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Synopsys announces acquisition of SIGMA-C Software

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Synopsys, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of SIGMA-C Software AG (SIGMA-C), a Munich-based company providing simulation software.

Synopsys, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of SIGMA-C Software AG (SIGMA-C), a Munich-based company providing simulation software. The acquisition will enable a tighter integration between design and manufacturing tools, allowing Synopsys customers to perform more accurate design layout analysis with 3D lithography simulation and understand yield issues for effective DFM implementation.

As a result, Synopsys customers will benefit from reduced chip re-spins and increased product yields. Synopsys acquired SIGMA-C in an all-cash transaction for $20.5 million.

"By more tightly integrating design and manufacturing, Synopsys helps design and manufacturing engineers reduce risks associated with complex chip implementation," said Dr. Raul Camposano, senior vice president and CTO of Synopsys.

"The acquisition of SIGMA-C reinforces Synopsys' commitment to improving customers' yield by providing yet another critical link in the design-to-manufacturing process. For customers, the benefits are more accurate, predictive modelling capabilities, leading to lower development costs and increased yield."

"At 65 nanometers and below, lithography is a key process step to define critical patterns and control yield variations. Combining SIGMA-C's lithography modelling expertise with Synopsys' best-of-breed EDA, TCAD and DFM solutions is a logical next step in addressing the challenges at advanced technology nodes," said Dr. Christian K. Kalus, founder, president and CTO of Sigma-C.

"This acquisition signifies a major step towards providing integrated simulation and DFM solutions to our mutual customers. We are excited to be part of Synopsys."

The combination of SOLID E and Synopsys' Sentaurus (TCAD) will allow customers to optimize their entire wafer process cycle, thereby reducing the need to run experimental wafers.

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