
Electronic design automation (EDA), also known as electronic computer-aided design (ECAD), refers to software used to design and simulate electronics—such as integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
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Keysight Acquires Cliosoft
Cliosoft’s primary focus has been managing design data, including functional intellectual property blocks used in integrated circuits.
Adoption of Connected Devices to Impact Demand for EDA Software
Market anticipated to grow at a high-value CAGR of 8.6% through 2033, according to research analyst.
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Siemens Acquires Avery Design Systems
This acquisition expands Siemens' integrated circuit verification portfolio, the company reports.
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Siemens Picked by Microsoft for Microelectronics Program
Siemens was selected to participate in the Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes Phase II initiative. RAMP is a program established by...
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Ansys Joins Intel Foundry Services Cloud Alliance
Ansys RedHawk-SC, Ansys HFSS and other multiphysics analysis solutions are selected for Intel Foundry Services’ new cloud alliance initiative.
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Altair Buys Concept Engineering
The acquisition, according to Altair, is designed to expand electronic system design technology.
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Panasonic and SnapEDA Team Up to Accelerate Electronics Design
New models on SnapEDA accelerate product development with Panasonic components.
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Siemens Buys Supplyframe
Supplyframe to be the nucleus of Siemens’ digital marketplace strategy; closing of transaction expected in fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.
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Siemens Acquires Avatar
Acquisition expands Siemens' Xcelerator portfolio, enhancing current integrated circuit design offerings with place and route software.
EMA Design Automation Announces Partnership with Dassault Systèmes
This partnership will leverage EMA's expertise to provide a holistic, modern approach to product development.
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Altair Accelerator Powers Design for High-Speed Data Delivery
Inphi speeds time-to-market using hyperefficient workflow management and performance optimization from Altair.
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Accellera Issues Standardization Initiative to Address Design Automation and Tool Interoperability for Functional Safety
Proposed working group established to determine industry interest for a standard to support a functional safety flow.
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OnScale and SoftMEMS Collaborate with Mentor to Announce a New Workflow for MEMS Digital Prototyping
The integrated workflow allows MEMS engineers to accelerate product development and shift cost away from physical prototyping processes to digital...
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Altair Acquires Polliwog Co.
Polliwog, a high-tech software company near Seoul, South Korea, provides electronic design automation software to the electronics industry.
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Altium Launches Altium Designer 19 for Complex PCB Projects
Altium Designer 19 introduces new features to make designing complex, high-quality printed circuit board projects easier, faster and more accurate.
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Exoskeletons on the Move
Sensors, CAD models and human-based designs advance wearable exoskeletons.
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