Synopsys Continues to Sell, Ship and Support ZeBu Emulation Systems Worldwide

With new release that does not include older technology and includes 3X faster compile technology, Synopsys expects to gain emulation market segment share

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 12, 2015 -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that it will continue to sell, ship and support its high-performance ZeBu Server emulation systems worldwide, and that it has released a new version of ZeBu Server software that does not include the two features previously found to infringe on a Mentor Graphics Corporation patent. The release also includes technology for up to 3X faster compile performance and Unified Debug with the market-leading Verdi solution.

"We have made substantial investments in ZeBu technology and software over the last two years and currently deliver the industry's fastest and most scalable emulation platform," said Manoj Gandhi, general manager and senior vice president of the Verification Group at Synopsys. "As we continue to drive innovation with our Verification Continuum, we are expanding our collaborations with leading semiconductor and system companies and expect to significantly grow our emulation market segment share over the next few years."

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Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, and is also a leader in software quality and security testing with its Coverity® solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.