The US has lifted export restrictions on chip-design software to China, allowing companies like Synopsys and Cadence to resume their operations, amid ongoing trade negotiations and a recent China-US trade truce.
The US has imposed new export restrictions on electronic design automation (EDA) software from companies like Siemens EDA, Cadence, and Synopsys to China, aiming to limit China's ability to develop advanced AI chips, which is impacting both Chinese tech development and the US chip industry.,
The US government has ordered major electronic design automation software companies, including Cadence and Synopsys, to cease supplying their software to Chinese firms, potentially impacting their revenue and Chinese chip design industry. While some companies have not received official notices, the move reflects ongoing US efforts to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductor technology.