13 Facts About Synopsys

Synopsys is an American electronic design automation company that focuses on silicon design and verification, silicon intellectual property and software security and quality.

In recent years, Synopsys has expanded its products and services to include application security testing.

Synopsys has gained attention due to its relationship with various Chinese state entities.

In 2018, Synopsys formed a partnership with the People's Liberation Army National Defence University and, in 2022, the company came under investigation by the United States Department of Justice for technology transfers to sanctioned entities in China.

Synopsys was founded by Aart J de Geus and David Gregory in 1986 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

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Synopsys was initially established as Optimal Solutions with a charter to develop and market synthesis technology developed by the team at General Electric.

In 2022, Synopsys was reported to be under investigation by the United States Department of Commerce for unlawful technology transfers to sanctioned companies such as Huawei's HiSilicon and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation.

In July 2022, agents from Taiwan's Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau raided the offices of a Synopsys-backed firm on suspicion of illegally poaching engineers from TSMC.

Synopsys paid Cadence about $265 million more to end all litigation.

Synopsys was primarily known for its intellectual property, software tools and services covering phase-shifting mask technology.

Synopsys was founded with a grant from the Taiwanese National Science Council in February 1996.

Synopsys has three divisions: Silicon Design and Verification, Silicon Intellectual Property, and Software Integrity.

In 2018, Synopsys partnered with the People's Liberation Army National Defence University to provide field-programmable gate array design training.