thowayedidoqo, I can still use them without the libraries. For example, I could write my own FFT or compression routine. It just may be cheaper to license them

thowayedidoqo, I can still use them without the libraries. For example, I could write my own FFT or compression routine. It just may be cheaper to license them from the vendor or a third party. I have done plenty of designs without paid IP. I have used IP from Xilinx, Altera (pre-Intel), and third parties.