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2026-06-18
Nikkei Asia
Japan chipmaker builds on $5.9bn Altium purchase that created foothold in sector
The Pictorus acquisition will help strengthen Renesas' software operations. (Photo by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics has acquired U.S. chip design software developer Pictorus, looking to tap the startup's technology in building out its software operations as a strategic business.