Synopsys Sells Processor IP Solutions Business to GlobalFoundries
Synopsys (SNPS) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries (GFS). Synopsys' extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market. With this transaction, GF is acquiring the Synopsys Processor IP portfolio, which consists of ARC-V and ARC CPU IP, DSP IP, Neural Network Processing Unit IP, and related software development tools, including ARC MetaWare Development Toolkits. The transaction also includes Synopsys' ASIP Designer and ASIP Programmer tools for automating the design and implementation of application-specific instruction-set processors. Synopsys and GF will work together to ensure Processor IP customers are fully supported through the transition, without disruption. Synopsys will retain and continue to grow its broad design IP portfolio spanning logic libraries, embedded memories, interface IP, security IP, and subsystems. This transaction is not material to Synopsys' business, and terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of calendar year 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals. Until the transaction closes, the business will continue to operate as part of Synopsys with a focus on execution, customer service, and continued innovation.
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