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Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) announced a collaboration with Keysight Technologies to enhance RF SoC design, integrating Keysight's RFPro with Synopsys's Custom Compiler.

This partnership facilitates a streamlined design flow for 5G systems, allowing for efficient electromagnetic (EM) analysis, thereby improving productivity and accelerating time-to-market. CoreHW has already deployed this solution to meet complex design requirements for advanced RF chips, bolstering performance and optimizing power consumption.

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) has launched the industry's first comprehensive IP solution for PCI Express 6.0, which includes a controller, PHY, and verification IP. This solution supports the latest PCIe 6.0 features, enhancing throughput and energy efficiency for SoC designs. The low-latency controller, leveraging a MultiStream architecture, delivers up to twice the performance of conventional designs. Additionally, the advanced PHY IP reduces power consumption by 20%. Early access for the controller and PHY is expected in Q3 2021, with the verification IP available now.

On March 16, 2021, MilliporeSigma, Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Synopsys (SNPS), and Uber (UBER) signed significant power purchase agreements with Enel Green Power for a combined 111 MW of renewable energy from the Azure Sky wind project in Texas. This aggregation deal allows companies with smaller energy needs to jointly procure renewable energy, promoting sustainability goals. MilliporeSigma will source 68 MW, Akamai 18 MW, Synopsys 15 MW, and Uber 10 MW of the total capacity. The project aims to generate approximately 430,000 MWh annually, equivalent to the energy consumption of about 40,000 US homes.

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) announced a strategic partnership with Rockley Photonics to enhance silicon photonics design for sensing and datacom applications. Rockley will utilize Synopsys' Photonic Solutions, including OptoCompiler™, to design photonic devices, create process design kits, and tape out photonic ICs. This collaboration aims to improve design efficiency and accuracy, aligning with Rockley's growth in integrated optical components across healthcare and data communications. The partnership solidifies a long-term relationship focused on innovation in integrated photonics.

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) announced that Kyocera Document Solutions achieved first-pass silicon success for its new multifunction product System on Chip (SoC) using Synopsys' DesignWare ARC EV6x Processor IP and MetaWare EV Development Toolkit. This SoC integrates AI capabilities such as super resolution and supports various convolutional neural networks, enhancing performance for vision applications. The collaboration highlights Synopsys' advanced technology, enabling faster product development and reduced risks for companies like Kyocera.

Synopsys has launched Euclide, a next-generation integrated development environment (IDE) that enhances hardware description language (HDL) coding. It enables early bug detection and optimizes design compliance checks during SystemVerilog and UVM development. Key features include real-time checks, integration with Verdi, and support for VCS simulation, improving overall code quality and engineering efficiency. The solution is currently available and aims to address the growing complexity in system-on-chip designs.

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) has launched the ZeBu® Empower emulation system, the first power-aware solution for multi-billion gate designs, aimed at facilitating hardware-software power verification. This technology allows for rapid iterations of power profiling, enhancing the design cycle efficiency and reducing risks associated with post-silicon power analysis. Key partnerships include collaborations with AMD and SiMa.ai, demonstrating significant advancements in pre-silicon power analysis capability.

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) announced that its co-CEO Aart de Geus will be speaking at the 2021 Virtual Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on March 2, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. PT (12:30 p.m. ET). The event will be available for live streaming on the Synopsys corporate website. A replay of the presentation will be accessible about an hour after the live event and will remain available for six months.

Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) announced certification of its IC Validator physical verification solution by Samsung Foundry for advanced 5-nanometer and 4nm technologies. This solution is part of Synopsys' Fusion Design Platform and Custom Design Platform, enhancing productivity and accuracy in chip design. The technology facilitates quick DRC checks and supports complex designs with numerous rules and operations. According to Samsung's Jongwook Kye, the IC Validator is crucial for achieving silicon success in demanding applications.