Synopsys adds IP for 40nm Mie Fujitsu LP process; Rambus wins cryptography key management deal; Cadence wins emulation deal; Diodes to buy Pericom.
IP
Synopsys rolled out logic library and embedded memory IP for the Mie Fujitsu 40nm low-power process. The process has 50% lower power consumption compared with previous process technologies.
Deals
Rambus‘ Cryptography Research Division won a deal to run the Secure Content Storage Association‘s cryptographic key management center. The keys are used in SCSA-enabled devices for securing video content.
MightyWorks ported its microphone processing technologies to Cadence‘s Tensilica DSPs to reduce ambient noise and focus sound in the desired direction. Â In addition, Israel’s Altair Semiconductor adopted Cadence’s emulation platform for IoT SoC development.
Money
Synopsys replenished its stock repurchase authorization, raising the limit back to $500 million.
M&A
Diodes, which makes standard discrete products, said it would acquire Pericom Semiconductor for $400 million to bolster its analog and mixed signal lines. Diodes reported $891 million in revenue in 2014, while Pericom, which makes switches and timing products, reported revenue of $129 million in the same period.
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