SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silvaco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVCO) (“Silvaco” or the “Company”), a provider of TCAD, EDA software and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation, today announced the strategic acquisition of the Process Proximity Compensation (“PPC”) product line of Cadence (NASDAQ:CDNS).
The addition of the PPC product line – an optical proximity correction (“OPC”) suite of tools highly complementary to Silvaco’s EDA and TCAD suite, along with its cutting-edge technology and talented team, will strengthen Silvaco’s market position and accelerate its mission to empower customers in designing next-generation semiconductor processes and devices with greater accuracy and efficiency. The Company expects this acquisition to enhance Silvaco’s ability to offer advanced computational lithography solutions that address the increasing complexity of semiconductor manufacturing at advanced nodes.
“Acquiring Cadence’s OPC expertise and technology marks a significant step in advancing our AI-based FTCO platform, quantum-level simulation, and hybrid Fab optimization for semiconductor and photonics mask generation,” said Babak Taheri, CEO of Silvaco. “The proven track record of the OPC business in process correction and computational lithography complements our existing capabilities, enabling us to drive enhanced innovation, precision, and AI-driven automation for our customers. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to delivering the most comprehensive solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and design.”
“Today’s announcement accelerates our strategy of providing the leading synthesis to signoff digital full-flow solution while sharpening our focus on the faster-growing areas of our digital portfolio,” said Chin-Chi Teng, senior …