Synopsys, a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Synplicity(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNP), a leading supplier of innovative field programmable gate array (FPGA) and IC design and verification solutions that serve a wide range of communications, military/aerospace, semiconductor, consumer, computer, and other electronic applications markets. When completed, the acquisition will significantly expand Synopsys’ technology portfolio, channel reach and total addressable market.

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