MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced it has
acquired Qualtera, a fast-growing provider of collaborative
high-performance, big data analytics for semiconductor test and
manufacturing. Qualtera's advanced analytics technology, combined
with the industry-leading Synopsys Yield Explorer® design-centric
yield management solution and Synopsys TestMAX™ test automation
solution, provides the foundation for improving the process of
using silicon measurements to guide improvements throughout a
device's development and manufacturing lifecycle. This unique
combination enables a post-silicon optimization solution that is
key to maximizing efficiencies from design all the way to device
shipment.
The terms of the deal, which are not material to Synopsys'
financials, are not being disclosed.
"Maximizing our customers' success in highly competitive
industries requires that both the pre-silicon and post-silicon
phases of the silicon lifecycle are fully optimized, and our goal
is to provide an end-to-end solution to make it more achievable for
our customers," said Sassine Ghazi,
general manager, Design Group at Synopsys. "Synopsys' acquisition
of Qualtera underscores our commitment to deliver post-silicon
optimization solutions that address the evolving needs of the
dynamic semiconductor industry."
Early in the device lifecycle, the analysis of silicon data
enables improvements in design modeling parameters to be used in
subsequent design iterations or in future designs in the same
technology node. Later in the lifecycle, analytics correlating
design information with detailed test result data can be used to
improve product yield ramps during manufacturing. The Synopsys
Yield Explorer solution enables the identification of systematic
yield limiters due to interactions between the manufacturing
process and physical design characteristics. Combining the
strengths of Yield Explorer with Qualtera's high-performance
analytics enables faster results and the ability to analyze larger
volumes of data for even greater accuracy.
Analytics can also drive significant improvements on the
production test floor. Intelligent analysis of manufacturing and
test data can drive specific actions to increase the efficiency of
the test process. Qualtera's analytics and production control
capabilities provide a perfect complement to Synopsys'
industry-leading TestMAX test automation family. Working together
these solutions enable the application of more efficient tests and
more accurate failure screening, helping customers to achieve the
lowest possible test costs, while ensuring the highest possible
shipped product quality.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™
partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products
and software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 15th
largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a
global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and
semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software
security and quality solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip
(SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software
developer writing applications that require the highest security
and quality, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver
innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at
www.synopsys.com.
Editorial Contact:
Simone Souza
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-6454
simone@synopsys.com
Investor Contact:
Lisa Ewbank
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-1901
synopsys-ir@synopsys.com
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