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Forte Design Systems

Leading provider of high-level synthesis
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Description

Forte Design Systems was a leading provider of high-level synthesis (HLS) software. The C++ class library from Cynlib was dropped in favor of SystemC. Product called Synthesizer. Acquired by Cadence in 2014.

  • HQ: San Jose, CA, USA
  • Known for: Cynthesizer, high-level synthesis, HLS
  • Other names: Forte DS
  • Type: Company

ACQUISITION:

  • Forte Design Systems acquired Chronology Inc. in 2001. Merged Cynapps and Chronology to form Forte.
  • Forte Design Systems acquired Cynapps in 2001. Merged Cynapps and Chronology to form Forte.
  • Forte Design Systems acquired Arithmatica in 2009.

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  • Type: Company