Comcores ApS
Comcores ApS is a Denmark-based fabless semiconductor IP company, founded in 2014, that designs and licenses silicon-proven Ethernet IP cores (MAC, PCS, TSN switches, MACsec security, end stations) for Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Industrial, Wireless Infrastructure, and Data Centre applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersHørsholm, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Comcores ApS does
Comcores ApS is a Denmark-based privately held fabless semiconductor IP company founded in 2014 in Kgs. Lyngby by serial entrepreneur Thomas Gerner Nørgaard. The company designs and licenses silicon-proven Ethernet IP cores targeting both ASIC and FPGA platforms. Its portfolio spans the full Ethernet building-block stack from Physical Coding Sublayer (PCS) through Media Access Controller (MAC), switching, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) features (IEEE 802.1Qbv, Qav, Qbu, Qci, CB, AS), and security (IEEE 802.1AE MACsec, Root of Trust HSM, MAC Privacy Protection compliant with 802.1AEdk-2023). Supported data rates range from 10 Mbps to 1.6 Tbps. Comcores also offers higher-level subsystems including a Zonal Controller IP for software-defined vehicles, a Bridge IP, an End Station Controller IP, the IEEE 802.1AS Software Stack for timing and synchronization, and the Centralized Network Configurator (CNC) software for TSN network management. Hardware evaluation platforms (OmniGate and Omni500, the latter built by sister company Omnitrx) support customer prototyping.
The company serves semiconductor vendors, Tier-1 OEMs, and system integrators across five primary verticals: Automotive (zonal architectures, SDVs, ASIL-ready designs), Aerospace & Defence (avionics, satellite, UAV, defense microelectronics), Industrial Automation (Industry 4.0, IIoT), Wireless Infrastructure (5G fronthaul, O-RAN, CPRI/eCPRI), and Data Centre & AI (200G-1.6T Ethernet for hyperscale and AI workloads). Named customers include BAE Systems (STEAM PIPE defense microelectronics program), Picocom (O-RAN 5G small cell SoC), DENSO (automotive TSN testing), and Extoll (chiplet ecosystem interoperability).
Comcores monetizes primarily through one-time/perpetual IP licensing fees under multi-year contracts, supplemented by hardware evaluation platform sales and technical support services. Distribution combines a direct enterprise field-sales team with channel partnerships (Micon Global for EMEA/APAC, Fujisoft for Japan) and technology/foundry partnerships with Intel (DSN), AMD/Xilinx, Samsung Foundry, and Analog Devices. The company maintains an R&D office in Chorzów, Poland alongside its Danish headquarters and operates with approximately 40+ professionals. Comcores is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no external funding rounds disclosed; the 2021 divestiture of wireless assets to Analog Devices sharpened the company's focus on Ethernet and chip-to-chip technologies.
Comcores ApS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Comcores ApS
- Legal name
- Comcores ApS
- Website
- https://comcores.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Comcores ApS is a Denmark-based fabless semiconductor IP company, founded in 2014, that designs and licenses silicon-proven Ethernet IP cores (MAC, PCS, TSN switches, MACsec security, end stations) for Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Industrial, Wireless Infrastructure, and Data Centre applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Comcores ApS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Semiconductor IP (Ethernet/TSN)
- NAICS
- Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
- SIC
- Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hardware/Chip Design IP Cores (Processor, Interface, Analog, Security) (HDAHAFAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hardware Security EDA & IP (Secure Design, PUF, Crypto, Anti-Tamper) (HDAHAFAK), Embedded & Industrial Network Interfaces (PCIe/M.2/SOM/SoC NICs) (HDAFAEAI)
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Where Comcores ApS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hørsholm
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Comcores ApS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- IP Licensing: Licensing of silicon-proven Ethernet IP cores including MAC, PCS, Switch, TSN, MACsec, End Station, Bridge, Zonal Controller, and Root of Trust IP. Available for both FPGA and ASIC platforms. Revenue generated from one-time license fees with customization capabilities.
- Hardware Evaluation Platforms: Sale of hardware evaluation platforms including OmniGate and Omni500 for TSN Ethernet testing and prototyping.
- Support and Professional Services: Technical support services through customer portal ([email protected]) with active support agreements. Direct engineering support from Comcores engineers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | IP Core Licensing - Enterprise/ASIC |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | IP Core Licensing - FPGA |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Software Solutions (CNC) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Comcores ApS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Comcores ApS designs, develops and licenses silicon-proven Ethernet IP cores (RTL) and related software for ASIC and FPGA implementations. The portfolio covers Ethernet Switching, MAC and PCS IP, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) End Stations, Bridge IP, Zonal Controller IP, MACsec Security, Root of Trust, MAC Privacy Protection, plus software solutions such as the Centralized Network Configurator (CNC) and IEEE 802.1AS software stack, and hardware evaluation platforms (OmniGate, Omni500).
Product overview
Comcores ApS is a provider of Ethernet IP solutions specializing in customizable offerings for Ethernet Switching, Security, and Ethernet Controllers. The portfolio includes MAC and PCS IP cores at speeds from 10M to 800G, Ethernet switches (compact TSN switches, high-capacity switches, unmanaged switches), End Station Controller IPs, Bridge IP, and Zonal Controller IP for automotive applications. Software offerings comprise the Centralized Network Configurator (CNC) for TSN network configuration and IEEE 802.1AS Software Stack for timing synchronization. Security products include MACsec IP (10M through 1.6T), Root of Trust IP, and MAC Privacy Protection IP. Hardware evaluation platforms include OmniGate. All solutions are available for FPGA and ASIC platforms with customization options to minimize cost and power consumption.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ethernet Switching IP Solutions Comprehensive suite of Ethernet switching IP cores supporting speeds from 10M to 100G+, including TSN features such as Time-Aware Scheduling (802.1Qbv), Credit-Based Shaping (802.1Qav), Frame Pre-emption (802.1Qbu/br), per-stream filtering (802.1Qci) and frame replication (802.1CB). Targets ASIC and FPGA implementations.
- Ethernet MAC IP Media Access Control IP solutions supporting speeds from 10M to 800G, providing frame encapsulation/decapsulation, FCS check/insertion, padding, statistics gathering, jumbo frames support, and promiscuous/non-promiscuous modes. Available with TSN-capable variants.
- Ethernet PCS IP Physical Coding Sublayer IP solutions for Ethernet data rates from 1G to 800G, supporting 8b10b and 64b66b encoding, internal loopback, error status monitoring, and test pattern generation/checking.
- Ethernet End Station Controller IP TSN network end station IP that sends and/or receives time-critical data, interfacing with sensors, actuators, or bridging legacy protocols to TSN Ethernet networks. Ultra-compact design supports ASIL standards for automotive applications with deterministic data transmission.
- Bridge IP Complete integrated hardware and software solution connecting multiple TSN-enabled network segments with a TSN-capable Ethernet switch (up to 32 ports at 10M/100M/1G/2.5G plus 2 ports at 10G), DMA engine, IEEE 802.1AS time synchronization, and Root of Trust security module.
- Zonal Controller IP Complete automotive Ethernet solution integrating a TSN-capable Ethernet switch, Root of Trust security module, and IEEE 1722 transport protocol encapsulation. Supports up to 16 ports at 10M-2.5G plus 2 ports at 10G and bridges audio, video, CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI to Ethernet.
- Ethernet Controller IP ASIC-proven high-performance network interface IP delivering reliable, low-latency Ethernet connectivity from 10M to 800G with advanced TSN and MACsec support.
- MACsec Security IP Hardware-based MACsec encryption and decryption IP protecting data integrity and confidentiality across Ethernet networks, compliant with IEEE 802.1AE and OPEN Alliance. Supports data rates from 10M through 100G/200G/400G/800G/1.6T.
- Root of Trust IP Hardware Secure Module (HSM) providing a security foundation with secure boot, secure storage, key management, cryptographic operations, RISC-V processor, and isolated memories for processors and SoCs.
- MAC Privacy Protection IP Industry-first IEEE 802.1AEdk-2023 compliant solution for Ethernet Layer 2 port and data privacy. Encrypts MAC addresses, adds padding and scheduled transmission to prevent traffic analysis.
- Centralized Network Configurator (CNC) Software solution for configuration of Ethernet switches and endpoints in TSN networks based on stream reservation protocol (802.1Qcc), providing QoS optimization, topology selection, traffic type assignment, routing, scheduling, and bandwidth allocation. Demonstrated on Raspberry Pi with Linux OS.
- IEEE 802.1AS Software Stack Timing and synchronization protocol implementation for TSN applications with full IEEE 802.1AS-2020 support, sub-microsecond accuracy through hardware timestamping, Best Master Clock Algorithm (BMCA), and NETCONF/YANG support.
- OmniGate Hardware Evaluation Platform Versatile and compact hardware evaluation platform with Artix UltraScale+ FPGA and Arm Cortex-M33 MCU for rapid prototyping, evaluation, and demonstration of TSN-enabled End Station, Switch and Gateway applications.
- Omni500 Ethernet Evaluation Platform High-performance evaluation and hardware test platform designed to support the development of next-generation Time Sensitive Ethernet systems. Supports TSN, multi-speed Ethernet connectivity, and advanced synchronization capabilities.
- Peripheral Interfaces (SDMA, SGMII, QSGMII, USXGMII) Peripheral interface IP family including SDMA engine for CPU data exchange, SGMII for external PHYs, QSGMII for four SGMII lines over a single interface, and USXGMII for multiple speeds across a single differential pair.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5x size reduction in Ultra-Compact MACsec IP Core compared to previous version through Flexible Crypto Block optimization
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Companies that use Comcores ApS
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Comcores ApS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature12 records
Comcores ApS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.
- OmnitrxcoreSister company developing Ethernet evaluation and test platforms. Omni500 platform integrates Comcores TSN Ethernet IPs. Omnitrx leverages Comcores expertise for system-level testing platforms.
- OPEN AlliancecoreMember of OPEN Alliance contributing to automotive Ethernet connectivity innovation. Supporting interoperability requirements and higher data rate specifications with third-party testing and certification.
- Micon GlobalcoreStrategic sales partnership with Micon Global for expanded reach across EMEA and APAC regions. Micon provides market knowledge and strong industry presence to enhance customer access to Comcores solutions.
- ExtollcoreSuccessful interoperability testing of Comcores JESD204C IP core with Extoll SerDes PHY. Both companies collaborating with BAE Systems on chiplet ecosystem technology.
- BAE SystemscoreKey partner for STEAM PIPE project delivering JESD204C IP for advanced microelectronics to U.S. Defense Industrial Base. Part of BAE Systems Strategic Transition of Microelectronics to Accelerate Modernization.
- O-RAN AlliancecoreO-RAN Alliance member and contributor committed to evolving radio access networks. Contributing to next-generation 5G architectures and open interoperable interfaces.
- Analog DevicescoreAnalog Devices Alliance Partner facilitating easy interfacing between Comcores IPs and ADI devices. Partnership for semiconductor and wireless applications integration.
- DTU (Technical University of Denmark)minorCollaboration with DTU COM-center on next generation networks research and development.
- FujisoftregionalPartnership with Fujisoft to address Japanese market with IP solutions, providing localized sales and support.
- IntelcoreIntel DSN (Design Services Network) member providing customers with solutions based on latest Intel platforms including FPGA and ASIC implementations.
- Samsung FoundrycoreProud member of Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE™) collaborating with Samsung Foundry to meet customer requirements for silicon implementation.
- Xilinx/AMDcoreAMD (Xilinx) alliance program member providing IP cores for Ethernet and Wireless applications. Solutions available for latest Xilinx/AMD platforms.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Comcores ApS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Analog Devices: Analog Devices acquired Comcores' wireless assets in 2021 and is an Alliance Partner offering connectivity, Ethernet, and PHY IP for industrial, automotive, and wireless infrastructure. As a direct comp in fronthaul/wireless and Ethernet PHY-adjacent IP, ADI competes for the same customer base Comcores targets.
- Microchip Technology: Microchip provides Ethernet switches, PHYs, and MAC IP cores for industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications — directly competing with Comcores in TSN-capable Ethernet silicon and IP for industrial automation and defense programs.
- Silicon Labs: Silicon Labs offers industrial and automotive Ethernet connectivity IP and silicon, including TSN-capable PHYs and MACs. It directly overlaps with Comcores' Industrial and Automotive Ethernet IP offerings and targets overlapping Tier-1 OEM customers.
Broad incumbents
- Arm: Arm licenses Ethernet NIC and network interface IP alongside its processor IP portfolio, with broad reach into automotive, networking, and data centre SoCs. As a broad incumbent, it competes with Comcores for Ethernet controller IP design wins in customer SoCs.
- Synopsys: Synopsys is the largest EDA and silicon IP vendor, offering DesignWare Ethernet MAC, PCS, and TSN IP cores that directly overlap with Comcores' Ethernet IP portfolio across automotive, networking, and data centre applications. As a broad incumbent with vastly larger R&D and ecosystem reach, Synopsys competes for the same semiconductor customer design wins.
- Broadcom: Broadcom is a leading supplier of Ethernet switching silicon and PHYs across enterprise, data centre, automotive, and industrial markets. It competes with Comcores both as an IP/technology incumbent and as a potential customer ecosystem anchor in Ethernet switch ASICs.
- Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments offers Ethernet PHYs, MACs, and industrial connectivity silicon for automotive and factory automation. It competes with Comcores in industrial Ethernet IP and is both a potential channel and competitor in industrial automation design wins.
- Cadence: Cadence provides a broad EDA and IP portfolio including Ethernet, TSN, and security IP used in automotive and networking SoCs. It competes with Comcores in Ethernet controller IP licensing for Tier-1 OEM and semiconductor customers, with the advantage of bundled tool flows.
- Marvell Technology: Marvell designs high-speed Ethernet PHYs, switches, and controllers for data centre, automotive, and 5G infrastructure — competing in the same high-speed Ethernet IP and silicon space where Comcores' 200G/400G/800G MAC, PCS, and MACsec IP are deployed.
- NXP Semiconductors: NXP supplies automotive Ethernet switches, PHYs, and microcontrollers with integrated TSN support, making it both a customer and competitor for Comcores' Zonal Controller, TSN, and automotive MACsec IP. NXP's S32 vehicle networking platform is a key reference design in Comcores' core automotive vertical.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Comcores ApS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Comcores ApS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Comcores ApS M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Comcores ApS
What does Comcores ApS do?
Comcores ApS designs, develops and licenses silicon-proven Ethernet IP cores (RTL) and related software for ASIC and FPGA implementations. The portfolio covers Ethernet Switching, MAC and PCS IP, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) End Stations, Bridge IP, Zonal Controller IP, MACsec Security, Root of Trust, MAC Privacy Protection, plus software solutions such as the Centralized Network Configurator (CNC) and IEEE 802.1AS software stack, and hardware evaluation platforms (OmniGate, Omni500).
Is Comcores ApS a public or private company?
Comcores ApS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Comcores ApS founded?
Comcores ApS was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Comcores ApS based?
Comcores ApS is headquartered in Hørsholm, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Comcores ApS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. IP Licensing is the primary driver. The others are hardware Evaluation Platforms and support and Professional Services.
Who are Comcores ApS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Analog Devices, Microchip Technology and Silicon Labs. Broad incumbents are Arm, Synopsys, Broadcom, Texas Instruments, Cadence, Marvell Technology and NXP Semiconductors.
Does Comcores ApS have an API?
No public API is recorded for Comcores ApS.
What industry is Comcores ApS in?
Comcores ApS's product category is Semiconductor IP (Ethernet/TSN). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAFAF, Hardware/Chip Design IP Cores (Processor, Interface, Analog, Security), with a secondary code of HDAHAFAK, Hardware Security EDA & IP (Secure Design, PUF, Crypto, Anti-Tamper). Its NAICS code is 33411 and its SIC code is 3577.