Cadence Buys ARM Artisan IP
In early 2025, the global semiconductor design automation (EDA) landscape was shaken by a bold move:Cadence Design Systems announced its acquisition of ARM’s Artisan foundation IP business—a deal that goes far beyond a simple transfer of assets. Artisan’s standard cell libraries, memory compilers, and GPIOs have long been foundational to SoC design. With this acquisition, […]