This data can be collected throughout the life of a chip out in the field, with predictive algorithms identifying potential problems before they happen. It has extended this to the latest 3nm process technology at TSMC.

Synopsys bought UK sensor maker Moortec to provide key data about the performance of a chip design, both during manufacturing and test, and out in the field. That data is used to improve the silicon process and predict problems that might happen in the fab. 'Combining Synopsys' and BISTel's expertise in fab solutions will enable us to bring to market innovative process control products that help our customers maximize their economic opportunity.'Īnalytics are an increasingly important part of the Synopsys portfolio, as fab data is not just fab data. 'Semiconductor fabs are rising to the challenge of meeting market demand for products that drive the global economy,' said Howard Ko, general manager of the Silicon Engineering Group at Synopsys. BIStel has an analytics prediction solution to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency, and Synopsys is looking at the team of experienced engineers to accelerate technology development using real-time manufacturing predictive analysis.Ĭhip makers use BISTel’s real-time monitoring and detection software that quickly detect the sources and types of yield issue then apply root cause analysis to pinpoint the failure mechanism and the underlying cause of the problem. But it is the AI expertise of BIStel that is key. Synopsys is not involved in making semiconductor processing equipment, although the technology will go into the existing process control solutions for semiconductor fabs with integrated and comprehensive yield management tools.

The BISTel business unit acquisition will enable Synopsys to expand its industry-leading process control solutions with real-time, adaptive intelligence capabilities required for efficient wafer fab operations.

The deal adds a team of R&D engineers experienced in vulnerability correlation and integrating security testing activity across the entire software development pipeline. In recent weeks it has acquired Code DX, a developer of application security risk management software that automates and accelerates the discovery, prioritization, and remediation of software vulnerabilities.

The deal to acquire the semiconductor and flat panel display technology from BISTel, a developer of engineering equipment systems for semiconductor smart manufacturing in South Korea is not a typical deal for the EDAS company. At first sight the latest acquisition by Synopsys doesn’t make much sense.

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