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Synopsys announced an expanded collaboration with TSMC to advance next-generation AI systems through enhanced silicon IP and AI-powered chip design tools. The partnership focuses on optimizing performance, power efficiency, and scalability across advanced semiconductor nodes, including 3nm and 2nm technologies.

The companies highlighted progress in high-speed connectivity solutions, including 224G and 64G interface technologies, as well as advancements in 3D chip design and co-packaged optics for data centers. AI-assisted design tools are also being integrated to improve productivity and accelerate chip development cycles.

The collaboration aims to support growing demand for high-performance computing and AI infrastructure by enabling faster, more efficient semiconductor innovation.

Source: PR Newswire
Synopsys Inc. is supporting NASA’s Artemis program by providing simulation tools to analyze spacesuit safety and develop lunar communication systems.

The work includes modeling spacesuit exposure to lunar conditions and testing antenna performance and cellular connectivity on the Moon using digital twin technology, helping reduce mission risks and improve astronaut safety.
Synopsys supports Arm’s new AGI CPU for next-generation AI data centers

March 24, 2026 — Synopsys announced its collaboration with Arm to support the development of the new Arm AGI CPU, providing full-stack design, IP, and verification solutions for advanced AI and high-performance computing workloads.

The partnership leverages Synopsys’ electronic design automation tools, silicon-proven interface IP, and hardware-assisted verification systems to optimize power, performance, and efficiency in the new data center processor.

Built on Arm’s Neoverse architecture, the AGI CPU targets next-generation AI infrastructure, requiring complex system validation and scalable design capabilities.

Synopsys said its solutions helped accelerate development, reduce integration risk, and enable faster time to market, reinforcing its role in advancing custom silicon innovation for AI-driven computing environments.
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Synopsys (SNPS) launched Ansys 2026 R1, introducing new AI-powered simulation and digital engineering capabilities that integrate Synopsys and Ansys technologies to streamline product development workflows.

The release combines generative AI, multiphysics simulation and digital twin technology to help engineering teams explore designs faster, automate complex processes and validate systems earlier in the development cycle. It also introduces new agentic AI tools, enhanced system-level engineering workflows and expanded digital twin capabilities for analyzing real-world performance.

Synopsys said the new platform aims to help companies design more complex AI-driven and software-defined systems more efficiently while reducing reliance on physical testing.

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Synopsys (SNPS) introduced new software-defined hardware-assisted verification (HAV) platforms and capabilities aimed at accelerating the development of increasingly complex AI chips used in data centers and edge devices.

The update includes new ZeBu and HAPS platforms, delivering up to 2x higher performance and capacity for large AI chip designs, as well as industry-first hardware-assisted test automation features designed to detect system-level and cache-coherency bugs earlier in the development cycle.

The company said the new verification technologies will help semiconductor firms validate AI processors faster and bring advanced silicon products to market more efficiently.

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Synopsys Initiates $250 Million Share Repurchase Agreement
Synopsys, Inc. reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.409 billion, up from $1.455 billion in the prior-year period, reaching the high end of its guidance range.

GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.34, while non-GAAP EPS came in at $3.77, exceeding prior guidance. Management reiterated full-year fiscal 2026 revenue expectations of approximately $9.61 billion at the midpoint, including an expected $2.9 billion contribution from Ansys-related revenue.

The company also announced that its board approved a replenishment of its existing share repurchase program, authorizing up to $2.0 billion in additional common stock buybacks.

Source: Synopsys, PRNewswire, February 25, 2026.
Synopsys said it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries, sharpening its strategic focus on interface and foundation IP and higher-value, AI-driven opportunities.

Under the agreement, GlobalFoundries will acquire Synopsys’ processor IP portfolio, including ARC CPU and RISC-V IP, DSP and neural network processing unit IP, along with related software tools such as ARC MetaWare and ASIP design solutions. Synopsys said it will retain and continue to expand its broader design IP portfolio while supporting a smooth transition for customers and partners.

The companies said the transaction is not material to Synopsys’ financial results and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

Source: Synopsys, Inc., PR Newswire, January 14, 2026
Synopsys showcased its AI-driven, software-defined automotive engineering solutions at CES 2026, highlighting how virtualization and intelligent simulation can significantly reduce development costs and accelerate vehicle time to market. The company demonstrated advances spanning systems-level simulation to silicon design, new partnerships to enhance safety standards, and expanded virtualization kits that allow automakers to begin software development months before silicon is available, potentially cutting development cycles by up to a year.

Source: PR Newswire, Synopsys press release, January 6, 2026.
Synopsys (SNPS) posts record 2025 revenue and strong Q4 performance; outlines 2026 outlook

Synopsys (SNPS) reported record fiscal 2025 revenue of 7.054 billion dollars, up 15 percent from the prior year, with fourth-quarter revenue rising to 2.255 billion dollars. The quarter included 667.7 million dollars of revenue from Ansys, which Synopsys acquired during the year. Full-year Ansys contributions totaled 756.6 million dollars.

Both fourth-quarter and full-year non-GAAP earnings per share exceeded guidance. GAAP net income for Q4 rose to 448.7 million dollars, or 2.39 dollars per diluted share, while non-GAAP net income reached 543.1 million dollars, or 2.90 dollars per diluted share. For the full year, GAAP net income was 1.336 billion dollars, and non-GAAP net income was 2.138 billion dollars.

The company ended fiscal 2025 with a backlog of 11.4 billion dollars and expects another record year in fiscal 2026. Synopsys forecasts 2026 revenue of approximately 9.61 billion dollars at the midpoint, including 2.9 billion dollars of expected Ansys revenue and reflecting the divestiture of its Optical Solutions Group and PowerArtist RTL businesses.

CEO Sassine Ghazi said the company enters 2026 focused on sustainable growth, innovation and margin expansion, while CFO Shelagh Glaser emphasized operational efficiency and successful integration of Ansys.
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