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Nov 5, 2007

Renesas Selects Synopsys as Its Leading EDA Supplier

Companies Collaborate to Drive Increased Design and Manufacturing Productivity

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, announced that Renesas...
Nov 5, 2007

Synopsys DesignWare IP for 5.0 Gbps PCI Express Enables First-Pass Silicon Success for PMC-Sierra's High-Performance SoC

DesignWare Bridge IP for PCI Express Gen II to AMBA 3 AXI First to Achieve Silicon Success

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced that...
Nov 2, 2007

IPL Initiative Opens Technical Working Groups to Industry Participation

Working Groups for Properties and Parameters, PCells and Constraints seek to grow standards for interoperable analog and full custom design flows

Interoperable PCell Libraries (IPL) initiative announces an open invitation to leading semiconductor companies, foundries, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and EDA companies to join IPL's...
Oct 23, 2007

Synopsys Customers Accelerate Yield Learning With Converged Test and Yield Management Data Flow

New Odyssey DFT Module Connects TetraMAX Diagnostics with Odyssey Yield Management to Enable Comprehensive Failure Analysis of Production ICs

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced general availability of the Odyssey Design-for-Test (DFT) module for...
Oct 23, 2007

Synopsys Recognizes Engineers' Technical Excellence With Best Paper Awards at 16th Annual SNUG Europe Conference

Popularity and Longevity of Conference Showcases User and Contributor Commitment to Solid Technical Content

MUNICH, GERMANY – October 23, 2007 - Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced the Best Paper Awards for the...
Oct 22, 2007

Synopsys Advances Low Power Management for Manufacturing Test

Galaxy Test Reduces Power Consumption During Test and Accelerates Design-for-Test for Low-Power Designs

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced it has extended low power management capabilities in the Synopsys...
Oct 22, 2007

Synopsys Improves the Quality of Manufacturing Tests with Timing-Aware Pattern Generation

TetraMAX Small Delay Defect Test Technology Improves Test Quality vs. Existing At-Speed Test Methods

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced availability...
Oct 19, 2007

Advisory/Synopsys EDA Interoperability Forum to Feature Michael Keating Keynote on Low Power Methodology

Forum also includes a live product demonstration of tool interoperability by IPL members and first public presentation of SOI Industry Consortium

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, announces that its 20th...
Oct 5, 2007

OKI Network LSI Achieves Multiple First-Pass Verification Successes Using Synopsys VMM Methodology

Standardization on SystemVerilog with Synopsys VCS, VCS Verification Library (VIP) and VMM Methodology Enabled 15 First-Pass Verification Successes in One Year

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and Oki Network LSI Co., Ltd., a leading...
Oct 2, 2007

Synopsys Acquires Sandwork Design

Sandwork's Technologies Expand Synopsys' Portfolio with Advanced Analog and Mixed-signal Verification Solutions

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that it has acquired Sandwork Design, Inc.,...
Sep 27, 2007

ARM and Synopsys Feature Special Low Power Events at ARM Developers' Conference

WHAT: Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and ARM [(LSE: ARM); (NASDAQ: ARMHY)] invite you to...
Sep 27, 2007

Global Unichip Adopts Synopsys Test Solution to Achieve Higher SoC Test Quality

Advanced Delay Test Capabilities in TetraMAX Improve At-Speed Test Quality

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Global Unichip Corporation (GUC; TW:3443), a leading system-on- chip (SoC) design foundry, has...
Sep 26, 2007

Synopsys HSPICE Simulator Accelerates ARM's 45-Nanometer Physical IP Development

ARM Delivers Advanced Technology-Node Physical IP with Faster, More Accurate Simulation

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software and a member of the ARM Connected Community, today announced that significant performance improvements in the latest...
Sep 26, 2007

Synopsys Recognizes Engineers' Technical Excellence With Best Paper Awards at SNUG Boston Conference

Largest User Conference Program in EDA Annually Attracts More Than 5,000 Engineers Worldwide in Nine Locations

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the Best Paper Awards for the ninth annual...
Sep 25, 2007

Dubai Silicon Oasis Chooses Synopsys to Establish First IC Design Center in the United Arab Emirates

Synopsys Technology and Expertise Help Set Up Design Center To Serve Customers Worldwide

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the region's innovation hub for high-technology...
Sep 24, 2007

Synopsys Star-RCXT Extraction Solution Achieves Industry's Broadest 65-Nanometer Qualification and Usage

Star-RCXT Qualified by More Than 50 Leading Companies and Trusted on Over 125 Tapeouts

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that the Synopsys Star-RCXT™ parasitic...
Sep 20, 2007

Synopsys DesignWare USB 2.0 NanoPHY and PCI Express PHY IP Achieve Compliance in SMIC's 130-NM Process Technology

Silicon-Proven, Mixed-Signal IP Enables Easy Integration into SoCs

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that its DesignWare® USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP...
Sep 19, 2007

Synopsys' Memory IP Development Environment Selected by UMC for Advanced Design Processes

Comprehensive, Production-Proven Solution Allows Rapid In-House Memory IP Development

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that UMC, a world-leading semiconductor...
Sep 18, 2007

Nikon and Synopsys Announce Manufacturing-Aware DFM Solution for 45 nm and Below

Embedded Scanner Parameter Module Delivers Improved OPC Accuracy, Enhanced Model Predictability and Reduced Time to Silicon for Mutual Customers

Nikon Corporation, a leading supplier of lithography equipment for microelectronics manufacturing, and Synopsys, Inc....
Sep 17, 2007

Synopsys Announces DesignWare System-Level Library

Simulator-Independent SystemC Models Accelerate Development of Virtual Platforms for Hardware/Software Co-Design

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the DesignWare® System-Level Library. The library provides high- performance SystemC...
Sep 12, 2007

Synopsys HSPICE Simulator and SiSoft Quantum-SI Combine to Deliver Robust Signal Integrity Analysis Solution

Integrated Solution Provides Fast, Accurate High-Speed Interface Analysis

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and Signal Integrity Software, Inc. (SiSoft™), a leading provider of integrated timing and signal integrity...
Sep 11, 2007

Voltaire and Synopsys Introduce High-Performance Compute Solution to Reduce Cycle Time for Semiconductor Mask Manufacturing

New Solution Combines Synopsys CATS®, Voltaire InfiniBand and High-Performance Storage from DataDirect Networks to Deliver Up To a 4X Performance Improvement

BILLERICA, Mass. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.– September 11, 2007 – Voltaire Ltd. (NASDAQ: VOLT), a leader in grid backbone solutions, and Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in...
Sep 4, 2007

eRide Converts to Synopsys Design Compiler Ultra for Next-Generation GPS Chips

Superior Synthesis Technology and Exceptional Support Cited as Key Decision Factors

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that eRide, a leading provider of location-based technology solutions, has adopted Synopsys' Design...
Aug 29, 2007

Synopsys Senior Vice President to Speak at the 2007 Citi Global Technology Conference

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that John Chilton, senior vice president of...
Aug 28, 2007

Synopsys Lowers the Cost of Semiconductor Testing at Tessolve

DFT MAX Scan Compression Solution Improves Testing and Diagnostics Results While Reducing Test Data Volume and Test Time for Complex ASICs

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Tessolve has adopted Synopsys' DFT MAX scan compression solution to reduce the costs of...
Aug 27, 2007

Cost-Effective, Ultra-High-Quality Test Results Using Synopsys DFT MAX Achieved at SHARP

DFT MAX Scan Compression Reduces Test Data Volume of Advanced Transition Delay Tests

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that SHARP Corporation has evaluated the...
Aug 22, 2007

Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2007

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today reported results for its third quarter ended July 31,...
Aug 8, 2007

Synopsys Announces Earnings Release Date and Conference Call For Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2007

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced it will report results for the third quarter...
Aug 6, 2007

Intel Selects Synopsys As Its Primary EDA Supplier

Semiconductor and EDA Leaders Sign Multi-Year Commercial, Collaboration Agreement

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that it was selected as Intel Corporation's primary EDA supplier. The two companies signed a...
Jul 30, 2007

Synopsys Completes Acquisition of MOSAID Semiconductor IP Assets

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the semiconductor intellectual property (IP) assets of...
Jul 25, 2007

Synopsys and RV-VLSI Design Center Collaborate to Develop Advanced IC Design Training Programs (India)

Robust Electronic Design Tools, Custom Curriculum and Modern Design Methodologies Help Accelerate Productivity for New Engineers

BANGALORE, INDIA— July 25, 2007—Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in semiconductor design software, and RV-VLSI Design Center, a premiere institute providing innovative, advanced VLSI...
Jul 19, 2007

ProMOS Technologies Deploys Proteus OPC for Advanced Technology Production to Reduce Mask Synthesis Cost-of-Ownership

Proteus Delivers Improved OPC Modeling Accuracy, Reduced Time-to-Model and Enhanced Model Predictability

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and ProMOS Technologies, a major DRAM...
Jul 17, 2007

Synopsys NanoTime Improves Timing Verification on NetLogic Microsystems 65-Nanometer Processor

NanoTime Enables Greater Than 3X Improvement in Timing Verification Performance for NetLogic Microsystems

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. has taped...
Jul 16, 2007

Synopsys Agrees to Acquire MOSAID Semiconductor IP Assets

Purchase to Expand Industry-leading Standards-based Connectivity IP Solutions

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the semiconductor IP assets of MOSAID Technologies...
Jul 9, 2007

Teradici Corporation Selects Synopsys to Help Deliver Breakthrough PC-Over-IP Technology

Synopsys Tools, IP and Services Enable First-Silicon Success for Teradici's Complex SoC

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Teradici Corp. has achieved first-time...
Jun 27, 2007

Synopsys Teams With UMC to Port Mixed-Signal Connectivity IP to 90- and 65-Nanometer Process Technologies

Synopsys' DesignWare IP for USB 2.0, PCIe, SATA and XAUI PHYs Developed for UMC's Leading-Edge Processes

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that it has teamed with UMC to port the...
Jun 20, 2007

Solarflare Communications Tapes Out 10-Gigabit Ethernet Controller Chip Using Synopsys IC Compiler

IC Compiler Reduces Power Up to 20 Percent for Critical Design Blocks

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Solarflare Communications, Inc. has...
Jun 19, 2007

Synopsys Improves Sign-Off Accuracy for Advanced SoC Designs Through Collaboration With NEC Electronics

Synopsys Extends PrimeTime Solution with Advanced On-Chip Variation Analysis Technology and Provides Intermediate Step to Statistical Timing Analysis

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) has adopted Synopsys' PrimeTime® advanced on-chip...
Jun 19, 2007

Synopsys Announces Virtual Platform for Marvell's PXA3xx Application Processors

Development Environment Boosts Design Quality and Shortens Time-to-Market by Up to Nine Months

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the availability of the DesignWare® VPXA3...
Jun 18, 2007

Synopsys Acquires ArchPro Design Automation

ArchPro's Power Management Technologies to Enhance Synopsys' Low Power Design and Verification Solution

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that it has acquired ArchPro Design...
Jun 13, 2007

Synopsys Chief Financial Officer Brian Beattie to Speak at NASDAQ 19th Investor Program

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Brian Beattie...
Jun 12, 2007

Synopsys and Hitachi High-Technologies Deliver Enhanced OPC Modeling Speed, Accuracy and Predictability

Common DFM Interface Links Companies' Technologies, Enabling Reduced Cost of Ownership for Mutual Customers

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and Hitachi High-Technologies Corp., the world's leading developer and supplier of high-technology equipment for IC...
Jun 6, 2007

Synopsys Honors Unified Power Format Collaborators With Seventh Annual Tenzing Norgay Interoperability Achievement Award

Texas Instruments, Nokia, Mentor Graphics and Magma Design Automation Receive Award as Initial Drivers of Unified Power Format

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, announced that a foursome has received Synopsys' seventh...
Jun 5, 2007

Synopsys Launches VMM Catalyst Program With More Than 50 Member Companies

Program Accelerates Development of VMM-Enabled Verification Tools, IP, Services and Training

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced its VMM Catalyst Program to further...
Jun 4, 2007

Synopsys Announces Advanced Techniques In TSMC Reference Flow 8.0 to Address 45nm Design Challenges

Flow Includes Statistical Timing Analysis for Intra-die Variation, Automated DFM Hot-spot Fixing and New Dynamic Low-power Design Methodologies.

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing...
May 31, 2007

Synopsys Appoints Alfred Castino and John Schwarz to Its Board of Directors

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the appointment of Alfred "Al" J. Castino...
May 30, 2007

Synopsys and Zuken to Deliver Integrated, Robust PCB Design and Simulation Solution

Synopsys' Saber Simulator and Zuken's CR-5000 System Designer Will Provide System-Level Electronic Design, Simulation and Verification

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) and Zuken, the engineering consulting company, today announced a partnership to develop an...
May 30, 2007

Synopsys Announces the Industry's First Comprehensive SATA AHCI IP Solution

Solution Reduces Integration Effort with Standard Software and Hardware Interfaces

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the release of the Synopsys DesignWare®...
May 29, 2007

Toshiba Standardizes on Synopsys IC Compiler With Release of Orion V1.0 Design Kit

IC Compiler is Key Enabler for More Than 20 Active/Completed Designs at Toshiba

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Toshiba Corporation has completed the...
May 29, 2007

Synopsys IC Compiler Used By NEC Electronics for Tapeout of Gigahertz Processor

IC Compiler Helps NEC Electronics Achieve 2X Performance Improvement While Meeting Power Budget

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723)...
May 29, 2007

Synopsys and ARM Optimize Reference Methodology for Aggressive Power Management

Enhanced Flow Uses Synopsys' IC Compiler and DC Topographical Technology to Manage Leakage for 65-Nanometer and Below Processes

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software and ARM (LSE: ARM); (NASDAQ: ARMHY), today announced an enhanced implementation Reference Methodology (iRM) for the...
May 29, 2007

New Low Power Methodology Manual Demystifies Advanced Power Management

Springer Book Explains How to Ease Adoption of Aggressive Power Management Techniques

Springer Science+Business Media, LLC today announced the publication of the “Low Power Methodology Manual for System-on-Chip Design” (LPMM), a comprehensive and practical guide to managing...
May 25, 2007

Synopsys Senior Vice President to Speak at Cowen and Company Technology Conference June 1, 2007

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that John Chilton, senior vice president of...
May 25, 2007

ALi Corporation Accelerates Tapeout of Set-Top Box Chip Using Synopsys IC Compiler

IC Compiler Exceeds Target Performance While Lowering Project Cost

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that ALi Corporation, a leading supplier of...
May 24, 2007

Synopsys Achieves Two IP Firsts: 65-nm PCIe and 90-nm USB Compliance Utilizing Common Platform Technologies

Single GDSII, Multi-Foundry Connectivity IP Enables Designs Using Common Platform Processes

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced compliance of its PCI Express® and...
May 24, 2007

Synopsys and Synplicity Establish Alliance to Advance High-Performance ASIC Verification

Companies Leverage Unique Core Competencies to Further Hardware-assisted ASIC Verification

MOUNTAIN VIEW AND SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 24, 2007 — Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and Synplicity, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNP), a leading supplier of...
May 23, 2007

Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today reported results for its second quarter ended April...
May 17, 2007

Casio Adopts Synopsys Design Compiler Topographical Technology to Reduce Time-to-Market

Topographical Technology Cuts Design Cycle and Chip Area for EXILIM Digital Camera IC

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that CASIO COMPUTER CO., Ltd. has adopted...
May 17, 2007

Open-Silicon Adopts Synopsys DFT MAX to Lower the Manufacturing Cost of ASICs

Synopsys DFT MAX Chosen as a Key Ingredient of a Cost-Effective Test Strategy

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Open-Silicon, a leading supplier of predictable, reliable and cost-effective ASIC solutions,...
May 17, 2007

Synopsys Switch IP for PCI Express Passes PCI-SIG Compliance Testing

DesignWare IP Lowers Integration Risk and Drives Interoperability for Next Generation PCI Express Designs

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that its DesignWare® Switch intellectual...
May 16, 2007

Realtek Expedites ASIC Design with Synopsys Design Compiler Topographical Technology

Reduces Design Cycle Time by 30 Percent

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Realtek Semiconductor Corp. has adopted...
May 15, 2007

Synopsys Unveils Industry's First Certified Hi-Speed USB 'On-the-Go' nanoPHY IP for TSMC'S 65-Nanometer Process

Silicon-Proven DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY Enables Designers to Reduce Risk and Speed Time-to-Market

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that its DesignWare® USB 2.0 nanoPHY is the...
May 14, 2007

Leading Semiconductor Companies in China Adopt the VMM Verification Methodology

Chinese-Language Edition of the Verification Methodology Manual (VMM) for SystemVerilog to Be Published by Beihang Press

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that the VMM verification methodology, described in the ARM-Synopsys Verification Methodology Manual...
May 10, 2007

Synopsys Announces Earnings Release Date and Conference Call for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced it will report results for the second...
May 9, 2007

Case School of Engineering Receives Charles Babbage Grant From Synopsys and Hewlett-Packard

New Lab Dedicated to World-Class Electronic Design Academics and Advanced Bioengineering Research

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that the Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio is the...
May 7, 2007

Synopsys Design Compiler Topographical Technology Adopted by IBM to Accelerate ASIC Designs for Customers

5% Correlation Between Synthesis and Layout Key to Predictable ASIC Design Flow

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that IBM has added support for topographical...
Apr 26, 2007

Synopsys Releases Wireless USB WHCI Host and Dual-Role Device IP Based on the Certified Wireless USB Specification From USB-IF

DesignWare WiUSB IP Demonstrates Automated Configuration, Firmware Flexibility and Low Gate Count with Maximized Power Savings

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the release of its DesignWare® Wireless...
Apr 25, 2007

Synopsys Enhances DesignWare Synthesizable IP for AMBA 2 and AMBA 3 AXI Protocols

Increased Portfolio Breadth Helps Simplify Subsystem Integration

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the 2007.04a release of DesignWare®...
Apr 23, 2007

Unified Power Format, Open Analog Standards and Liberty Library Enhancements to Be Featured at 19th EDA Interoperability Forum

Markus Levy, President of EEMBC and the Multicore Association, Will Deliver Keynote Address

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that its 19th electronic design automation...
Apr 17, 2007

Synopsys Design Compiler 2007 Boosts Designer Productivity and IC Performance

Topographical Technology Delivers Early Predictability for Designs Utilizing Advanced Low-Power and Test Techniques

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced availability of the latest release of its...
Apr 17, 2007

IC Compiler 2007 Release Continues Technology Innovation

35% Faster Runtime, Larger Capacity and Increased Automation Drive Designer Productivity

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the 2007.03 release of IC Compiler,...
Apr 17, 2007

Synopsys and NanoGeometry Collaborate to Deliver Higher Modeling Accuracy and Predictability for 45-Nanometer DFM

Joint Effort Targets Improved OPC Modeling Accuracy, Reduced Time to Model and Enhanced Model Predictability

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and NanoGeometry Research, Inc. (NGR), a technology leader in electron beam pattern inspection tools for...
Apr 16, 2007

Splashpower Chooses Synopsys' Saber Simulator to Develop Advanced Wireless Power Technology

Saber Simulator Selected to Address Robust Mixed-Signal, Multi-Domain Analysis and Verification Requirements

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced that Splashpower, a U.K. innovator in wireless systems design, has chosen Synopsys' Saber® mixed-signal, multi-domain simulator to develop its...
Apr 11, 2007

Synopsys Congratulates Best Paper Award Winners at Its Largest Ever Annual Users Group Conference

Aart de Geus and NASA Principal Scientist Steve Squyres Address Nearly 1,600 Engineers at Seventeenth Annual User's Conference

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the Best Paper Awards for the 17th annual...
Apr 10, 2007

OCP-IP Standardizes on Synopsys' DesignWare Verification IP for OCP-IP's CoreCreator Verification Toolset

Collaboration Delivers OCP-Compliant Verification Solution for Improved Interoperability and Quality of OCP designs

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and Open Core Protocol International...
Apr 9, 2007

EDA Consortium Reports 15 Percent Industry Revenue Growth for 2006

The EDA Consortium's Market Statistics Service (MSS) today announced that the electronic design automation (EDA) industry revenue for Q4 of 2006 was...
Apr 5, 2007

Synopsys' Reference Flow for Common Platform Technology Wins Prestigious IBM Beacon Award

Complete 65-Nanometer Design Flow Recognized as Common Platform Technology Critical Success Factor

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that it has won IBM's prestigious PartnerWorld Beacon Award as "The Best Common Platform Technology...
Apr 4, 2007

Synopsys Enhances Library Compiler to Put Current-Source Models Within Reach of Every Designer

New Features Assure Library Quality and Reduce Characterization Cost

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced significant new technology updates to its...
Apr 4, 2007

Synopsys Boosts Designer Productivity by Launching Liberty NCX Characterization Solution

Liberty NCX Accelerates Delivery of Production-Quality Current-Source Libraries

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today unveiled its new Liberty™ NCX next-generation...
Apr 2, 2007

Synopsys Discovery AMS Delivers New Level of Performance and Accuracy for Integrated Analog and Mixed-Signal Verification

New FastSPICE Simulation Technology Enables SPICE Accuracy with FastSPICE Performance

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the release of Discovery™ AMS 2007, a...
Mar 30, 2007

Synopsys And Magma Agree To Settle All Litigation

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) and Magma Design Automation (NASDAQ: LAVA) today announced the companies have agreed to settle all pending litigation between them. As part of the settlement, -...
Mar 29, 2007

Synopsys Accelerates Low-Power Designs With Comprehensive Implementation and Verification Solution

UPF Compliance Will Minimize Risk and Improve Designer Productivity

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that it is enhancing its comprehensive...
Mar 29, 2007

Virage Logic Adds Liberty Composite Current Source Model Support to Memory and Logic IP

CCS Models Significantly Improve Accuracy for 65-nm and Below Semiconductor IP

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software and Virage Logic Corporation (NASDAQ:...
Mar 28, 2007

Synopsys IC Compiler Enables Fully Automated 65-Nanometer Implementation Flow for ARM Cortex-A8 Processor

Flow Delivers a 5-10X Boost in Productivity for Mobile and Consumer Applications

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and ARM (LSE: ARM)(NASDAQ: ARMHY),...
Mar 28, 2007

ISQED Names Synopsys' Chi-Foon Chan Distinguished Fellow, Presents Synopsys' Mike Keating With Quality Award

Awards Bestowed at ISQED's Eighth Annual Quality Symposium

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that the International Symposium on...
Mar 27, 2007

Renesas Technology Chooses Synopsys IC Compiler Solution for SOC Design Flow

Higher Performance for Multi-Mode Designs Drives Selection

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Renesas Technology Corp. has adopted...
Mar 27, 2007

Synopsys Enables STMicroelectronics to Achieve First-Silicon Success for 65-nm Dual High-Definition MPEG-4 Decoder

Comprehensive Implementation, System-Level and Verification Solutions Speed Time-to-Market for STi7200 Dual-Video-Stream Device

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that it has enabled STMicroelectronics to...
Mar 27, 2007

Synopsys Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization to $500 Million

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, announced today that its Board of Directors has replenished its stock repurchase authorization. Under the...
Mar 19, 2007

Synopsys TetraMAX Diagnostics for Rapid Yield Learning Adopted By UMC

TetraMAX Diagnostics Now Key Ingredient of Yield Learning Systems for Nanometer Processes

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that UMC has adopted Synopsys TetraMAX® diagnostics to accelerate yield learning for designs that...
Mar 13, 2007

Synopsys Optimizes Hercules Physical Verification Suite for IBM 65nm Design Kits

Verification Suite Enables Measurement of Device Parameters at Advanced Technology Nodes

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced the availability of advanced device parameter measurement functionality in its Hercules™ Physical...
Mar 7, 2007

Synopsys PrimeTime and Star-RCXT Solutions Deployed at Fujitsu as Standard for 65-Nanometer Sign-Off

Extends Usage of Gold Standard Sign-off Solutions to 65-nm ASIC and COT Design Flows

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Fujitsu Limited has standardized on Synopsys' PrimeTime® and Star-RCXT™ products as the...
Mar 7, 2007

Synopsys Wins analogZONE'S 'Best Connectivity IP' Award for Its PCI Express, SATA and XAUI PHYs

analogZONE Recognizes High Performance and Low Power Capabilities for an Optimized, Silicon-proven Solution

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that analogZONE, a premier information source for electronic design engineers, has chosen Synopsys'...
Mar 6, 2007

Synopsys CFO Brian Beattie to Speak at Citigroup 2007 Small & Mid-Cap Conference March 13, 2007

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Brian Beattie, CFO, will speak at the Citigroup 2007 Small & Mid-Cap Conference in Las Vegas....
Mar 6, 2007

Synopsys DFT MAX Cuts Test Costs 90 Percent in Actions Semiconductor Designs

DFT MAX Reduces Test Data Volume and Test Application Time for High-Quality Testing

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd has adopted the Synopsys DFT MAX scan compression automation...
Mar 6, 2007

TSMC and Synopsys Announce CCS Model Support for TSMC'S 65-Nanometer Process

Latest CCS-based Libraries Improve Designer Productivity for Low-Power, High-Performance Designs

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TSMC; NYSE: TSM), the world's largest semiconductor foundry,...
Mar 5, 2007

Synopsys Extends VMM Methodology for Higher Functional Verification Productivity

Next-Generation VMM Solution Adds Verification Planning, Applications, and Automation to Proven VMM Methodology

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced it has extended the industry-leading VMM methodology to enable product development teams to more...
Feb 28, 2007

Synopsys CEO Aart de Geus to Speak at the 2007 Morgan Stanley Technology Conference March 5, 2007

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that CEO, Aart de Geus, will speak at the 2007 Morgan Stanley Technology Conference in San...
Feb 27, 2007

Synopsys Proteus OPC Delivers Superior Cost of Ownership on Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture

Optimized x86-64 Hardware Offers Superior Price/Performance for OPC Compared to Custom Hardware Platforms

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced that its industry-leading Synopsys Proteus optical proximity correction (OPC) software has achieved...
Feb 21, 2007

Magma Agrees to Drop All Anti-Trust Claims Against Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced that Magma Design Automation has requested that the Court dismiss all antitrust claims against Synopsys. In return, Synopsys agrees not to pursue...
Feb 21, 2007

Synopsys Posts Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2007

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today reported results for its first quarter ended January 31, 2007. For the first quarter, Synopsys reported...

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