How to Join
Accellera Systems Initiative's members directly influence development of the most important and widely used standards in electronic design. Member companies protect and leverage their investment in design languages through their funding of a proven, effective and responsible organization. In addition, our members have a higher level of visibility in the EDA industry as active participants in Accellera Systems Initiative-sponsored activities and as contributors to its decisions, which impact the EDA industry.
Accellera was formed in 2000 to provide design and verification standards for quick availability and use in the electronics industry. In March of 2010, Accellera and The SPIRIT Consortium completed a merger. The union improved the development of language-based and IP standards. Then, In December 2011, Accellera and the Open SystemC Initiative (OSCI) joined to become Accellera Systems Initiative in order to exploit synergies that improve system-level design.
The organization and its members cooperatively deliver much-needed EDA and IP standards that lower the cost to design commercial EDA, IC, and Embedded Systems solutions. As a result of its partnership with the IEEE, Accellera Systems Initiative standards are transferred to the IEEE Standards Association for formalization and ongoing change control.
View the list of member companies.
Becoming a Member
It's easy to apply for membership. Simply fill out a Membership Application. Membership is in effect upon receipt of your Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), purchase order or check for the applicable dues. An invoice will be provided upon request.
Fax or mail the Application to:
Accellera Systems Initiative
1370 Trancas Street, #163
Napa, CA 94558
Fax: (707) 251-9877
Attn: Lynn Bannister
For bank EFT or wire instructions, or if you have questions, please contact Lynn Bannister, Executive Administrator, at (707) 251-9977 or use the online contact form.
Benefits of Membership
Accellera Systems Initiative offers two levels of membership options for companies and organizations: Corporate Membership and Associate Membership.
Depending on the level of participation, membership allows for benefits such as:
- Influence of the direction and development of Accellera Systems Initiative standards
- Participation in development of new language capabilities and extension libraries
- Voting rights for the Board of Directors and in other organizational matters
- Voting rights on committee and subcommittee creation and technical direction
- Ability to recommend and chair committees and subcommittees
- Receive updates on activities of all working groups and technical committees
- Restricted access to pre-release versions of specifications, members only information and downloads
- Restricted access to pre-release library source code
- Participation in the development of market specifications, roadmaps and other technical guidelines that direct the work and perception of Accellera Systems Initiative and its standards
In addition to the above benefits, Corporate members may:
- Stand for election to serve on the Board of Directors
- Set priorities and drive key decisions
- Participate in the Promotions Committee
Comparison of Membership Tiers
| Item | Corporate Level | Associate Corporate Level |
| Annual Dues | $25,000 USD | $7,500 USD |
| Purpose | To allow an organization with significant interest in Accellera Systems Initiative standards to have impact on strategic direction in addition to participation in the technical committees and working groups. | To allow an organization to participate in the technical development of Accellera Systems Initiative standards through representation in the technical committees and working groups. |
| Technical Committee (TC) and Working Group (WG) Participation | Unlimited number of company employees in any number of technical committees and working groups. | Unlimited number of company employees in any number of technical committees and working groups. |
| Board of Directors | Able to nominate a corporate member representative for election to Board of Directors. | No participation on Board of Directors. |
After Your Membership Is Approved
Once your membership is approved and your company account is set up, your employees can sign up for Member Employee access on the site and start participating in technical activities.