Cadence to Buy Artisan to Support Chiplet, 3D IC Future

By Yashasvini Razdan, EETimes | April 29, 2025

Cadence Design Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arm’s Artisan Foundation IP business, complementing its AI and chiplet ambitions. This includes standard cell libraries, memory compilers, and GPIOs—components critical for advanced node SoCs and modular designs.

“With the addition of Arm’s Artisan IP, Cadence will enter the foundation IP market and support new growth across design services and chiplet offerings,” said Boyd Phelps, SVP and GM of the silicon solutions group at Cadence.

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