On January 14, 2026, GlobalFoundries announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Synopsys' ARC processor IP solutions business. The acquisition aims to integrate ARC processor IP with GlobalFoundries' MIPS company to create a more comprehensive processor IP suite focused on physical AI applications. Tim Breen, CEO of GlobalFoundries, stated that the acquisition will strengthen the company's leadership in the physical AI domain. By combining Synopsys' ARC IP and MIPS technology with GlobalFoundries' advanced manufacturing capabilities, the company aims to lower the barriers for customers to adopt key technological innovations.

Acquisition and Integration Plan

The acquisition includes Synopsys' ARC-V (RISC-V), ARC Classic, ARC VPX-DSP, and ARC NPX NPU product lines, as well as related software development tools, such as the ARC MetaWare development toolkit. Additionally, the acquisition covers Synopsys' ASIP Designer and ASIP Programmer tools, which are used for the automated design and implementation of application-specific instruction set processors (ASIPs).

Upon completion of the transaction, these assets and the expert teams will be integrated into GlobalFoundries' MIPS company to provide a comprehensive processor IP suite tailored for physical AI applications. This integration will accelerate GlobalFoundries' technological development in the RISC-V and AI fields, supporting custom silicon development.

Impact on Synopsys

For Synopsys, the sale represents a strategic shift to focus on interface and foundational IP and pursue high-value AI-driven opportunities. Synopsys will retain and continue to expand its extensive portfolio of design IP, including logic libraries, embedded memory, interface IP, security IP, and subsystems. Sassine Ghazi, CEO of Synopsys, stated that the company will further solidify its leadership in interface and foundational IP through this transaction and win new high-value opportunities.

Future Outlook

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals. GlobalFoundries and Synopsys will work together to ensure comprehensive support for processor IP customers during the transition period, avoiding any business disruptions.

Through this acquisition, GlobalFoundries will not only enhance its strength in the processor technology field but also further expand its technological layout in the physical AI domain. This will enable GlobalFoundries to provide more comprehensive end-to-end solutions for customers, supporting the expansion of AI devices in the physical world.

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