Semiconductor intellectual property core. In electronic design a semiconductor intellectual property core, IP core, or IP block is a reusable unit of logic, cell, or integrated circuit (commonly called a chip) layout design that is the intellectual property of one party. IP cores may be licensed to another party or can be owned and used by a single party alone.
What to do to be an architect... Step 1: Be rich. Step 2: Graduate from architecture school. Step 3: Be rich. If you are rich, you probably could have a 2.4 GPA and cause car crashes by sleep driving and still become an architect.
AIA is here to help you on your path to licensure. One of the primary requirements for becoming a licensed architect is passing the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). The exam covers areas such as project and practice management, construction, and programming, preparing you for professional practice in the US.