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SYNOPSYS CEO: NO CHIPS DESIGNED WITHOUT US

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, JUN 9, 2026

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Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi claimed at the Mizuho Technology Conference that every modern chip design relies on his company's software tools. The statement underscores Synopsys' dominant position in semiconductor design.

Ghazi highlighted Synopsys' critical role in the chip design industry during remarks at the New York conference. He pointed to the company's integration of Ansys, an engineering software firm acquired last year, as evidence of its expanding capabilities. The acquisition strengthens Synopsys' portfolio across simulation and design verification tools. Ghazi also discussed how artificial intelligence is reshaping the semiconductor sector and Synopsys' position within it. Synopsys provides essential electronic design automation (EDA) software used by chip manufacturers and designers worldwide. The company's tools handle critical functions including chip simulation, verification, and layout—processes fundamental to modern semiconductor development. The CEO's assertion reflects Synopsys' market dominance alongside competitors like Cadence Design Systems. As AI demand drives new chip development, design automation tools have become increasingly valuable to manufacturers racing to bring new processors to market.

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