Chip design software firm Synopsys has unveiled Synopsys.ai Copilot as an AI-driven accelerator for designing semiconductor chips.
Sunnyvale, California-based Synopsys said the electronic design automation (EDA) tools uses groundbreaking generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capability for the copilot. This innovation, born out of a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, leverages the Azure OpenAI Service to infuse the power of GenAI into the intricate field of semiconductor chip design.
The semiconductor industry faces dual challenges of developing faster and more efficient computing while grappling with projected workforce gaps for chip design engineers. Synopsys.ai Copilot aims to address these challenges by introducing conversational intelligence, a generative capability that enhances the chip design process.
Strategic collaboration with Microsoft: Synopsys and Microsoft collaborated to integrate the Azure OpenAI Service, providing access to OpenAI’s large language models (LLMs) within the robust capabilities of Microsoft Azure. This integration lays the foundation for Synopsys.ai Copilot, an AI-driven breakthrough in chip design.
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AI-driven design for semiconductor innovation: Synopsys, known for pioneering AI-driven electronic design automation with Synopsys.ai EDA suite, is taking a step further with Synopsys.ai Copilot. This generative capability, fueled by Azure OpenAI Service, offers conversational intelligence, addressing the growing complexity in semiconductor engineering.
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