What Agile Analog does

Agile Analog is a UK-headquartered semiconductor IP company that develops and licenses configurable analog IP blocks for system-on-chip (SoC) designers. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, the company serves fabless semiconductor customers across HPC and data centers, IoT, automotive, AI/ML hardware, defense and aerospace, and RISC-V-based designs, with regional sales presence in San Jose (Americas) and Shanghai via Lomicro (China).

Its core technology is the Composa platform, a proprietary automated analog IP generation engine that embeds foundry process design kits (PDKs) and uses rules-based design recipes to programmatically generate customizable analog IP for any foundry and process node. This eliminates the traditional requirement to manually redesign analog blocks when migrating between silicon processes. The product portfolio spans five categories — Security IP (anti-tamper detectors such as agileVGLITCH, agileCAM, agileTGLITCH and agileEMSensor), Data Conversion IP (ADC and DAC families), Power Management IP (LDOs, POR, references, PMU subsystem), IC Monitoring IP (PVT sensors, comparators, IR drop detectors), and Always-On IP (ultra-low-power standard cells, oscillators, sleep management subsystem) — with more than 410 IP products qualified across TSMC (2nm–180nm), Intel Foundry, Samsung, GlobalFoundries, UMC, and additional foundries.

Agile Analog monetizes primarily through analog IP licensing (up-front fees plus royalties) and customization professional services, sold via direct enterprise field sales supported by foundry alliance channels (TSMC OIP, Intel Foundry Accelerator, Samsung SAFE, GlobalFoundries). Pricing is quote-based and contract-led, with multi-year engagements. The company has raised approximately $24 million across disclosed funding rounds, including a $19 million Series A led by OMERS Ventures in 2021 and a strategic investment from In-Q-Tel in the same year to accelerate security IP development.

Name

Agile Analog

Legal name

Agile Analog Ltd.

Website

https://agileanalog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agile Analog is a UK-based semiconductor IP company that uses its proprietary Composa platform to automatically generate configurable analog IP blocks (security, data conversion, power management, monitoring, always-on) for fabless SoC customers across multiple foundries and process nodes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Analog IP

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro primary industry

Hardware/Chip Design IP Cores (Processor, Interface, Analog, Security) (HDAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

IP Enablement, Characterization & Porting Services (HDAHAFAI), Hardware Security EDA & IP (Secure Design, PUF, Crypto, Anti-Tamper) (HDAHAFAK)

Keywords

• Analog IP
• Semiconductor IP
• Composable analog IP
• Process-portable IP
• SoC design IP

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Analog IP Licensing: Licensing of customizable analog IP products generated via the Composa platform. Customers specify exact requirements and receive generated IP optimized for their foundry and process node. Licensing model includes up-front fees and royalties.
2. IP Customization Services: Customization and modification of IP to meet specific customer requirements. Changes can be incorporated up to IDP sign-off. Professional services for adaptation to customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Agile Analog develops and licenses a portfolio of configurable analog intellectual property (IP) blocks for system-on-chip (SoC) designers, generated automatically through its proprietary Composa platform. The IP covers data conversion, power management, IC monitoring, security (tamper detection) and always-on domains, delivered as digitally wrapped design files (GDSII, Verilog models) with full documentation, supported across major foundries and process nodes.

Product overview

Agile Analog offers a configurable analog IP platform called Composa that automatically generates customizable analog IP for any foundry and process node. The product portfolio consists of Security IP (agileVGLITCH, agileCAM, agileTGLITCH, agileEMSensor for anti-tamper detection), Data Conversion IP (agileADC, agileADC 12, agileDAC, agileDAC 12, agileSensorIF subsystem), Power Management IP (agileLDO, agilePOR, agilePOK, agileREF, agilePMU subsystem), IC Monitoring IP (agileIRDROP, agileCMP, agileTSENSE_A, agileTSENSE_D, agilePVT subsystem), and Always-On IP (agileDSCL, agileRCOSC, agileLDO_LP, agileCMP_LP, agileREF_LP, agileSMU subsystem). All IP is digitally wrapped with AMBA-APB interface and delivered as complete packages including GDSII, Verilog models, and documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• agileSecure: Anti-tamper security IP portfolio including voltage glitch detectors, clock attack monitors, temperature glitch detectors, and EMFI sensors for hardware-level protection against side-channel attacks and tampering.
• Composa

Products and services

• Composa Platform Pioneering platform that automatically generates configurable analog IP across any process node, embedding major foundries' PDKs and enabling foundry portability without manual redesign. Customers specify exact requirements and receive generated IP optimized for their foundry and process node.
• agileVGLITCH (Voltage Glitch Detector) Voltage monitor providing security and protection against voltage side-channel attacks (SCA) and tampering such as supply voltage changes/glitches and power supply manipulation, with nano-second glitch detection resolution. Part of the agileSecure security IP suite.
• agileCAM (Clock Attack Monitor) Ring Oscillator (RO) based clock attack monitor designed to detect clock attacks due to violation of set-up time requirements, detecting changes in clock frequency, clock hold, and clock glitch errors. Part of the agileSecure security IP suite.
• agileTGLITCH (Temperature Glitch Detector) Temperature monitor providing security and protection against side-channel attacks (SCAs) and tampering through over/under temperature detection and temperature glitching. Part of the agileSecure security IP suite.
• agileEMSensor (EMFI Detector) Electromagnetic Fault Injection detector using latch-based sensor to detect electromagnetic disturbances and protect against SCAs and tampering through fault injection attacks. Part of the agileSecure security IP suite.
• agileADC (8/10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter) Charge-Redistribution SAR ADC with up to 10-bit resolution at sample rates up to 20 MSps, featuring 8-channel input multiplexor and rail-to-rail capability. Configurable analog-to-digital converter IP for SoCs.
• agileADC 12 (12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter) 12-bit Charge-Redistribution SAR ADC achieving up to 12-bit resolution at sample rates up to 30 MSPS with 16-channel input multiplexor supporting differential or single-ended inputs.
• agileDAC (8/10-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter) Capacitive DAC architecture with up to 10-bit resolution at sample rates up to 16 Msps, using internal reference voltage. Configurable digital-to-analog converter IP for SoCs.
• agileDAC 12 (12-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter) Segmented current steering DAC with 12-bit resolution at sample rates up to 20 Msps, supporting single-ended or differential output with optional output buffer. Targets high-performance applications requiring superior signal-to-noise ratio.
• agileSensorIF (Sensor Interface Subsystem) Highly integrated sensor interface subsystem featuring multiple agileADC, agileDAC, low-power comparators (agileCMP_LP), and reference generator for easy interaction with the analog world.
• agileLDO (Low Drop-Out Linear Regulator) Linear LDO voltage regulator providing precision and programmable voltage regulation with high dynamic performance, low noise and high PSRR for digital and analog circuit applications.
• agilePOR (Power-On-Reset Circuit) Power-On-Reset circuit with programmable thresholds for normal and low power modes, programmable delays and hysteresis to avoid false resets in noisy environments.
• agilePOK (Power-OK Monitor) Power OK monitor consisting of voltage reference and comparators with programmable high and low threshold levels for power supply integrity detection, supporting DVFS operation.
• agileREF (General Purpose BandGap Reference) Bandgap reference core with voltage generator (VREF), replica current generators and bias current generators, with up to 16 configurable output bias currents.
• agilePMU (Power Management Subsystem) Efficient and highly integrated Power Management Unit featuring POR, multiple LDOs, and reference generator designed to ensure low power consumption while providing optimal power management.
• agileIRDROP (IR Drop Sensor) I-R Drop Sensor to detect supply I-R drops within the system, useful for detecting loss of power or attacks to the power supply with multi-level detection capability.
• agileCMP (Programmable-Threshold Comparator) Programmable threshold comparator with user-selectable hysteresis, 10mV step size, latched and active outputs for wake-up event monitoring in modern SoCs.
• agileTSENSE_A (Temperature Sensor Analog Output) Delta-VBE temperature sensor that amplifies difference between two VBE voltages, providing calibrated accuracy of +/-0.25 degrees C for thermal management and security attack detection.
• agileTSENSE_D (Temperature Sensor Digital Output) Low power temperature sensor with integrated digitizer providing digital output for temperature monitoring and security attack detection.
• agilePVT (PVT Sensor Subsystem) Low power integrated macro consisting of Process, Voltage, and Temperature sensors with associated reference generator for on-chip monitoring of device characteristics.
• agileDSCL (Digital Standard Cell Library) Compact Digital Standard Cell Library customizable for specific foundries and processes, optimized for low-power, ultra-low-leakage, high-density or high-speed applications.
• agileRCOSC (RC Oscillator) Trimmable RC oscillator with frequency range 20KHz to 100MHz and calibrated accuracy of +/- 5%, configurable as Free Running Clock for applications not requiring high accuracy.
• agileLDO_LP (Low Power Regulator) Capless low Iq LDO regulator suitable for ultra-low power systems and near-Vt operating modes, with input voltage range 1.62 to 1.98V and powered-down current of 15nA typical.
• agileCMP_LP (Low Power Comparator) Low power comparator designed for sensor interface designs with multi-threshold comparison capability, powered-down current of 9.8nA typical.
• agileREF_LP (Low Power BandGap) Low power bandgap reference with trimmed accuracy of -1 to +1%, providing temperature independent reference voltages and bias currents for always-on domains.
• agileSMU (Sleep Management Subsystem) Low power integrated macro for securely managing SoC wake-up from sleep mode, featuring programmable oscillator, low power comparators, and power-on-reset.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10x reduction in analog component cost by integrating more analog IP on-chip
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and regional.

• XipheramajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Collaboration with Xiphera, a hardware-based cryptographic solutions expert, to integrate Agile Analog's agileSecure anti-tamper sensor IP with Xiphera's digital cryptographic IP cores. Creates unified defense solution for next-generation semiconductor security, particularly important for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) transition.
• TSMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationMember of TSMC Open Innovation Platform (OIP) IP Alliance Program. Provides production-proven and foundry-specific IP catalog to semiconductor industry. Agile Analog IP available on TSMC processes from 2nm to 180nm nodes.
• Intel FoundrycoreTechnology or IntegrationMember of Intel Foundry Accelerator IP Alliance - industry-leading global IP providers collaborating with Intel Foundry to enable designers to access high-quality IPs. Agile Analog IP available on Intel 18A process.
• Samsung FoundrycoreTechnology or IntegrationMember of SAFE Samsung Advanced Ecosystem IP partner program. Provides diverse IP portfolios for Samsung Foundry customers across various application fields. IP available on Samsung processes from 3nm to 28nm.
• GlobalFoundriescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner in GlobalFoundries ecosystem providing feature-rich process technology solutions for pervasive high growth markets. IP available on GlobalFoundries 12nm to 180nm processes.
• UMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with United Microelectronics Corporation, Taiwan's first semiconductor company and leading global semiconductor foundry. IP available on UMC processes from 14nm to 180nm.
• LomicroregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partnership in China for sales and customer support in the Chinese market through Lomicro office in Shanghai Songjiang Area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rambus: US semiconductor IP and chip company with a security IP division (root of trust, hardware security modules) that overlaps directly with Agile Analog's agileSecure portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent in security-focused semiconductor IP, with Rambus shares CEO Krishna Anne's prior employer history.
• Cadence Design Systems: Top-three EDA and IP provider with a substantial analog IP catalog delivered alongside its EDA tools (Palladium, Virtuoso). Closely comparable as a broad incumbent that bundles analog IP into a wider design platform, with Pete Hutton (Agile Analog NED) formerly a Group Director at Cadence.
• Arm: Dominant processor IP vendor with growing analog/mixed-signal IP offerings, particularly around IoT and automotive. Comparable as a broad incumbent IP platform that overlaps with Agile Analog's always-on and IoT security IP categories, and shares multiple former executives (Pete Hutton, Barnaby Rix).
• Synopsys: Largest EDA and IP vendor globally, with a broad analog/mixed-signal IP portfolio and a DesignWare platform that competes head-to-head with Agile Analog across data conversion, power and interface IP. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping analog IP capabilities as part of a much larger EDA portfolio.

Direct peers

• Silicon Creations: Specialist analog and mixed-signal IP company offering PLLs, SerDes, high-speed I/O and data converter IP across multiple foundries. The most direct analog IP specialist peer to Agile Analog, with similar business model of configurable, process-portable IP licensing.
• VeriSilicon: Shanghai-headquartered IP licensing company offering a broad portfolio of analog, mixed-signal, RF, interface and processor IP. Comparable as a direct peer with foundry partnerships and a similar semiconductor IP licensing model spanning data conversion and power management.
• ICsense: Belgian analog/mixed-signal IC design house and IP provider offering data converter, power management and sensor interface IP. Comparable as a direct analog IP peer with similar product taxonomy and a focus on customizable, customer-specific IP delivery.
• CAST: Long-established semiconductor IP vendor offering processor, interface and analog IP through a licensing model. Comparable as a peer IP licensing business serving SoC designers, though broader in scope and less analog-specialized than Agile Analog.

Emerging players

• Chipus Microelectronics: Brazilian analog and mixed-signal IP company offering data converters, power management and audio IP for foundry processes. Comparable as an emerging analog IP specialist with similar foundry-portable design methodology, though smaller and more regionally focused.
• Mobics (Microchip on a Chip IP Solutions): Greek analog IP specialist providing low-power ADC, DAC, power management and sensor interface IP. Comparable as an emerging analog IP vendor with a similar customization-driven approach and foundry-portable methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AgileAnalog

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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