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{{Short description|American software company}}
{{Distinguish|Synopsis (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Synopsys, Inc.
| logo = Synopsys Logo.svg
| logo_upright = 1.15
| image = 675 Almanor Avenue.jpg
| image_upright = 1.15
| image_caption = Headquarters in [[Sunnyvale, California]]
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{Unbulleted list|{{NASDAQ|SNPS}}|[[Nasdaq-100]] component|[[S&P 500]] component}}
| key_people = {{Plainlist |
* Aart de Geus ([[chairman]])
* Sassine Ghazi ([[President (corporate title)|president]] & [[Chief executive officer|CEO]])
}}
| industry = {{Plainlist |
* [[Integrated circuit]]
* [[Software as a service]]
* [[Software testing]]
* [[Internet of Things]] 
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| revenue = {{increase}} {{US$|6.13 billion|link=yes}} (2024)
| operating_income = {{increase}} {{US$|1.36 billion}} (2024)
| net_income = {{increase}} {{US$|2.26 billion}} (2024)
| assets = {{increase}} {{US$|13.1 billion}} (2024)
| equity = {{increase}} {{US$|8.99 billion}} (2024)
| num_employees = {{circa|28,000}} (2025)
| divisions = {{Unbulleted list}} Silicon Design & Verification, Silicon Intellectual Property, Software Integrity Group
| foundation = {{start date and age|1986}}, in [[Research Triangle Park]], North Carolina, U.S.
| founders = {{ubl|[[Aart de Geus]]|David Gregory|Bill Krieger}}[[Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli]]
| hq_location = [[Sunnyvale, California]], U.S.
| website = {{URL|https://www.synopsys.com/|synopsys.com}}
| footnotes = Financials {{as of|2024|10|31|lc=y|df=US}}.<ref name=10K>{{cite web |url=https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000088324124000024/snps-20241031.htm |title=US SEC: Synopsys, Inc Form 10-K |date=December 19, 2024 |publisher=[[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]]}}</ref>
}}

[[File:Synopsys Headquarters Mountain View.jpg|thumb|right|Former headquarters in [[Mountain View, California]]]]

'''Synopsys, Inc.''' is an American [[Multinational corporation|multinational]] [[electronic design automation]] (EDA) company headquartered in [[Sunnyvale, California]], that focuses on design and verification of silicon [[Integrated circuit|chips]], [[electronic system-level design and verification]], and reusable components ([[intellectual property]]). Synopsys supplies tools and services to the [[semiconductor]] design and [[Semiconductor device fabrication|manufacturing]] industry. Products include tools for implementation of [[digital circuit|digital]] and [[analog circuit]]s, [[Simulation|simulators]], and [[debugging]] environments that assist in the design of chips and computer systems. In 2024, Synopsys was listed as the 12th [[List of the largest software companies|largest software company]] in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/global2000/list/#industry:Software%20%26%20Programming|title=The World's Biggest Public Companies, Software/Programming|website=Forbes|access-date=2025-05-15}}</ref>

== History ==

Synopsys was founded by [[Aart de Geus]], David Gregory, [[Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli]] and Bill Krieger in 1986 in [[Research Triangle Park]], North Carolina. The company was initially established as Optimal Solutions with a charter to develop and market [[logic synthesis]] technology developed by the team at [[General Electric]]'s Advanced Computer-Aided Engineering Group. The company changed its name to Synopsys and moved to [[Mountain View, California]] in 1987.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Pretz |first=Kathy |date=March 14, 2023 |title=The Maestro Behind Design-Software Behemoth Synopsys |url=https://spectrum.ieee.org/aart-de-geus-profile |magazine=[[IEEE Spectrum]] |issn=0018-9235 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321204231/https://spectrum.ieee.org/aart-de-geus-profile |archive-date=March 21, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> It became a [[public company]] through an [[initial public offering]] in February 1992, opening on [[NASDAQ]] at $18 a share and closing on the first trading day at $31.50. 2 million shares were offered; the company offered 1.55 million shares and stockholders offered 450,000 shares.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/02/26/Synopsys-backed-on-first-day-of-trading/6968699080400/ |title=Synopsys backed on first day of trading |date=February 26, 1992 |work=[[United Press International]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230428011626/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/02/26/Synopsys-backed-on-first-day-of-trading/6968699080400/ |archive-date=April 28, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Scott S. |date=May 11, 2020 |title=Jazz Up Your Life With 'Pure Joy' Like The Synopsys CEO |url=https://www.investors.com/news/management/leaders-and-success/synopsys-ceo-find-pure-joy-work-blues/ |newspaper=[[Investor's Business Daily]] |issn=1061-2890 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105152820/https://www.investors.com/news/management/leaders-and-success/synopsys-ceo-find-pure-joy-work-blues/ |archive-date=November 5, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2006, the company built a [[supercomputer]] for EDA applications using commodity Linux servers and [[commercial off-the-shelf|off-the-shelf]] hardware that was listed on the [[TOP500]] as the 242nd most powerful computer, based on results on the [[LINPACK benchmark]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eetimes.com/roll-your-own-supercomputer-revs-eda/ |title=Roll-your-own supercomputer revs EDA |date=December 4, 2006 |website=[[EE Times]] |issn=0192-1541 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428011805/https://www.eetimes.com/roll-your-own-supercomputer-revs-eda/ |archive-date=April 28, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.top500.org/lists/top500/list/2006/11/?page=3 |title=Top500 list - November 2006 |date=November 2006 |website=[[Top500]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428011558/https://www.top500.org/lists/top500/list/2006/11/?page=3 |archive-date=April 28, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Edwards |first=Chris |date=April 8, 2009 |title=Death of the dinosaur |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/apr/09/silicon-graphics |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |issn=1756-3224 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428011608/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/apr/09/silicon-graphics |archive-date=April 28, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Synopsys has been a constituent of the [[Nasdaq-100]] and [[S&P 500]] indices since 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last=Witkowski |first=Wallace |date=March 13, 2017 |title=Synopsys to be added to S&P 500 |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/synopsys-to-be-added-to-sp-500-2017-03-13 |website=[[MarketWatch]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/equity-market-insight-nasdaq-mid-december-15-2017-2017-12-15 |title=Equity Market Insight from Nasdaq MID |publisher=[[Nasdaq]] |date=December 15, 2017}}</ref> 

The integration of [[artificial intelligence]] (AI) has become increasingly important in electronic design automation (EDA), enabling notable advances in the automation, efficiency, and complexity of chip design processes. According to the company, Synopsys engineers began developing [[reinforcement learning]] applications for electronic design automation in 2017,<ref name="aiblog"/> which led to the introduction of the DSO.ai (design-space optimization) product for digital chip implementation in 2020,<ref name="dso-reuters"/> followed by a series of AI tools for [[integrated circuit|IC]] verification and test, as well as other applications.<ref name="tso-reuters"/> In 2023, Synopsys announced the Copilot product in collaboration with [[Microsoft]] that leveraged [[large language model]]s from [[OpenAI]] to assist in chip design.<ref name="copilot-barrons"/> (For more information, see [[#Adoption of AI technologies]].)

In August 2023, Synopsys named COO Sassine Ghazi as CEO. Ghazi succeeded Aart de Geus in January 2024, with de Geus transitioning to the role of executive chairman.<ref>{{cite web |title=Synopsys names insider Ghazi as CEO, forecasts stronger fourth quarter |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/synopsys-names-insider-ghazi-ceo-2023-08-16/ |publisher=Reuters |access-date=7 December 2023}}</ref><ref name="ansys-r" />

Over the years, Synopsys has acquired numerous companies as a core part of its business strategy to expand its capabilities in electronic design automation, semiconductor IP, and related software sectors.<ref name="skaleegenkapital">{{cite web|url = https://skaleegenkapital.com/strategic-implications-of-the-synopsys-ansys-acquisition-for-the-software-and-semiconductor-industries/ | title = Synopsys–Ansys Acquisition Implications | publisher = Skale Egenkapital | date = July 22, 2025}}</ref> Industry analysts have noted that these acquisitions have enabled Synopsys to build a broad portfolio and remain competitive within the fast-evolving semiconductor and software industries.<ref name="skaleegenkapital"/><ref name="reuters-ansys">{{cite web| url = https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/synopsys-finalizes-35-bln-deal-buy-engineering-software-vendor-ansys-source-2024-01-16/ | title = Synopsys to buy engineering software firm Ansys in $35 billion deal | publisher = Reuters | date = January 16, 2024}}</ref> (For more information, see [[#Mergers and acquisitions]].) 

On July 17, 2025, Synopsys completed its acquisition of [[Ansys]], a global provider of engineering simulation software.<ref name="synopsyspr">{{cite web | url = https://news.synopsys.com/2025-07-17-Synopsys-Completes-Acquisition-of-Ansys | title = Synopsys Completes Acquisition of Ansys | publisher = Synopsys | date = July 17, 2025}}</ref><ref name="forbes">{{cite web | url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcochiappetta/2025/07/18/synopsys-finalizes-ansys-acquisition-to-enable-leading-simulation-enhanced-design/ | first = Marco | last = Chiappetta | title = Synopsys Finalizes Ansys Acquisition To Enable Leading Simulation-Enhanced Design | work = Forbes | date = July 18, 2025}}</ref> The transaction, first announced on January 16, 2024, was valued at approximately $35 billion,<ref name="ansyspr">{{cite web| url = https://www.ansys.com/news-center/press-releases/1-16-24-synopsys-acquires-ansys | title =  Synopsys to Acquire Ansys, Creating a Leader in Silicon to Systems Design Solutions |publisher =  Ansys | date = January 16, 2024}}</ref><ref name="reuters-ansys"/> making it the largest acquisition in Synopsys’ history. Several media outlets described the deal as one of the largest transactions in the engineering and software industry. The merger combines Synopsys’ EDA dominance with Ansys’ multiphysics simulation expertise, promising a new era of co-optimized chip and system design<ref>https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/synopsys-acquires-ansys-35-billion-creating-silicon-to-systems-powerhouse/</ref><ref name="3dprint">{{cite web |url = https://www.3dprintingjournal.com/p/01-16-2024-synopsys-announced-the | date = January 17, 2024 | title = Synopsys announced the acquisition of Ansys in a $35 billion transaction—the biggest tech deal of the year | publisher = 3D Printing Journal}}</ref>

== Markets and competition ==

Synopsys faces significant competition in the electronic design automation market, primarily from [[Cadence Design Systems]] and [[Siemens]] EDA (formerly [[Mentor Graphics]]), with the three companies collectively dominating approximately 75% of the global EDA market as of 2024.<ref name="trendforce2024">{{cite news |url=https://www.silicon.co.uk/e-regulation/china-chip-design-620616 |title=Synopsys, Cadence Shares Surge After EDA Controls Lifted |work=Silicon |date=4 July 2025 |access-date=28 July 2025 |quote=US-based Synopsys, Cadence and Siemens EDA currently dominate the EDA market, with global share of 31 percent, 30 percent and 13 percent respectively in 2024, according to TrendForce figures.}}</ref><ref name="griffin2024">{{cite web |url=https://www.embedded.com/taking-stock-of-the-eda-industry/ |title=Taking Stock of the EDA Industry |website=Embedded |date=11 June 2025 |access-date=28 July 2025 |quote=According to the data shared by Griffin Securities at DAC 2024, the three companies' combined share of the total EDA revenues has increased from less than 75% in 2014 to more than 85% in 2023.}}</ref> Additionally, Synopsys is the second largest semiconductor design [[intellectual property]] (IP) company by revenue (after [[ARM Holdings]]) and leads in market share for IP license revenues,<ref name="semiwiki2024ip">{{cite web |url=https://semiwiki.com/semiconductor-services/ipnest/354823-design-ip-market-increased-by-all-time-high-20-in-2024/ |title=Design IP Market Increased by All-time-high: 20% in 2024! |website=SemiWiki |date=25 July 2025 |access-date=28 July 2025 |quote=Synopsys is the clear #1 by IP license revenues with 32% market share in 2024, when ARM is #2 with 30%.}}</ref> notably providing reusable chip design modules such as those supporting [[Ethernet]] and [[UALink]] for advanced [[data center]] connectivity and [[AI accelerator]] infrastructure.<ref name="tomshardware2024ualink">{{cite news |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/synopsys-announces-ultra-ethernet-and-ualink-ip-to-power-the-next-generation-of-ai-datacenters |title=Synopsys Announces Ultra Ethernet and UALink IP to Power the Next Generation of AI Datacenters |work=Tom's Hardware |date=11 December 2024 |access-date=28 July 2025}}</ref>

== Geographic presence ==
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Synopsys maintains extensive office locations worldwide, including a strong presence across North America, Asia, and Europe. In the United States, the company’s largest concentration of employees is in the San Francisco Bay Area, comprising more than 1,480 staff, with additional sizable clusters in [[Austin, TX | Austin]], [[Boston]], [[Portland, OR| Portland]], and [[Hillsboro, OR| Hillsboro]], with hundreds of additional employees. [[India]] serves as a critical hub, especially in [[Bengaluru]], [[Noida]], and [[Hyderabad]], where Synopsys employs more than 8000 people. As of 2025, Synopsys' workforce numbers approximately 28000 worldwide, with thousands employees distributed across additional offices and remote locations, including significant operations in [[Canada]], [[Mexico]], [[Armenia]], [[Singapore]], and other regions.<ref name="unify">{{cite web |url=https://www.unifygtm.com/insights-headcount/synopsys |title=Employee Data and Trends for Synopsys |website=Unify |date=2025-07-11 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref><ref name="offices">{{cite web |url=https://www.synopsys.com/company/contact-synopsys/office-locations.html |title=Synopsys Office Locations |website=Synopsys |date=2025-07-21 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> Its international offices can be found in cities such as [[Ottawa]], [[Toronto]], and [[Vancouver]] (Canada); [[Yerevan]] and [[Gyumri]] (Armenia); Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Noida (India); [[Penang]] (Malaysia); and Singapore, among others.<ref name="offices" />

Synopsys operates on a global scale, with its business spread across several major regions and markets. The United States is the company’s largest market, contributing 44.71% of total revenue in fiscal year 2024 (approximately $2.74 billion). Other significant markets include China, which represented 16.15% of revenue ($989.52 million); Korea, accounting for 12.62% ($773.02 million); and Europe, with 10.03% ($614.58 million). The company also recorded 16.49% of its revenue ($1.01 billion) under the "Other Countries" category, highlighting a diversified international footprint.<ref name="bullfincher">{{cite web |url=https://bullfincher.io/companies/synopsys/revenue-by-geography |title=Synopsys Revenue Breakdown By Region |website=Bullfincher |date=2024-01-01 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref>

=== Business in the United States ===
In addition to doing business with multiple American chip design and system integration companies, Synopsys maintains government contracts, which are often focused on research and development initiatives.

In 2020, the [[United States Department of Defense]] announced Synopsys as a partner in U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ([[DARPA]]) Automatic Implementation of Secure Silicon (AISS) research program along with [[Arm (company)|ARM]], [[Boeing]], [[IBM]], and other entities focused on developing automated design tools for secure chips.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-28 |title=DARPA Picks Two Research Teams for 'Automatic Implementation of Secure Silicon' Program - ExecutiveBiz |url=https://executivebiz.com/2020/05/darpa-picks-two-research-teams-for-automatic-implementation-of-secure-silicon-program/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=executivebiz.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Biesecker |first=Cal |date=2020-06-01 |title=Northrop Grumman, Synopsys Teams Selected By DARPA To Boost Semiconductor Security |url=https://www.defensedaily.com/northrop-grumman-synopsys-teams-selected-darpa-boost-semiconductor-security/advanced-transformational-technology/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=Defense Daily |language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2022, Synopsys joined [[Intel]]'s [[United States Armed Forces|US Military]] Aerospace and Government Alliance (USMAG), under which Synopsys supplies secure EDA tools, IP, and design services for the US DoD and other government branches along with other chip design companies including Cadence and [[Siemens EDA]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Dan |title=Intel CEO says China chip technology controls are inevitable |url=https://www.theregister.com/2022/10/25/intel_ceo_export_controls_oil_wells/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=www.theregister.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Snider |first=Shane |date=2022-10-24 |title=Intel Forges Alliance To Back National Security Effort |url=https://www.crn.com/news/components-peripherals/intel-forges-alliance-to-back-national-security-effort |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=CRN |language=en}}</ref> In 2025, DARPA announced companies that have been selected for the initial stage of the government’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiatives (QBI), in which Synopsys is participating along with [[Hewlett Packard]], [[Applied Materials]], [[University of Wisconsin]] and other organizations to advance [[quantum computing]] research and development. The company contributes its expertise in modeling and simulation, EDA tools and semiconductor IP, as part of this multi-partner effort to determine whether an industrially useful quantum computer can be built more rapidly than conventional projections suggest.<ref name="hpe2025quantum">{{cite web |url=https://community.hpe.com/t5/advancing-life-work/hpe-s-quantum-supercomputing-framework-selected-for-darpa/ba-p/7239653 |title=HPE's Quantum Supercomputing Framework Selected for DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative |website=HPE Community |publisher=Hewlett Packard Enterprise | author = HP Labs Editorial | date=3 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="fierceelectronics2025synopsys">{{cite news |url=https://www.fierceelectronics.com/electronics/synopsys-slides-design-enablement-role-quantum-computing |first =  Dan | last = O'Shea | title=Synopsys slides into design enablement role in quantum computing |work=Fierce Electronics | date = 6 May 2025}}</ref>

=== Business in China ===
In 2017, the company established a $100 million strategic investment fund for the Chinese market.<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 25, 2020 |title=China aims to shake US grip on chip design tools |work=[[Nikkei Asia]] |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-tech/China-aims-to-shake-US-grip-on-chip-design-tools |url-access=subscription |access-date=April 2, 2023}}</ref>

In April 2021, following a ''[[The Washington Post|Washington Post]]'' report on the use of Synopsys and Cadence Design Systems technology in the [[People's Liberation Army]]'s [[military-civil fusion]] efforts,<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Nakashima |first1=Ellen |last2=Shih |first2=Gerry |date=April 9, 2021 |title=China builds advanced weapons systems using American chip technology |language=en-US |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/china-hypersonic-missiles-american-technology/2021/04/07/37a6b9be-96fd-11eb-b28d-bfa7bb5cb2a5_story.html |access-date=2023-04-02 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> U.S. legislators [[Michael McCaul]] and [[Tom Cotton]] requested that the [[United States Department of Commerce]] tighten controls on the sales of semiconductor manufacturing software.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2021 |title=McCaul, Cotton Ask Administration to Restrict Sale of Chip-Making Software to China |url=https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/press-release/mccaul-cotton-ask-administration-to-restrict-sale-of-chip-making-software-to-china/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=[[United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=De Chant |first=Tim |date=April 16, 2021 |title=Congressmen ask Biden admin to keep chip design software away from China |work=[[Ars Technica]] |url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/04/china-shouldnt-get-us-semiconductor-design-software-congressmen-say/ |access-date=April 2, 2023}}</ref> In 2022, Bloomberg reported that Synopsys was under investigation by the United States Department of Commerce for unlawful [[technology transfer]]s to [[United States sanctions against China|sanctioned companies in China]] such as [[Huawei]]'s [[HiSilicon]] and [[Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite news |last1=King |first1=Ian |last2=Leonard |first2=Jenny |date=2022-04-13 |title=Synopsys Probed on Allegations It Gave Tech to Huawei, SMIC |language=en |work=[[Bloomberg News]] |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-13/synopsys-probed-on-allegations-it-gave-chip-tech-to-huawei-smic |access-date=2022-04-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=June 1, 2022 |title=Synopsys Says It Is Cooperating with US on China Sanction Probe |work=[[Bloomberg News]] |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-01/synopsys-says-it-is-cooperating-with-us-on-china-sanction-probe |access-date=September 11, 2022}}</ref>

In May 2025, the [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|Trump administration]] briefly paused the issuing of licenses for exports of airplane and semiconductor technology to China, which impacted Synopsys and other American [[Electronic Design Automation]] vendors.<ref name="pause">{{Cite news |last=Swanson |first=Ana |date=2025-05-28 |title=U.S. Pauses Exports of Airplane and Semiconductor Technology to China |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/business/economy/jet-engine-chip-software-exports-to-china.html |access-date=2025-05-29 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name="unpause">{{Cite news |last=Hawkins |first=Mackenzie |date=2025-07-02 |title=US Lifts Chip Design Software Curbs on China in Trade Deal |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-03/siemens-says-us-has-rescinded-chip-software-curbs-on-china |url-access=subscription |access-date=2025-07-03 |publisher=[[Bloomberg News]]}}</ref>

(For more information, see [[#Controversies]].)

=== Offices in Armenia ===
Synopsys Armenia is one of the largest Synopsys sites outside the United States, employing more than 1,000 people across two offices in Yerevan and one in Gyumri, making it one of the largest IT employers in the country.<ref name="aboutarmenia">{{cite web |url=https://www.synopsys.com/company/contact-synopsys/office-locations/armenia.html |title=Synopsys Armenia |website=Synopsys |date=2025-04-17 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref><ref name="armeniastaff">{{cite web |url=https://www.spyur.am/en/companies/synopsys-armenia/3672/ |title=SYNOPSYS ARMENIA - Yerevan - SPYUR |website=Spyur |date=2024-12-17 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> The Armenian offices serve as a key research and development hub, providing support for electronic design automation (EDA), design for manufacturing (DFM), and semiconductor intellectual property (IP) solutions.<ref name="aboutarmenia" /> Synopsys Armenia’s teams work on advanced logic and analog integrated circuit design, software development, and verification, contributing both to global product support and core innovation.<ref name="evnreport">{{cite web |url=https://evnreport.com/creative-tech/synopsys-armenia/ |title=Synopsys Armenia: 20 Years of Investment in Growth and Education |website=EVN Report |date=2024-12-18 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> In addition to technical work, Synopsys Armenia invests heavily in workforce development and professional education, collaborating with local universities to train highly skilled specialists in microelectronics and related fields.<ref name="aboutarmenia" /><ref name="evnreport" /> This long-standing commitment has positioned Synopsys Armenia as a driving force for technological and educational advancement within Armenia.

== Adoption of AI technologies ==
In the early 2010s, Synopsys launched its '''Smart Everything Everywhere''' initiative to explore applications of [[artificial intelligence]] within electronic design automation tools.<ref name="moorinsights">{{cite web |url=https://moorinsightsstrategy.com/research-notes/evident-in-its-recent-earnings-that-synopsys-reaping-the-rewards-of-its-long-term-ai-investments/ |title=Evident In Its Recent Earnings That Synopsys Reaping The Rewards Of Its Long-Term AI Investments |website=Moor Insights & Strategy |date=2023-09-05 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> This strategy envisioned the integration of intelligent capabilities into electronic design automation tools, positioning Synopsys to leverage AI for addressing the increasing complexity of semiconductor design challenges. The strategic commitment was formalized in 2017 when Synopsys engineers, inspired by Google's [[AlphaGo]] victory over Go master [[Lee Sedol]] in 2016, began developing [[reinforcement learning]] applications for electronic design automation with management approval intelligence-driven EDA solutions.<ref name="aiblog">{{cite web |url=https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/chip-design/how-ai-changed-chip-design-eda-tools.html |title=How AI Revolutionized EDA Tools and Silicon Chip Design |website=Synopsys |date=2023-05-01 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref>

In March 2020, Synopsys introduced DSO.ai (Design Space Optimization AI), a [[Cloud computing|cloud-based]] AI-based software tool for chip design, The software uses AI ([[reinforcement learning]]) to automate [[logic synthesis]] as well as [[place and route]] decisions for circuit blocks.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Knight |first=Will |date=August 13, 2021 |title=Samsung Has Its Own AI-Designed Chip. Soon, Others Will Too |url=https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-ai-designed-chip-soon-others-too/ |magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]}}</ref><ref name="dso-reuters">{{cite news |last=Nellis |first=Stephen |date=February 7, 2023 |title=STMicro leans on AI, cloud as chip designs become more complex |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/stmicro-leans-ai-cloud-chip-designs-become-more-complex-2023-02-07/ |publisher=[[Reuters]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Clark |first=Don |date=May 7, 2021 |title=Despite Chip Shortage, Chip Innovation Is Booming |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/07/technology/semiconductor-chip-innovation-boom.html |newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref><ref name="prdso2020">{{cite news |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/synopsys-advances-state-of-the-art-in-electronic-design-with-revolutionary-artificial-intelligence-technology-301021331.html |title=Synopsys Advances State-of-the-Art in Electronic Design with Revolutionary Artificial Intelligence Technology |website=PR Newswire |date=2020-03-11 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> The tool searches for optimization targets in large solution spaces of chip design to enhance power, performance, and area metrics.<ref name="synaipowered">{{cite web |url=https://www.synopsys.com/ai/ai-powered-eda/dso-ai.html |title=DSO.ai: AI-Driven Design Applications |website=Synopsys |date=2025-05-01 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref>
According to Synopsys, DSO.ai was used in over 100 commercial chip [[tape-out]]s by 2023; the company stated that users observed increases in productivity and reductions in power consumption.<ref name="100tapeouts">{{cite news |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ai-designed-chips-reach-scale-with-first-100-commercial-tape-outs-using-synopsys-technology-301739936.html |title=AI-designed Chips Reach Scale with First 100 Commercial Tape-Outs Using Synopsys Technology |website=PR Newswire |date=2023-02-07 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref>

In March 2023, Synopsys expanded its artificial intelligence applications by introducing VSO.ai (Verification Space Optimization) and TSO.ai (Test Space Optimization) as part of the Synopsys.ai suite.<ref name="tso-reuters">{{cite news |last=Nellis |first=Stephen |date=March 29, 2023 |title=Synopsys spreads AI throughout its chip design tools |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/synopsys-spreads-ai-throughout-its-chip-design-tools-2023-03-29/ |publisher=[[Reuters]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Shilov |first=Anton |date=March 30, 2023 |title=Synopsys Intros AI-Powered EDA Suite to Accelerate Chip Design and Cut Costs |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/18798/synopsysai-aipowered-eda-suite-accelerates-chip-design-and-cuts-costs- |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330161900/https://www.anandtech.com/show/18798/synopsysai-aipowered-eda-suite-accelerates-chip-design-and-cuts-costs- |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 30, 2023 |website=[[AnandTech]]}}</ref><ref name="stocktitan">{{cite news |url=https://www.stocktitan.net/news/SNPS/synopsys-ai-unveiled-as-industry-s-first-full-stack-ai-driven-eda-c9evqxoq6qej.html |title=Synopsys.ai Unveiled as Industry's First Full-Stack, AI-Driven EDA Suite for Chipmakers |website=Stock Titan |date=2023-03-29 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> VSO.ai uses machine learning to accelerate verification coverage closure and identify functional coverage gaps, while TSO.ai applies reinforcement learning to optimize test pattern generation.<ref name="eenewsai">{{cite news |url=https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/synopsys-adds-ai-to-its-verification-and-test-tools/ |title=Synopsys adds AI to its verification and test tools |website=eeNews Europe |date=2023-03-30 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> [[Renesas]] reported achieving up to 10x improvement in reducing functional coverage holes and up to 30% increase in IP verification productivity using VSO.ai.<ref name="vsoai">{{cite web |url=https://www.synopsys.com/ai/ai-powered-eda/vso-ai.html |title=VSO.ai: Industry-Leading AI-Driven Verification Solution for Faster Coverage Closure |website=Synopsys |date=2025-07-24 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref>

In November 2023, Synopsys launched Synopsys.ai Copilot through a collaboration with [[Microsoft]], integrating [[Microsoft Azure|Azure]] [[OpenAI]] service to provide [[generative artificial intelligence]] capabilities for semiconductor design via the use of [[large language model]]s.<ref name="copilot-barrons">{{cite web |title=Synopsys Unveils New AI Tool for Chip Design |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/synopsys-stock-ai-tool-chip-design-24151c3a |publisher=Barrons |access-date=14 December 2023}}</ref><ref name="copilotlaunch">{{cite news |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/synopsys-announces-synopsysai-copilot-breakthrough-genai-capability-to-accelerate-chip-design-301988274.html |title=Synopsys Announces Synopsys.ai Copilot, Breakthrough GenAI Capability to Accelerate Chip Design |website=PR Newswire |date=2023-11-15 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> Synopsys.ai Copilot supports natural language queries in chip design workflows; Synopsys asserts it may help mitigate anticipated staffing shortfalls in the semiconductor industry.<ref name="copilotlaunch" />

As of 2025, the evolution of Synopsys' AI strategy has progressed beyond individual AI tools toward transforming entire workflows. According to industry analysis, early-career engineers in chip design traditionally spend up to 40% of their time searching for information and performing repetitive manual tasks, creating significant inefficiencies in the design process. Synopsys has responded by developing assistive AI technologies that can process large amounts of proprietary technical documentation and EDA tool logs, generate optimized code and scripts, and provide real-time debugging suggestions. Synopsys reports that some users have applied AI-based tools to tasks such as [[Analogue electronics | analog circuit design]], [[register-transfer level]] (RTL) code generation, [[static timing analysis|timing analysis]], and [[design rule checking]], with the intent of reallocating engineering effort toward more complex design activities.<ref name="edesign">{{cite web |url=https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/embedded/machine-learning/article/55301948/synopsys-how-ai-is-supercharging-chip-design-workflows |title=How AI is Supercharging Chip Design Workflows |website=Electronic Design | date=2025-07-13| first = Shankar | last = Krishnamurthy |access-date=2025-08-08}}</ref>

At the March 2025 SNUG (Synopsys User Group) conference, CEO Sassine Ghazi presented Synopsys’s strategic framework for '''AgentEngineer''' technologies, which the company describes as progressing from AI assistance toward more autonomous chip design workflows. Analogous to  the [[Self-driving_car#Classifications| classification of vehicular autonomy]], this framework defines five distinct levels of automation (including existing products) designed to address the semiconductor industry’s talent shortage and empower engineers to undertake more creative, value-added work while accelerating time-to-market:<ref name="5levels"/><ref name="Reuters20250319">{{cite news |title=Synopsys lays out strategy for AI 'agents' to design computer chips |publisher=Reuters |date=19 March 2025 |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/synopsys-lays-out-strategy-ai-agents-design-computer-chips-2025-03-19/ |access-date=2025-08-09}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
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! Level !! Short Description !! Details and Illustrations
|-f
| Level 1 || Current AI assistants and copilots creating scripts using large language models || '''AI-Assisted Design Automation:''' AI works alongside designers in daily tools to enable conversational interactions and automated script generation. The system provides productivity boosts and can double productivity for memory providers.<ref>{{cite web|title = Synopsys.ai Copilot Breakthrough GenAI Capability to Accelerate Chip Design | publisher = Synopsys Press Release | date = November 15, 2023 | url = https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/synopsys-announces-synopsys-ai-copilot-breakthrough-genai-capability-to-accelerate-chip-design-301997593.html}}</ref> For example, Synopsys.ai Copilot converts natural language requirements into formal verification assertions and generates RTL code snippets with guardrails and correctness checking.
|-
| Level 2 || Agents acting on specific workflow tasks || '''Task-Specific AI Applications:''' Specialized AI agents are deployed including DSO.ai for design-space optimization of digital circuit implementation flows, VSO.ai to improve verification coverage gaps, TSO.ai for test optimization, and ASO.ai for analog circuit design.<ref>{{cite web| title = DSO.ai: AI-Driven Design Applications | publisher = Synopsys | date = May 2025 | url = https://www.synopsys.com/ai/ai-powered-eda/dso-ai.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = VSO.ai: AI-Powered Verification | publisher = Synopsys | date = May 2025 | url = https://www.synopsys.com/ai/ai-powered-eda/vso-ai.html}}</ref> TSO.ai provides autonomous test optimization, significantly improving throughput.<ref>{{cite web|title = TSO.ai: AI-Driven Test Solution | publisher = Synopsys | date = May 2025 | url = https://www.synopsys.com/ai/ai-powered-eda/tso-ai.html}}</ref>
|-
| Level 3 || Multi-agent coordination across workflows || '''Coordinated Multi-Agent Systems:''' Multiple AI agents collaborate across design, verification, test, and manufacturing stages. Agents share context and coordinate handoffs to optimize full flows rather than isolated tasks.<ref>{{cite web |title = "AgentEngineer™ Technology: Transforming Engineering Workflows | publisher = Synopsys Blog | date = May 6, 2025 | url = https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/chip-design/agentengineer-technology-transforming-engineering-workflows.html}}</ref>
|-
| Level 4 || Advanced learning capabilities with quality assessment and flow refinement || '''Self-Improving AI Systems:''' for example, DSO.ai demonstrates continuous self-refinement via [[reinforcement learning]], rewarding actions that improve power, performance, and area (PPA) and penalizing regressions. Hundreds of chip [[tape-out]]s have achieved significant PPA improvements, faster runtimes, and improved verification coverage by more than 10%.<ref name="edesign"/>
|-
| Level 5 || Fully autonomous decision-making where engineers input product specifications and entire subsystems are created automatically || '''Full Autonomous Design (Agentic AI):''' end-to-end subsystems are created from high-level product specifications with no human intervention. Predefined automation gives way to autonomous systems that learn, explore, and make decisions to meet complex goals.<ref name="5levels">{{cite web | last = Ghazi | first = Sassine | title = Re-engineering Engineering™: AI-Powered Innovation| publisher = Synopsys Blog | date = March 19, 2025 |url = https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/chip-design/re-engineering-engineering-with-ai-innovation.html}}</ref>
|}
The transition to autonomous AI agents aims to enable engineers to focus on activities that differentiate products and accelerate time-to-market, transforming the traditional chip design process from manual workflows to AI-orchestrated automation.<ref name="edesign"/>

== Mergers and acquisitions ==
Synopsys has grown significantly by acquiring companies in electronic design automation and related fields.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.synopsys.com/company/acquisitions.html|title=Strategic Acquisitions|website=www.synopsys.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-03|archive-date=2019-06-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607211522/https://www.synopsys.com/company/acquisitions.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== CoWare ===
CoWare development was initiated by the [[IMEC|Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre]] in Belgium as an internal project in 1992;<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Verkest|first1=D.|last2=Rompaey|first2=K.|last3=Bolsens|first3=I.|last4=Man|first4=H.|date=October 1996|title=CoWare—A design environment for heterogeneous hardware/software systems|journal=Design Automation for Embedded Systems|volume=1|issue=4|pages=357–386|citeseerx=10.1.1.15.2686|doi=10.1007/BF00209910}}</ref> it spun off as an independent company, supplying platform-driven [[electronic system-level]] (ESL) design software and services, four years later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imec-int.com/en/spin-offs |title=imec spin-offs |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=[[IMEC]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Clarke |first=Peter |date=March 7, 2005 |title=CoWare joins IMEC multimedia development project |url=https://www.edn.com/coware-joins-imec-multimedia-development-project/ |website=Electronic Design News}}</ref> CoWare was acquired by Synopsys in February 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2010/02/08/daily15.html |title=Synopsys to acquire CoWare |date=February 8, 2010 |publisher=[[American City Business Journals]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|url=https://news.synopsys.com/index.php?s=20295&item=123132|title=Synopsys to Acquire CoWare, Inc.|date=2010-02-08|publisher=Synopsys|access-date=2022-08-10}}</ref>

=== Code Dx ===
{{main|Code Dx}}
Code Dx was an American software technology company active from 2015 to 2021. The company's self-titled flagship product is a vulnerability management system that combines and correlates the results generated by a wide variety of [[Static program analysis|static]] and [[Vulnerability scanner|dynamic]] testing tools. It was acquired by Synopsys in 2021.<ref>{{cite web | last=Riley | first=Duncan | date=June 8, 2021 | url=https://siliconangle.com/2021/06/08/synopsys-snaps-code-dx-consolidated-risk-reporting-across-software-vulnerability-data/ | title= Synopsys snaps up Code Dx for consolidated risk reporting across software vulnerability data  | work=SiliconAngle}}</ref>

=== Avanti Corporation ===
{{Redirect-distinguish|ArcSys|Arc System Works}}
Avanti Corporation (styled as "Avant!") was founded when several former [[Cadence Design Systems]] employees bought the startup ArcSys, which had previously merged with Integrated Silicon Solutions (ISS),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.edn.com/hsu-stays-in-taiwan-for-dac/|title=Hsu Stays in Taiwan for DAC|first=Gale|last=Morrison|date=June 19, 2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422185315/https://www.edn.com/hsu-stays-in-taiwan-for-dac/|website=Electronic Design News|archive-date=2021-04-22|url-status=live}}</ref> gaining Avanti its [[design rule checking]] and [[layout versus schematic]] tool Hercules (including 3D silicon structure modeling). Avanti then bought Compass Design Automation, which had fully integrated IC design flow and [[ASIC]] libraries, especially its [[place and route]] tool, which Avanti reworked to create Saturn and Apollo II. Avanti also bought TMA (Technology Modeling Associates), which brought its pioneering [[Technology CAD|TCAD]] and Proteus [[optical proximity correction]] tools. The acquisition of Avanti was Synopsys' most significant and controversial acquisition. At the time, Avanti was the No. 4 company in the EDA industry, and was struggling with a [[Cadence Design Systems, Inc. v. Avanti Corp|major lawsuit from Cadence]] for software theft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2001-09-02/the-avant-saga-does-crime-pay|title=The Avant! Saga: Does Crime Pay? The inside story of a company that stole software code|date=September 2, 2001|website=[[Bloomberg Businessweek]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822012730/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2001-09-02/the-avant-saga-does-crime-pay|archive-date=2017-08-22|url-status=live}}</ref> Avanti was merged into Synopsys on June 6, 2002, during the litigation. Synopsys paid Cadence about $265 million to end that litigation. Soon after the settlement, the [[California Supreme Court]] upheld the lower court's earlier decision. Synopsys then paid $26.1 million to [[Silvaco]] to settle two of Silvaco's three lawsuits against [[Meta-Software]], earlier purchased by Avanti, and its president. The lawsuits were filed in 1995 and inherited by Avanti.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.synopsys.com/content/dam/synopsys/company/investor-relations/final8-k_73002.pdf |title=Synopsys Form 8K/A July 26, 2002 |access-date=March 6, 2021 |archive-date=October 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024152259/https://www.synopsys.com/content/dam/synopsys/company/investor-relations/final8-k_73002.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Optical Research Associates ===
Synopsys acquired Optical Research Associates (ORA) in 2010, including its software products ''CODE V'' and ''LightTools''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Synopsys acquires Optical Research Associates |url=https://spie.org/news/1011_synopsys-buys-ora |website=SPIE.org |date=11 Oct 2010 |access-date=17 Nov 2025}}</ref> 

=== Magma Design Automation ===
Synopsys agreed to buy its competitor [[Magma Design Automation]] for $507 million in an all-cash deal in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web |last=Musil |first=Steven |date=November 30, 2011 |title=Synopsys to buy rival Magma for $507 million |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/synopsys-to-buy-rival-magma-for-507-million/ |website=[[CNET]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Clark |first=Don |date=December 1, 2011 |title=Synopsys Deal Will Narrow Chip Field |url=https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/SB10001424052970204012004577070841351213440 |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]}}</ref>

The two companies previously faced drawn-out, back-and-forth patent disputes, which began in 2004. These disputes arose when Synopsys claimed one of Magma's co-founders, Lukas van Ginneken, developed technology for Magma products that was based on work he conducted while employed at Synopsys. While van Ginneken later acknowledged the claim, Magma and Synopsys continued disputing each other's patents.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eetimes.com/co-founders-admissions-roil-magma/ |title=Co-founder's admissions roil Magma |date=April 18, 2005 |website=[[EE Times]]}}</ref> The litigations were eventually settled in 2007, with Magma paying Synopsys $12.5&nbsp;million, and the companies agreeing to cross-license the disputed patents to each other.<ref>{{cite web |last=McGrath |first=Dylan |date=March 30, 2007 |title=Patent resolution removes cloud over Magma |url=https://www.eetimes.com/patent-resolution-removes-cloud-over-magma/ |website=[[EE Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Deffree |first=Suzanne |date=December 1, 2011 |title=Synopsys to buy Magma for $507 million |url=https://www.edn.com/synopsys-to-buy-magma-for-507-million/ |website=[[Electronic Design (magazine)|Electronic Design]]}}</ref>

=== Ciranova ===
Ciranova was an EDA company which focused on analog design automation. The company authored the Python-based PyCell software now central to IPL Alliance iPDK parameterized cells (used by many foundries such as TSMC), and also developed an automatic analog layout tools called Helix.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eetimes.com/ciranovas-labours-bear-analog-layout-fruit/ |title=Ciranova's labours bear analog layout fruit |date=June 2, 2008 |website=[[EE Times]]}}</ref> Ciranova was acquired by Synopsys in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.synopsys.com/home?item=123403 |title=Synopsys Acquires Ciranova |date=July 30, 2012 |website=Synopsys}}</ref>

=== Novas Software ===
Novas Software was a company founded in 1996 to address debugging of chip designs. Novas was purchased by Taiwan-based EDA company SpringSoft in May 2008. SpringSoft and Novas were acquired by Synopsys in 2012.<ref name=":0" />

=== Numerical Technologies ===
Numerical Technologies, Inc. was a San Jose-based [[electronic design automation]] public ([[NASDAQ]]: NMTC) company. The company was primarily known for its intellectual property, software tools and services covering [[phase-shifting mask]] technology. On March 3, 2003, it was acquired by Synopsys for $250&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite news |last=Prince |first=Marcelo |date=January 13, 2003 |title=Synopsys Agrees to Acquire Numerical for $250 Million |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1042471589946245984 |newspaper=[[The Wall Street Journal]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eetimes.com/single-transistor-soi-memory-firm-raises-6-million/ |title=Single-transistor SOI memory firm raises $6 million |date=March 23, 2003 |last=Clarke |first=Peter |website=[[EE Times]]}}</ref>

=== SpringSoft ===
{{Redirect-distinguish|SpringSoft|Spring (company)}}SpringSoft is a software company that developed [[VLSI]] design and debugging software. The company was founded with a grant from the [[National Science Council (Taiwan)|Taiwanese National Science Council]] in February 1996.

In 1997, SpringSoft established Novas Software in [[Silicon Valley]] to market Springsoft's [[VLSI]] Debugging software. SpringSoft created a custom layout tool called Laker and a US-based company called Silicon Canvas. In May 2008, SpringSoft purchased Novas Software Silicon Canvas and combined them to form the wholly owned subsidiary SpringSoft USA. SpringSoft employed over 400 people with office locations across the world.

Synopsys announced its acquisition of SpringSoft in 2012.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/08/03/ma-172/|title=M&A: August 3, 2012|last=Primack|first=Dan|publisher=Finance.fortune.cnn.com|access-date=2012-08-03|archive-date=2012-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006095141/http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/08/03/ma-172/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Synplicity ===
{{Redirect-distinguish|Synplicity|Syncplicity}}
Synplicity Inc. was a supplier of software for the design of [[programmable logic devices]] ([[Field-programmable gate array|FPGAs]], [[Programmable logic device|PLDs]], and [[Complex programmable logic device|CPLDs]]) used for communications, military/aerospace, consumer, semiconductor, computer and other electronic systems. Synplicity's tools provided [[logic synthesis]], physical synthesis, and [[Verification and validation|verification]] functions for FPGA, [[FPGA prototyping|FPGA-based ASIC prototyping]], and [[Digital signal processor|DSP]] designers. Synplicity was listed on Nasdaq until it was acquired by Synopsys for $227 million in a transaction finalized on May 15, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |author=Ann Steffora Mutschler |date=2008-03-20 |title=Synopsys buys Synplicity for $227M |url=http://edn.com/electronics-news/4327282/Synopsys-buys-Synplicity-for-227M |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227185611/http://www.edn.com/electronics-news/4327282/Synopsys-buys-Synplicity-for-227M |archive-date=2017-02-27 |access-date=2015-01-17 |publisher=[[EDN (magazine)|EDN]]}}</ref>

=== ARC International ===
ARC International PLC was the designer of [[ARC (processor)|ARC]] ([[Argonaut Software|Argonaut]] [[RISC]] Core) embedded processors, which were widely used in [[System on a chip|SoC]] devices for [[Internet of things|IoT]], storage, digital home, mobile, and automotive applications. [[Virage Logic]], which acquired ARC International in 2009, was sold to Synopsys in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |last=Happich |first=Julien |date=November 9, 2009 |title=Virage Logic completes acquisition of ARC International |url=https://www.eetimes.com/virage-logic-completes-acquisition-of-arc-international/ |website=[[EE Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Phadke |first=Manasi |date=June 10, 2010 |title=Synopsys to buy Virage Logic for $315 mln |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/viragelogic-takeover-synopsys-idCNSGE6590IH20100610 |work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref>

=== Coverity ===
In February 2014, Synopsys agreed to acquire [[static code analysis]] vendor [[Coverity]] for $375{{nbsp}}million. Synopsys relied on Coverity's products for around ten years prior to the acquisition, helping improve software security by finding and fixing defects in software code before its release.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2014/02/20/synopsys-buys-coverity-for-375m-to.html |title=Synopsys buys Coverity for $375M to improve software quality, security |date=February 20, 2014 |last=Schubarth |first=Cromwell |publisher=[[American City Business Journals]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Prior |first=Anna |date=February 19, 2014 |title=Synopsys Posts 3.2% Drop in Profit |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/synopsys-posts-3-2-drop-in-profit-1392845783 |newspaper=[[The Wall Street Journal]]}}</ref>

Coverity's open-source Coverity Scan tool was hacked and used for [[cryptocurrency mining]] in February 2018. Synopsys took down the service for four weeks and confirmed the incident did not affect any of its corporate network and found no evidence of data abuse of its open-source users.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theregister.com/2018/03/19/coverity_scan_cryptomining/ |title=Coverity Scan code checker's systems crypto-jacked to run cheeky mining op |date=March 19, 2018 |last=Leyden |first=John |website=[[The Register]]}}</ref>

=== Codenomicon ===
In 2015 Synopsys acquired the [[Finland|Finnish]] developer of security software '''Codenomicon'''.<ref name="codenomicon">{{cite press release |url=https://news.synopsys.com/2015-04-20-Synopsys-to-Acquire-Software-Security-Company-Codenomicon |title=Synopsys to Acquire Software Security Company Codenomicon |publisher=Synopsys |date=April 20, 2015 |accessdate=September 12, 2024}}</ref> Codenomicon had itself previously acquired the Finnish software company '''Clarified Networks''' in 2011.<ref name="cn">{{cite press release |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110523005692/en/Codenomicon-Acquires-Clarified-Networks |title=Codenomicon acquires Clarified Networks |agency=[[BusinessWire]] |date=May 23, 2011 |accessdate=September 12, 2024}}</ref>

=== Cigital ===
Synopsys announced the acquisition of [[Cigital]] along with its 2015 spinoff Codiscope in November 2016. The suite of its software security products became part of Synopsys' software integrity group.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/synopsys-to-buy-llr-backed-cigital-1478636742 |title=Synopsys to Buy LLR-Backed Cigital |date=November 8, 2016 |newspaper=[[The Wall Street Journal]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theregister.com/2016/11/08/synopsys_buys_cigital/ |title=Synopsys buys Cigital in secure DevOps push |date=November 8, 2016 |last=Leyden |first=John |website=[[The Register]]}}</ref>

=== QuantumWise ===
In 2017 Synopsys acquired the atomic-scale modeling software company QuantumWise (former [[Atomistix]]), which provides tools for quantum-based and classical simulations in the field of material science.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-synopsys-strengthens-design-techno/brief-synopsys-strengthens-design-technology-co-optimization-solution-with-acquisition-of-quantumwise-idINASB0BK1F |title=Synopsys strengthens design-technology co-optimization solution with acquisition of QuantumWise |date=September 18, 2017 |publisher=[[Reuters]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Synopsys (SNPS) Buys QuantumWise, Grows through Acquisitions |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/synopsys-snps-buys-quantumwise-grows-114211534.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Black Duck Software ===

[[Black Duck Software]] was a [[privately held company]] focused on automating the process of identifying and creating an inventory of open source code used in software applications, as well as detecting known security vulnerabilities and license compliance issues. It ran the [[Open Hub]] website. Black Duck Software was acquired by Synopsys in December 2017 for $565 million<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/02/fifteen-year-old-black-duck-software-gets-its-exit-selling-to-synopsys-for-565-million/|title=Fifteen-year-old Black Duck Software gets its exit, selling to Synopsys for $565 million|last=Loizos|first=Connie|date=3 November 2017|website=[[TechCrunch]]|access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref> and integrated into the Software Integrity Group (SIG)<ref>{{cite web |title=Software security vendor Synopsys acquires Black Duck for $565 million |url=https://cisomag.com/software-security-vendor-synopsys-acquires-black-duck-565-million/ |website=CISOMAG |date=2017-11-06 |accessdate=2024-11-11}}</ref> until it was spun out.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2024-11-11 |date=2024-10-01 |title=Synopsys Software Integrity Group Rebrands as Black Duck – A New Era in Application Security |url=https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/10/01/synopsys-software-integrity-group-rebrands-as-black-duck-a-new-era-in-application-security/ |website=IT Security Guru}}</ref> In October 2024, the [[private equity firms]] [[Clearlake Capital]] and [[Francisco Partners]] completed the acquisition of the Synopsys Software Integrity Group (SIG) to reestablish Black Duck Software as an independent standalone [[application security]] company. The transaction, first announced in May 2024, was valued at up to $2.1 billion, including $475 million in cash.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Clearlake and Francisco Partners Complete Acquisition of Black Duck Software, Formerly Known as Synopsys Software Integrity Group |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clearlake-and-francisco-partners-complete-acquisition-of-black-duck-software-formerly-known-as-synopsys-software-integrity-group-302264926.html |location=Santa Monica and San Francisco, CA |publisher=PR Newswire |agency=Lambert and Sloane & Co. |date=2024-10-01 |accessdate=2024-11-11}}</ref>

=== WhiteHat Security ===

In April 2022, Synopsys announced the acquisition of WhiteHat Security for $330&nbsp;million.<ref name=whs>{{Cite web |title=Synopsys Buying SaaS Security Company WhiteHat For $330 million |url=https://www.crn.com/news/security/synopsys-buying-saas-security-company-whitehat-for-330-million |date=2022-04-28 |last=Haranas |first=Mark |website=[[CRN (magazine)|CRN]]}}</ref> WhiteHat Security was founded in 2001 and provides application security as well as insights for DevOps teams.<ref name=whs />

=== PikeTec ===

In 2023, Synopsys completed the acquisition of PikeTec, a provider of verification and testing tools for automotive software.<ref>{{cite web |title=Synopsys completes acquisition of PikeTec car testing software firm |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/synopsys-completes-acquisition-of-piketec-car-testing-software-firm/ |publisher=VentureBeat |access-date=14 December 2023}}</ref>

=== Intrinsic ID ===
In March 2024, Synopsys announced it had acquired the [[Internet of things]] digital authentication company Intrinsic ID for an undisclosed amount.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024 |title=Synopsys expands IP portfolio with acquisition of Intrinsic ID |url=https://evertiq.com/design/55435 |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=evertiq.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Ansys ===
In January 2024, Synopsys announced its intention to acquire engineering software company [[Ansys]] for $35{{nbsp}}billion.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nellis |first1=Stephen |title=Synopsys says new tools help design cars, data centers faster |work=Reuters |date=March 20, 2024 |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/synopsys-says-new-tools-help-design-cars-data-centers-faster-2024-03-20/ |access-date=8 April 2024}}</ref> That would expand Synopsys' prominence in simulation software and systems design for chip designers, automobiles, airplanes. The companies have had a research and development partnership since 2017.<ref name="ansys-r">{{cite web |first1=Milana |last1=Vinn |first2=Anirban |last2=Sen |first3=Stephen |last3=Nellis |title=Synopsys seeks to acquire engineering software company Ansys-sources |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/synopsys-finalizes-35-bln-deal-buy-engineering-software-vendor-ansys-source-2024-01-16/ |date=16 January 2024 |publisher=Reuters |access-date=24 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first1=Asa |last1=Fitch |first2=Ben |last2=Glickman |date=16 January 2024 |title=Synopsys to Acquire Ansys in $35 Billion Deal |url=https://www.wsj.com/tech/synopsys-to-acquire-ansys-in-35-billion-deal-52c241f3 |access-date=16 January 2024 |work=The Wall Street Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> 

The Federal Trade Commission required Synopsys to divest certain assets as part of the acquisition.<ref name="ftc2025">{{cite web |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/05/ftc-require-synopsys-ansys-divest-assets-proceed-merger |title=FTC to Require Synopsys and Ansys to Divest Assets to Proceed with Merger |publisher=Federal Trade Commission |date=2025-06-17 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> Under the proposed consent order, Synopsys agreed to divest its optical and photonic software tools, while Ansys divested its PowerArtist power consumption analysis tool.<ref name="ftc2025" /> In September 2024, Synopsys announced it would sell its optical systems division to [[Keysight |Keysight Technologies]] to address regulatory concerns.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Flaherty |first=Nick |date=September 20, 2024 |title=Synopsys to sell Optical Solutions Group to Keysight as part of Ansys deal |url=https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/synopsys-to-sell-optical-solutions-group-to-keysight-as-part-of-ansys-deal/ |website=eeNews Europe}}</ref>

In January 2025, Synopsys announced that the [[European Commission]] had approved its proposed $35 Billion acquisition of [[Ansys]] in Phase 1, marking significant progress in obtaining regulatory clearances for the merger. The company also reported that the UK Competition and Markets Authority had provisionally accepted remedies for Phase 1 approval, and the waiting period under the U.S. [[Hart–Scott–Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act|Hart-Scott-Rodino]] Antitrust Improvements Act had expired. While actively working with the U.S. [[Federal Trade Commission]] (FTC) on proposed remedies review, Synopsys noted that China's State Administration for Market Regulation had officially accepted their merger filing. The acquisition aimed to address growing customer demands for integrated Electronic Design Automation and Simulation and Analysis software solutions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=StockTitan |date=2025-01-10 |title=Synopsys-Ansys Merger Gains EU Approval, Clearing Major Regulatory Hurdle for $35B Deal |url=https://www.stocktitan.net/news/SNPS/synopsys-responds-to-the-european-commission-approving-its-proposed-ysdb8j5p09jp.html |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=www.stocktitan.net |language=en}}</ref> The acquisition was completed on July 17, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Synopsys |date=2025-07-17 |title=Synopsys Completes Acquisition of Ansys |url=https://news.synopsys.com/2025-07-17-Synopsys-Completes-Acquisition-of-Ansys |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=news.synopsys.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Controversies ==

=== Export control investigations and restrictions ===
==== Commerce Department investigation ====

In 2022, media outlets indicated that the [[U.S. Department of Commerce]] had opened an inquiry into whether Synopsys may have breached export control rules related to China. The review reportedly focused on Synopsys’s collaboration with its Chinese partners and whether it supplied chip designs and software to [[Huawei Technologies]]' HiSilicon unit for manufacture at [[Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation]] (SMIC),<ref name="communications-daily2022">{{cite web |url=https://communicationsdaily.com/article/2022/04/15/commerce-investigating-synopsys-for-export-control-violations-report-says-2204140057 |title=Commerce Investigating Synopsys for Export Control Violations, Report Says |publisher=Communications Daily |date=2022-04-15 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> given that both Huawei and SMIC had been placed on the U.S. Entity List due to national security concerns. Synopsys disclosed in December 2021 that it had received a subpoena from the Bureau of Industry and Security requesting information about "transactions with certain Chinese entities". The company stated it believed it was in full compliance with all applicable regulations.<ref name="communications-daily2022" />

==== 2025 export restrictions ====

In May 2025, in the context of trade negotiations with China, the US government briefly paused the issuing of licenses for exports of airplane and semiconductor technology to China, which impacted Synopsys and its competitors.<ref name="pause"/><ref name="unpause"/> Synopsys suspended its financial guidance after receiving a letter from the [[Bureau of Industry and Security]] informing it of new export restrictions related to China.<ref name="prnewswire-may2025">{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/synopsys-issues-statement-in-connection-with-bis-letter-302468694.html |title=Synopsys Issues Statement in Connection with BIS Letter |publisher=PR Newswire |date=2025-05-29 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> According to an internal memo obtained by Reuters, Synopsys told staff in China to halt services and sales in the country and stop taking new orders to comply with the new restrictions, which took effect on May 29, 2025.<ref name="reuters2025">{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/china/synopsys-halts-china-sales-due-us-export-restrictions-internal-memo-shows-2025-05-30/ |title=Exclusive: Synopsys halts China sales due to US export restrictions, internal memo shows |publisher=Reuters |date=2025-05-30 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref> The restrictions broadly prohibited sales of Synopsys products and services to China, affecting all customers in the country. However, in July 2025, the U.S. government rescinded these export controls, allowing Synopsys and other electronic design automation companies to resume sales to China.<ref name="cnbc2025">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/03/us-lifts-chip-software-curbs-on-china-amid-trade-truce-synopsys-says-.html |title=U.S. lifts chip software curbs on China amid trade truce |publisher=CNBC |date=2025-07-03 |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref>

== See also ==
*[[List of EDA companies]]
*[[Comparison of EDA software]]
*[[List of tools for static code analysis]]
*[[Security information and event management]]
*[[Dynamic application security testing]]

== References ==
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