Silvaco Enhances Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition from Cadence

Deal News | Mar 04, 2025 | Globenewswire

Silvaco Enhances Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition from Cadence

Silvaco Group, Inc., a renowned provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions, announced the acquisition of Cadence's Process Proximity Compensation (PPC) product line, which includes an optical proximity correction suite of tools. This move is expected to strengthen Silvaco's market position by integrating Cadence's advanced OPC expertise with its existing suite of semiconductor design solutions. The acquisition aims to enhance Silvaco’s capability to offer comprehensive computational lithography solutions needed for modern semiconductor manufacturing at advanced nodes. The integration will be seamless, aiming to maintain continuity for existing customers and partners while opening new go-to-market opportunities. The acquisition also adds significant value to Silvaco's AI-based FTCO platform and other advanced semiconductor technologies. The announcement closes a successful year for Silvaco, which reported record bookings and revenue, setting the stage for continued growth in 2025.

Sectors

  • Semiconductors
  • Software & Technology

Geography

  • United States – Both Silvaco and Cadence are headquartered in the United States, and the announcement is made from Santa Clara, California.
  • Global – Silvaco has a worldwide presence with offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, reflecting its global operations.

Industry

  • Semiconductors – The article discusses the acquisition of Cadence's optical proximity correction tools, which are used in semiconductor design and manufacturing processes.
  • Software & Technology – Silvaco and Cadence both operate in the electronic design automation (EDA) software space, impacting the technology industry.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Silvaco Group, Inc.AcquirerCompanyA provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions, specializing in semiconductor design and digital twin modeling.
    Cadence Design Systems, Inc.VendorCompanyProvider of electronic design automation software and engineering services, selling its PPC product line to Silvaco.
    Babak TaheriCEO of SilvacoPersonCEO of Silvaco, overseeing the acquisition and integration of Cadence’s PPC tools.
    Chin-Chi TengSVP and General Manager at CadencePersonResponsible for the Digital & Signoff Group at Cadence and involved in the transition of the PPC team to Silvaco.