Industry
Australian Chip Design
Australia has developed world-class expertise in integrated circuit design, enabling innovation across communications, medical devices, defence, quantum and artificial intelligence.
Designing Tomorrow's Semiconductor Technologies
Chip design is where innovation begins. Australia has a long history of developing advanced integrated circuits for communications, defence, medical technology, mining, space, quantum computing and industrial applications. By combining world-class research with commercial expertise, Australian companies are delivering high-value semiconductor intellectual property to global markets.
Australian Design Capabilities
ASIC & SoC Design
Custom integrated circuits and System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for communications, industrial automation, defence and emerging technologies.
Analogue & Mixed Signal
Precision analogue, RF, sensor interface and mixed-signal circuit design supporting high-performance electronic systems.
AI, Photonics & Quantum
Next-generation processor architectures, photonic integrated circuits and quantum technologies shaping future computing platforms.
Australia's Design Ecosystem
Australia's semiconductor design ecosystem combines universities, research organisations, start-ups, multinational companies and specialist design consultancies. Together they develop advanced semiconductor IP that is manufactured through both domestic and international fabrication partners.
- ✓ ASIC and FPGA development
- ✓ Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
- ✓ IP core development and licensing
- ✓ Verification and validation
- ✓ AI accelerator design
- ✓ Photonic and quantum chip development
How SIAA Supports Chip Design
Advocacy
Promoting investment and national capability in semiconductor design.
Collaboration
Connecting researchers, designers, manufacturers and government.
Workforce
Supporting development of Australia's future chip design professionals.
Global Engagement
Building international partnerships that expand market opportunities.
Support Australia's Manufacturing Future
Become part of Australia's growing semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.