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The independent technology information source for electronics developers onsemi has agreed to acquire Synaptics in a roughly $7 billion all-stock deal, broadening its portfolio beyond power and sensing chips as it pushes to become a larger supplier for the intelligent edge. The deal will add edge AI processors, wireless connectivity, and human-machine interface (HMI) solutions to onsemi's portfo

The independent technology information source for electronics developers While auxiliary power supplies account for only a fraction of a modern AI server’s power budget, they remain vital. They power all of the microcontrollers, gate drivers, op amps, and other ICs responsible for control, monitoring, and other housekeeping functions that ensure system reliability, safety, and efficiency. As AI

Synopsys said growing demand for artificial intelligence chips from semiconductor companies and hyperscale data center operators is driving broader adoption of its electronic design automation (EDA), hardware-assisted verification, and intellectual property (IP) products, supporting a higher fiscal 2026 revenue outlook and reinforcing the company's position in AI-related semiconductor development.

Synopsys said the rise of agentic artificial intelligence and the integration of Ansys are creating new growth opportunities across electronic design automation (EDA) and simulation software, as semiconductor and industrial customers adopt more complex AI-driven engineering workflows.

Peking University researchers have unveiled a prototype electronic design automation (EDA) tool built for "true-3D" chip design, offering a potential missing link for Huawei's LogicFolding architecture and its broader Tau (τ) Scaling Law roadmap.