Synopsys has sold its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries for an undisclosed sum. It follows the MIPS acquisition in August, which added its Risc-V IP software and tools to the foundry’s services.
The Synopsys Processor IP Solutions business includes ARC-V (Risc-V) and ARC CPU IP, DSP IP, NPU (network processing unit) IP, software development tools, including ARC MetaWare development toolkits and the tools for application-specific instruction set processors ASIP Designer and ASIP Programmer.
Synopsys said it will focus on interface and foundation IP and seek to develop AI-driven capabilities “from the cloud to the edge” for HPC, mobile, automotive and consumer applications. Its Design IP portfolio includes logic libraries, embedded memories, interface IP and security IP and sub-systems.
“This acquisition doubles down on our commitment to advancing our leadership in physical AI. By combining Synopsys’ ARC IP and MIPS technologies with GF’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, we are lowering the barrier for customer adoption of the essential technologies that our customers need to innovate faster for the next-generation of compute and AI applications,” said Tim Breen, CEO of GlobalFoundries (pictured).
The markets reacted positively to the news, with analysts commenting that the acquisition strengthened GF’s foundry services for the AI sector and custom silicon.
Synopsys and GF said they will work together to ensure Processor IP customers are fully supported through the transition, without disruption.
