools, notably FTCO, for wafer fabrication optimization. Micron uses Silvaco's AI and digital twin solution for memory and storage advancements.
- Foundry Partners (GlobalFoundries, TSMC, Tower Semiconductor, UMC, X-FAB, etc.)coreFoundry partners providing PDK support for Silvaco's custom analog design tools. Multiple semiconductor foundries provide process design kits enabling customer designs.
- Industry Associations (MIPI Alliance, Global Semiconductor Alliance, GaN Consortium)minorParticipation in industry consortia including MIPI Alliance, Global Semiconductor Alliance, GaN Consortium, Compact Model Coalition, and SEMI ESDA for standards development and industry collaboration.
- Regional DistributorsminorDistributor network covering India (Cognitive Design Technology, Knowteq Info), Vietnam (FPT Semiconductor), and Malaysia/Middle East (IC Micro Systems) for sales and support.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Silvaco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Synopsys: Synopsys is the largest EDA software vendor globally, offering Sentaurus TCAD, Custom Compiler, PrimeSim SPICE, and the DesignWare IP portfolio that directly competes with Silvaco's Victory TCAD, SmartSpice, and Mixel MIPI IP across the same foundry/fabless customer base.
- Cadence Design Systems: Cadence is the #2 EDA incumbent whose Virtuoso Analog Suite, Spectre/SpectreX SPICE simulator, and expanding IP catalog (including Interface IP) compete head-to-head with Silvaco's Gateway/Expert/SmartSpice custom design environment and semiconductor IP offerings.
- Siemens EDA (formerly Mentor Graphics): Siemens EDA (formerly Mentor Graphics, where new Silvaco CEO Wally Rhines served as CEO for 24 years) competes in analog/custom IC design, mixed-signal simulation, and IC packaging with tools like Tanner, Analog FastSPICE, and Calibre that overlap with Silvaco's EDA portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- ANSYS: ANSYS is a broad multiphysics simulation leader whose semiconductor power integrity, thermal, and electromagnetic tools overlap with the back-end analysis needs that Silvaco serves via Hipex parasitic extraction and Victory TCAD physics simulation.
- Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a dominant electronic design and test vendor whose EDA software (formerly PathWave/EEsof) for RF/microwave and signal integrity simulation competes for the same RF and mixed-signal customers that Silvaco targets with SmartSpice RF and Victory TCAD.
- Altair Engineering: Altair (now part of Siemens) offers electronic system design and simulation software including FEKO electromagnetic and Inspire simulation, providing broader simulation alternatives for some of the multiphysics and electronics design challenges Silvaco addresses.
- COMSOL: COMSOL Multiphysics is a widely deployed cross-industry simulation platform that competes for the same engineering simulation budgets at universities and corporate R&D labs that Silvaco's Victory TCAD and FTCO platforms serve.
Emerging players
- Crosslight Software: Crosslight is a Vancouver-based specialist in TCAD simulation for compound semiconductors (GaN, InP, GaAs) and optoelectronics, providing APSYS, PICS3D, and LASTIP — tools that compete most directly with Silvaco's Victory Device in the wide-bandgap and photonic device markets.
- Primarius Technologies: Primarius (formerly Accelicon) is a China-based TCAD/EDA provider specializing in device modeling, PDK development, and parasitic extraction for foundries, serving the same Chinese fab and fabless ecosystem that Silvaco targets via its Shanghai office and TCAD bookings.
Regional players
- Empyrean Technology: Empyrean is a leading China-domestic EDA vendor offering analog IC design, flat-panel display, and TCAD tools that overlap with Silvaco's SmartSpice, Expert, and Victory TCAD, primarily competing inside the China market where Silvaco also sells through its Shanghai office.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Silvaco social profiles
Digital presenceSilvaco compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
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Silvaco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Silvaco subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
Silvaco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Silvaco M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A11 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Silvaco
What does Silvaco do?
Silvaco provides Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) software, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, and semiconductor IP solutions used to design, simulate, and verify semiconductor processes, devices, and integrated circuits. Its offerings include the Victory TCAD suite for process and device simulation, the SmartSpice-driven analog/mixed-signal/RF custom design platform, and a semiconductor IP portfolio (Mixel MIPI D-PHY/C-PHY/M-PHY/SerDes, I3C, AMBA, standard cells, memory compilers, power management IP), augmented by the AI-enabled FTCO digital-twin platform for wafer fabrication optimization.
Is Silvaco a public or private company?
Silvaco is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Silvaco founded?
Silvaco was founded in 1984. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Silvaco based?
Silvaco is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States, in the North America region.
How does Silvaco make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses and Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are semiconductor IP Licensing and professional Services.
Who are Silvaco's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Synopsys, Cadence Design Systems and Siemens EDA (formerly Mentor Graphics). Broad incumbents are ANSYS, Keysight Technologies, Altair Engineering and COMSOL. Emerging players are Crosslight Software and Primarius Technologies. Empyrean Technology is listed as a regional player.
Does Silvaco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Silvaco.
What industry is Silvaco in?
Silvaco's product category is Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Semiconductor IP. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAFAA, EDA Software Platforms (Digital Implementation, Verification & Signoff), with a secondary code of HDAGAEAC, Semiconductor & Electronics Simulation (device physics, EDA/TCAD twins). Its NAICS code is 541512 and its SIC code is 7371.