| Adopters | Contributors | |
|---|---|---|
| Benefits and Privileges | ||
| Petition the Board to create a new group | ||
| License to implement specifications | ||
| Access to all specifications adopted by Board | ||
| Access to draft specifications during final stage of adoption process | ||
| Attend meetings and events available to Adopters | ||
| Unlimited number of user accounts for member workspace | ||
| Participation in booth at industry events | ||
| Announce MIPI-based products, promote products and services through MIPI social streams | ||
| Attend working group (WG) meetings, submit technical proposals, define/develop specifications, participate in WG votes, access to WG workspace(s) and mail lists | ||
| Serve in working group leadership roles | ||
| Attend all F2F meetings | ||
| Access to all draft specifications during development and review | ||
| Provide input to Board for specification draft review processes | ||
| Submit new specification/technology proposals | ||
| Participate in Marketing Steering Group | ||
Membership
Model
Membership Structure, Benefits & Dues
MIPI Alliance membership model
Recognizing that different companies place different values on membership depending on their markets, resources and strategies, MIPI Alliance follows a tiered membership model similar to that of other successful industry organizations. The MIPI Alliance has structured its membership categories to facilitate involvement from all companies involved in the broader mobile and mobile-influenced ecosystems.
Classes of Membership
Adopters
Adopters can use MIPI specifications to develop MIPI-compliant products, and receive licenses to do so. Any company may apply for Adopter-level membership.
Contributors
Contributors have all rights of Adopters plus the opportunity to help define MIPI specifications by participating in the working groups. All applications for Contributor membership are reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Promoters
Promoters are elected by the Board from the set of Contributors. Each Promoter has all rights of a Contributor plus a voting board seat. Promoters have limited, staggered terms and are elected (or re-elected) by the then-sitting board.
Board
Board have all rights of a Promoter and a permanent board seat.
Membership Benefits & Privileges
Membership Dues
Level
Annual Turnover
Annual Fee
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Adopter> USD $250mQuarter 1$8,000Quarter 2$6,000Quarter 3$4,000October 3$2,000November 3$1,333.33December 3$666.67$8,000
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Adopter1< USD $250mQuarter 1$4,000Quarter 2$3,000Quarter 3$2,000October 3$1,000November 3$666.67December 3$333.33$4,000
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Contributor> USD $250mQuarter 1$32,000Quarter 2$24,000Quarter 3$16,000October 3$8,000November 3$5,333.33December 3$2,666.67$32,000
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Contributor1< USD $250mQuarter 1$16,000Quarter 2$12,000Quarter 3$8,000October 3$4,000November 3$2,666.67December 3$1,333.33$16,000
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Contributor2< USD $10mQuarter 1$8,000Quarter 2$6,000Quarter 3$4,000October 3$2,000November 3$1,333.33December 3$666.67$8,000
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Board (and Promoter)Quarter 1$40,000Quarter 2$30,000Quarter 3$20,000October 3$10,000November 3$6,666.67December 3$3,333.33$40,000
Note1
Applies to Adopter and Contributor members only: If a company’s turnover including all its affiliates is less than USD $250 million per year, the dues are discounted by 50% for that year. The applicant must provide evidence that annual turnover (annual revenue) is less than $250 million per year.
Note2
Applies to Contributor members only: If a company’s turnover including all its affiliates is less than USD $10 million per year, the dues are discounted by 75% for that year. The applicant must provide evidence that annual turnover (annual revenue) is less than $10 million per year.
Q4 Membership Applications
Members who join after 1 October will be invoiced for the monthly prorated Q4 fee and the subsequent year annual fee. Participation in MIPI membership activities will not commence until the membership dues are paid in full.
Rejoining MIPI Alliance
Companies that have withdrawn or been suspended but would like to rejoin in the same year will be considered a “reactivation.” They will not be required to reapply for membership and will be billed a $750 reactivation fee, plus pro-rated membership dues based on their date of reactivation.
Companies that have withdrawn or been suspended but wish to rejoin 1-5 years from their date of withdrawal or suspension are considered “reinstatements.” They will be required to apply for membership and will be billed a 25% reinstatement fee based on the annual dues for their membership level, plus pro-rated membership dues. They will require the consent of 75% of the board to reinstate membership.
Companies wishing to rejoin after a five-year lapse are considered new members and should go through the standard membership application process.
Learn more about MIPI membership
Download and review the MIPI Alliance Bylaws
Download and review the MIPI Membership Agreement
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