Synopsys has announced a strengthened collaboration with Samsung Foundry aimed at advancing AI and multi-die design technologies, highlighted by the successful tape-out of an HBM3 design using their SF2 process.

As part of this partnership, Synopsys has introduced a range of optimized IP, including 224G, UCIe, MIPI, and LPDDR6, to support next-generation designs and mitigate integration risks for customers.

This collaboration is designed to expedite the time-to-market for complex designs while minimizing integration challenges for mutual customers.

Despite facing regulatory hurdles, Synopsys reported a robust second-quarter revenue of $1.604 billion, marking a 10.2% year-over-year increase and surpassing analyst expectations.

However, the company's outlook has been complicated by China's market regulator delaying the approval of its $35 billion merger with Ansys, adding to operational challenges.

In light of these challenges, Synopsys has suspended its financial guidance for the third quarter and the full fiscal year of 2025 due to new U.S. export restrictions related to China.

John Koeter from Synopsys highlighted that the increasing demand for Edge AI applications is driving advancements in semiconductor technology across various industries.

The expanded IP portfolio includes advanced memory solutions tailored for AI and automotive applications, featuring technologies like LPDDR6, GDDR7, and PCIe 6.0.

Additionally, Synopsys demonstrated successful interoperability of its PCIe 6.x IP solution with Broadcom’s PEX90000 series switch, showcasing ongoing technological advancements.

In collaboration with Cadence, power integrity analysis for 3D-ICs has achieved significant reductions in IR-drop violations, balancing performance and power needs effectively.

The partnership also automates the migration of analog designs from a 4nm IP to a 2nm process node, aiding in reducing development time and costs.

Despite market uncertainties, Stifel analysts have maintained a Buy rating on Synopsys shares with a price target of $550, reflecting confidence in the company's performance.