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Jan 9, 2013

Synopsys Co-CEO Aart de Geus to Speak at 15th Annual Needham Growth Conference

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems,...
Jan 7, 2013

Leading Taiwanese Companies Select Synopsys PrimeTime SI for Signoff

ASMedia, Generalplus and Socle save weeks in timing closure

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 8, 2013 Highlights Integrated signal integrity (SI) and delay calculation enable more accurate and faster results than add-on third-party solutions Signoff-driven...
Dec 20, 2012

Samsung and Synopsys Collaborate to Achieve First 14-nanometer FinFET Tapeout

Collaboration Encompasses Synopsys IP, Design Implementation, Extraction and Signoff Tools

Highlights: Milestone helps accelerate adoption of FinFET technology for faster and more power efficient Systems on Chips (SoC)s Collaboration...
Dec 17, 2012

Elliptic Technologies Selects Synopsys' Discovery VIP for ARM AMBA Interconnect for Verification of its Leading Security Systems

Next-generation Discovery VIP Provides High Performance, Advanced Features, and Ease-of-Use to Accelerate SoC Verification

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic...
Dec 12, 2012

Imec and Synopsys Expand FinFET Collaboration to 10 Nanometer Geometry

Collaboration Enhances Synopsys' Sentaurus TCAD Models for Next-generation FinFET Technology

Imec, the Belgian nanoelectronics research center, and Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader accelerating...
Dec 5, 2012

Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012

Q4 2012 Financial Highlights

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic...
Dec 2, 2012

Synopsys Completes Acquisition of SpringSoft

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic...
Nov 14, 2012

Synopsys and TSMC Enable Lithography Compliance Checking for 20nm

Collaboration brings key Synopsys technology to TSMC DFM Data Kit

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Nov 14, 2012

Synopsys Announces Earnings Release Date for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic...
Nov 12, 2012

New FPGA-Based Prototyping Solution Delivers Up To 3x System Performance Improvement

Synopsys' HAPS-70 Series' Scalable Architecture and Integrated Hardware/Software Prototyping Flow Accelerate Throughput While Increasing Prototyping Capacity to 144 Million ASIC Gates

Highlights: Up to 3x improvement in system prototype performance enabled through enhanced HapsTrak® 3 I/O connector technology and high-speed...
Nov 6, 2012

Synopsys Introduces Memory Test and Repair Solution for Designs at 20 Nanometers and Below

STAR Memory System's New Architecture and Test Algorithms Reduce Test Area up to 30 percent and Increase Coverage for New Memory Defects

Highlights: Optimized memory test and repair algorithms efficiently address new memory defects, including process variation faults and...
Nov 5, 2012

Synopsys Announces Adoption of its TetraMAX ATPG and Yield Explorer Tools by STMicroelectronics as Essential Enablers of Rapid Yield Ramp

Design-centric Volume Diagnostics Accelerate Identification of Systematic Failure Mechanisms

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader accelerating innovation in the design, verification and manufacture of chips and systems,...
Oct 31, 2012

Latest Release of Synplify Software Cuts Days off FPGA Implementation Time

New Features Include Fast Error Identification, Incremental Fix and Customizable Reporting for Faster FPGA Implementation and Prototype Bring-Up

Highlights: New debug flows for multiple error isolation and incremental fix capabilities enable faster implementation of large FPGA...
Oct 29, 2012

Synopsys Extends Support for ARM AMBA Protocol Verification with New Performance Checker for AMBA 4 AXI4

Next-generation Discovery Verification IP Enables Identification and Debug of SoC Performance Bottlenecks

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic...
Oct 22, 2012

UMC Qualifies Synopsys' IC Validator for 28-nm Physical Verification

UMC Qualification Brings More Process and Foundry Choices to IC Compiler and IC Validator User Base

Highlights: IC Validator brings In-Design physical verification to designers working at UMC's 28nm node In-Design physical verification...
Oct 17, 2012

Synopsys Wins TSMC's 2012 "Interface IP Partner of the Year" Award

Excellent Customer Support, Technical Leadership and Number of Customer Tape-Outs Cited as Key Selection Criteria

Highlights: Selection based on customer feedback, TSMC-9000 compliance, technical support excellence and number of customer tape-outs Synopsys'...
Oct 17, 2012

TSMC Awards Synopsys "Partner of the Year 2012"

Recognizes Synopsys' Valuable Contributions towards Development of 20-nm Technology

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic...
Oct 16, 2012

Synopsys Joins PACE Global Partnership

Synopsys' Saber Physical Modeling and Simulation Platform to be used in 57 Worldwide Automotive Design Educational Programs

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems,...
Oct 15, 2012

Synopsys and TSMC Collaborate for 20nm Reference Flow

Design Tools Selected in Reference Flow for Physical Implementation, RC Extraction, Timing Analysis and Physical Verification

Highlights: TSMC 20nm Reference Flow deployed by early adopters for design enablement Flow provides proven support for double patterning,...
Oct 11, 2012

Synopsys and TSMC Deliver 3D-IC Design Support

Design Tools Selected in TSMC's First Integrated, Validated Reference Flow and Design Kit Enabling Multi-Die Integration Using TSMC CoWoS Technology

Highlights: Supports multi-die integration using TSMC CoWoS™ technology Includes enhanced versions of Synopsys' Galaxy™ Implementation...
Oct 9, 2012

Synopsys' CODE V Delivers Optical Design Innovations That Enable Reduced Manufacturing Costs

CODE V version 10.5 is now generally available

Highlights: Direct optimization method can reduce sensitivity of optical systems to manufacturing tolerances, improve as-built performance and...
Oct 5, 2012

Armenia Continues to Play a Leading Role in Microelectronics Education

Synopsys Hosts 418 Bright, Young Professionals from 14 Countries at the Seventh Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia during Synopsys Week

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems,...
Oct 4, 2012

Synopsys Acquires EVE

Acquisition Adds High-Performance, High-Capacity Emulation to Verification Platform

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic...
Oct 2, 2012

Open-Silicon Uses Synopsys IC Compiler to Achieve 1.3GHz Frequency on Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore Processor

Success Drives Open-Silicon to use Galaxy Implementation Platform for High-Performance Design

Highlights: 1.3 GHz frequency on quad-core ARM® Cortex™-A9 MPCore™ processor 5X reduction in number of high power cells Correlation within...
Sep 24, 2012

Synopsys Extends Mobile Storage Leadership with UFS and MIPI Alliance UniPro Controller IP

New DesignWare UniPro Controller IP Streamlines Development of Storage, Camera and Display Interfaces

Highlights: Comprehensive mobile storage solution supporting new JEDEC UFS v1.1 interface standard includes Synopsys' DesignWare® MIPI® UniProSM
Sep 20, 2012

Synopsys Outreach Foundation Achieves Major Science and Math Education Milestone

Reaches one million unique experiences for students and teachers developing science projects

Highlights: Synopsys Outreach Foundation has provided more than one million individual experiences to students and teachers participating in...
Sep 19, 2012

Synopsys Completes Major Steps Toward Acquisition of SpringSoft, Inc.

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and...
Sep 19, 2012

Hitachi Selects Synopsys' Discovery Verification IP for ARM AMBA Interconnect for Verification of its Storage Systems

Performance, Intelligent Debug and Advanced Coverage Features Led to Selection of Next-Generation VIP

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components...
Sep 18, 2012

Synopsys Announces DesignWare DDR4 Memory Interface IP

Memory Controller and PHY Support Multiple DDR Standards While Reducing Latency and Standby Power

Highlights: Synopsys expands its industry-leading DesignWare® DDR Memory Interface IP family to include support for DDR4 SDRAMs Backward...
Sep 6, 2012

Latest Release of Synopsys IC Validator Delivers Faster Manufacturing Compliance For 20nm and Below

Advances Include Faster Runtime, ECO Flows and New Process Modeling Technology

Highlights: Qualified by leading foundries for 20 nanometers (nm) Successful in numerous tapeouts targeted for 20nm Introduces new double...
Sep 6, 2012

Synopsys' RSoft OptSim Accelerates Design of Next-Generation Optical Communication Systems

OptSim version 5.3 is now generally available

Highlights: Expands support for modulation formats used in next-generation optical networks Accelerates design development with an expanded...
Sep 5, 2012

Synopsys to Present at Deutsche Bank's dbAccess 2012 Technology Conference

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and...
Sep 5, 2012

Synopsys' Open-Source Liberty Format to Incorporate On-Chip Variation Extensions

Collaborating with Standards Board Industry Leaders to Ensure Broad Ecosystem Enablement

Highlights: OCV extensions help standardize usage of the popular stage-based Advanced OCV (AOCV) modeling approach for 40- and 28-nm Liberty...
Sep 5, 2012

Synopsys Achieves 100th Design Win with its 28-nm DesignWare® IP

Tens of Millions of Units Shipped and More Than 30 Test Chip Tape-Outs Demonstrates DesignWare IP Robustness

Highlights: Full line of 28-nm DesignWare IP includes PHYs for USB, PCI Express, SATA, HDMI, DDR, MIPI, as well as data converters, audio...
Aug 28, 2012

ARM and Synopsys Expand Collaboration to Optimize Power and Performance, and Accelerate Design and Verification for ARM Technology-based SoCs

Highlights: Industry leaders extend collaboration to benefit mutual customers across the broad ARM partner...
Aug 22, 2012

Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2012

Q3 2012 Financial Highlights

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components...
Aug 16, 2012

Synopsys Announces Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition

Annual Competition Recognizes Student Achievements in Optical Design

Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, announced today that University of...
Aug 9, 2012

Seventh Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia to be Hosted by Synopsys in Cooperation with IEEE TTTC

Participation by the world's largest professional engineering association highlights the Olympiad's growing international reputation

Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today...
Aug 8, 2012

Synopsys Announces Earnings Release Date for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2012

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and...
Aug 8, 2012

Synopsys Launches Industry's First Technical Community Site Dedicated to Users of Verification IP

VIP-Central.org Serves as an Online Resource Connecting Protocol and Verification IP Experts to SoC Verification Engineers

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and...
Aug 3, 2012

Synopsys to Acquire SpringSoft

Acquisition Will Complement Synopsys' Technology Portfolio and Help Accelerate Delivery of SoC Debug and Custom Implementation Tools to Customers

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and...
Aug 1, 2012

Synopsys Collaborates with Renesas to Advance Software Development Solutions for Automotive Applications

Joint Engineering Team Will Develop Virtual Prototypes to Speed Software Debug and System Testing for Renesas' RH850 Microcontroller-Based Designs

Highlights: Collaboration covers development of system-level models and Synopsys® Virtualizer™ Development Kits (VDKs) optimized for Renesas...
Jul 30, 2012

Synopsys Acquires Ciranova

Acquisition Strengthens Synopsys Custom Design Solution and Underscores its Commitment to Enabling Interoperable Process Design Kit Ecosystem

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and...
Jul 24, 2012

Synopsys Mixed-Signal IC Design Solution Qualified for TowerJazz Power Management Reference Flow 2.0

Collaboration Delivers Comprehensive Power Management Solution

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and...
Jul 24, 2012

Latest Synopsys Virtualizer Release Speeds Virtual Prototype Creation by up to 3X

New Modeling Interface and Automation Increase Modeling Productivity to Enable Earlier Start of Software Development

Highlights: Enhanced model authoring capability speeds the creation of SystemC-based transaction-level models used to build virtual...
Jul 18, 2012

Latest Release of Synopsys IC Compiler Enables Giga-Performance Design

Continued Performance Focus Fortifies Widespread Deployment at Renesas Electronics

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and...
Jul 10, 2012

Synopsys and SMIC Announce DesignWare IP for 40-nm Low-Leakage Process

Synopsys’ DesignWare Embedded Memory, Logic Library, Analog and Interface IP for SMIC’s Advanced Low-Power Process Enables Faster Development of SoCs for Mobile Markets

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SHANGHAI, China, July 10, 2012 - Highlights: • Latest collaboration yields availability of 15 Synopsys® DesignWare® IP products on SMIC’s 40-nanometer low-leakage...
Jul 9, 2012

Synopsys' DesignWare IP for PCI Express with Support for Low-Power Sub-States Successfully Taped Out in Multiple Designs

Industry-First Support for New PCIe L1 Sub-States Reduces Power Consumption

Highlights: Synopsys is the first IP provider to offer new "off" and "snooze" power states (L1 sub-states) in PCI Express® controller IP...
Jun 27, 2012

Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Selects Synopsys' Proteus LRC

Highly Accurate Lithography Verification Solution Offers Lowest Cost of Ownership

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and...
Jun 26, 2012

SMIC and Synopsys Extend 40nm Low Power Capabilities with Reference Flow 5.0

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, and...

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