FablessChipherstellern
FablessChipherstellern, also known as fabless chip manufacturers, are semiconductor companies that design and market integrated circuits while outsourcing fabrication to dedicated wafer foundries. The term “fabless” indicates that these firms do not own or operate their own fabrication facilities, focusing instead on design, verification, IP licensing, and customer relations.
In this business model, the core activities are design and product strategy, with manufacturing provided by
The fabless model gained prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s as fabrication costs rose and specialized
Prominent examples of fabless companies include Nvidia, Qualcomm, Broadcom, and MediaTek. Apple and other device makers