The Synopsys Processor IP portfolio, which includes ARC-VÂ (RISC-V) and ARCÂ CPU IP, DSP IP, Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU) IP, and related software development tools, such as ARC MetaWare Development Toolkits, is being acquired by GF through this transaction.
Synopsys headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. (PRNewsfoto/Synopsys, Inc.)
Synopsys declared that it has reached a final deal for selling its Processor IP Solutions division to GlobalFoundries (GF). Designers could reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market because to Synopsys’ significant investment in IP quality, thorough technical support, and solid IP development methodology.
In addition to pursuing the highest-value, AI-driven possibilities from the cloud to the edge for customers spanning HPC, mobile, automotive, and consumer, this acquisition strengthens Synopsys’ IP business’s focus on solidifying its leadership position in interface and foundation IP.
The Synopsys Processor IP portfolio, which includes ARC-VÂ (RISC-V) and ARCÂ CPU IP, DSP IP, Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU) IP, and related software development tools, such as ARC MetaWare Development Toolkits, is being acquired by GF through this transaction.
Additionally, Synopsys’ ASIP Designer and ASIP Programmer tools for automating the design and implementation of application-specific instruction-set processors (ASIPs) are bundled in the transaction. Synopsys and GF will collaborate to ensure uninterrupted, complete support for Synopsys Processor IPÂ customers during the transition.
Leadership Comments
“We are focusing our IP resources and roadmap to further our leadership in essential interface and foundation IP while winning new, high-value opportunities that advance our position as the leading provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems,” said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys. “GF will be an excellent future steward for the processor IP solutions business, and we are committed to a smooth transition for the team, customers and partners.”
“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. “This move will strengthen our differentiated technology roadmap and position GF to deliver end-to-end solutions for our customers that will support the expansion of AI-enabled devices into the physical world.”
The terms of the agreement are not being revealed, and this transaction has no bearing on Synopsys’ company.
If all usual closing requirements are met, including obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, the transaction is anticipated to be finished in the second half of 2026.
The company will keep running as a part of Synopsys with an emphasis on execution, customer service, and ongoing innovation until the deal complete.
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The terms of the agreement are not being revealed, and this transaction has no bearing on Synopsys’ company.
