Membership

No – subject to a narrow exception. Most MIPI specifications are confidential to MIPI members, copyright and trademark licenses granted by MIPI Alliance are available only to members, and the patent license obligations described in the MIPI Membership Agreement are made by and among MIPI members. Accordingly, once a party is no longer a member, that party’s rights to access and use the specifications are significantly limited. Under the MIPI IPR structure, however, certain licenses automatically become effective during membership and survive withdrawal from MIPI membership.

Different companies place different value on membership depending on their markets, business strategies, resources, etc. For example, some companies have the desire and resources to attend meetings, participate in working groups and help define specifications. Others may simply want access to the specifications once they are published.

The fee structure scales with levels of membership. Fees range from $40,000 for founders and board members to $4,000 for small companies that join at the adopter level. Membership fees are detailed on the Membership Model page.

Membership requires signing a Membership Agreement and paying membership dues. To become a member, go to the Join MIPI page.

An up-to-date list of member companies can be found in the Membership Directory.

Any company can join MIPI Alliance. The organization has a diverse membership base and enables participation from both large and small companies. The members represent companies across the mobile and mobile-influenced ecosystems. Members include semiconductor and chip suppliers, component vendors, device manufacturers, IP providers, software vendors, and firms that offer test equipment and testing services.