Silvaco Group (NASDAQ:SVCO), founded in 1984 by Dr. Tony Yu, is a global provider of software and services for semiconductor device and process simulation, circuit design, and intellectual property integration. Over three decades, the company has evolved from its roots in technology computer-aided design (TCAD) into a full‐service Electronic Design Automation (EDA) vendor, supporting device engineers, circuit designers, and foundries with tools that streamline development at advanced technology nodes.
The company’s flagship offerings encompass process and device simulation suites that model deposition, diffusion, etch, and stress effects in cutting‐edge materials and architectures. Silvaco’s circuit design portfolio includes industry-proven SPICE and fast SPICE simulators, analog and mixed-signal verification tools, and memory modeling solutions that address embedded flash and emerging non-volatile memories. Complementing its software suite, Silvaco provides a library of standard cells, I/O libraries, and analog IP aimed at accelerating design closure for applications ranging from automotive to artificial intelligence.
Silvaco serves a broad international customer base, including leading foundries, integrated device manufacturers, and Fab-Less design houses. With regional offices and technical centers in North America, Europe and Asia—strategically located in California, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and China—the company delivers localized support and training to semiconductor professionals worldwide. Partnerships with major foundries ensure that Silvaco’s process design kits and device models remain aligned with the latest manufacturing technologies.
Throughout its history, Silvaco has combined organic research and strategic acquisitions to expand its capabilities and reinforce its position in the EDA market. The company is guided by an executive team with deep expertise in semiconductor physics, CAD development and global operations. By continually investing in R&D and customer collaboration, Silvaco aims to address the challenges of next-generation chip design and maintain its reputation as a trusted partner to the semiconductor community.
