U.S. Restricts EDA Software Sales to China
Curbs on design software escalate tech war and hit western firms.
By Pablo Valerio, EETimes | May 30, 2025

The U.S. Commerce Department has reportedly directed leading American and European electronic design automation (EDA) software suppliers to halt sales to China without first obtaining an export license. This move marks a significant escalation in Washington’s efforts to impede China’s technological advancement, particularly in developing advanced semiconductors.
EDA software is a critical component in the global semiconductor supply chain, enabling designers and manufacturers to develop and test complex integrated circuits that power everything from smartphones to artificial intelligence systems.
To read the full article, click here
Related Semiconductor IP
- HBM4 PHY IP
- eFuse Controller IP
- Secure Storage Solution for OTP IP
- Ultra-Low-Power LPDDR3/LPDDR2/DDR3L Combo Subsystem
- MIPI D-PHY and FPD-Link (LVDS) Combinational Transmitter for TSMC 22nm ULP
Related News
- Toshiba to accelerate semiconductor design innovation with Siemens’ EDA software
- U.S. Passes CHIPS Act, Increasing Restrictions on China Lead to Rising Geopolitical Risk, Says Trendforce
- New US EDA Software Ban May Affect China's Advanced IC Design, Says TrendForce
- US restricts Sea Turtles in chip industry
Latest News
- LTSCT and Andes Technology Sign Strategic IP Licensing Master Agreement to accelerate RISC-V Based Advanced Semiconductor Solutions
- Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 29.8% Year-to-Year in November
- BAE Systems Licenses Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) Ethernet IP Cores from CAST
- HBM4 Mass Production Delayed to End of 1Q26 By Spec Upgrades and Nvidia Strategy Adjustments
- ASICLAND Secures USD 17.6 Million Storage Controller Mass Production Contract