Altair Signs Agreement to Acquire Metrics Design Automation Inc.

Slice of Technology Team

07/10/2024

Key Highlights:

Altair to acquire Metrics Design Automation Inc., expanding its footprint in the EDA industry.
Metrics' digital simulator, DSim, integrates with Altair’s Silicon Debug Tools for superior simulation and debug capabilities.
Cloud-based simulation model aims to transform the semiconductor design process by enhancing accessibility and affordability.
Supports System Verilog and VHDL RTL for digital circuits, facilitating concurrent and scalable simulations.

Source (PR Newswire)

Quotes

“ "By combining our best-in-class software with Metrics' cloud-based simulation as a service, we are excited to bring this groundbreaking technology to our EDA and semiconductor customers." ”

James R. Scapa, Founder and CEO at Altair

Our Take:

Altair's strategic acquisition of Metrics Design Automation Inc. signifies a major advancement in the EDA and semiconductor industries. The integration of Metrics' cloud-native DSim with Altair's Silicon Debug Tools presents a robust solution that enhances simulation efficiency and scalability. This move addresses the high costs and limitations of traditional IC design verification, offering a flexible, pay-as-you-go model that is likely to appeal to a broad range of companies. By making high-caliber EDA tools more accessible, Altair is poised to lead a significant transformation in the semiconductor design process, promoting innovation and reducing time-to-market for complex devices.

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