Synopsys plans to stop offering manufacturing process control software. This move allows the company to divert resources to higher-margin AI design offerings. Chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were informed about the end-of-life decision. Affected products include automation software that monitors fabrication plant anomalies. Some chipmakers are developing their own in-house manufacturing tools.

SEOUL, July 7 : U.S. chip design giant Synopsys plans to stop offering a suite of manufacturing process control software used by global semiconductor makers, six sources briefed…

Synopsys plans to stop offering manufacturing process control software. This move allows the company to divert resources to higher-margin AI design offerings. Chipmakers like…