Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, silicon intellectual property (IP) and software security and quality solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company develops a broad portfolio of tools that enable chip designers and systems engineers to model, simulate, verify and implement complex integrated circuits and system-on-chip (SoC) designs.
The company’s main product offerings include logic synthesis, physical design and verification tools that streamline the process from architecture exploration through fabrication. Synopsys also delivers a wide range of IP building blocks—such as interface controllers, processor cores, memory compilers and analog/mixed-signal components—that customers integrate directly into their chip designs. In addition, its software security and quality suite helps software developers identify and resolve vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle, supporting both embedded firmware and enterprise applications.
Over the years, Synopsys has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions and internal research, extending its reach into advanced areas such as artificial intelligence–driven design optimization and machine-learning-based verification. The company maintains a global presence with operations and support centers across North America, Europe, Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, serving a diverse customer base that includes leading semiconductor manufacturers, electronics firms and systems integrators.
Synopsys was co-founded by Dr. Aart J. de Geus—who serves as Executive Chairman—and David Gregory. Its leadership team combines deep technical expertise with broad industry experience, guiding innovation in chip design methodologies and shepherding the company’s growth into new market segments. Through ongoing investment in research and development, Synopsys continues to address the increasing complexity of next-generation semiconductor and electronic systems.
