Synopsys unveils its strategy for AI-driven 'agents' in computer chip design
Synopsys Introduces AI-Driven Technology to Revolutionize Chip Design
SANTA CLARA, California, March 19 Synopsys (SNPS.O), a leading provider of semiconductor design software, introduced a new technology on Wednesday aimed at automating many aspects of computer chip creation.
The company's software already assists engineers in organizing tens of billions of transistors—the fundamental building blocks of modern computers. However, as firms like Nvidia (NVDA.O), a Synopsys customer, transition from designing single chips to large-scale AI server systems integrating hundreds or even thousands of chips, the complexity of chip design has surged. With companies now pushing for annual server upgrades, engineering teams are struggling to keep up with the increasing workload, Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi said at the firm's annual user conference in Santa Clara, California.
“These AI-driven computers are incredibly complex and difficult to design,” Ghazi stated. “Engineers today face immense pressure not just from this complexity, but also from tight deadlines and cost constraints.”
To address these challenges, Synopsys unveiled AgentEngineer, a technology leveraging AI-powered "agents" that can execute specific chip design tasks based on human instructions. In the short term, these agents will assist with tasks like verifying circuit designs. Over time, Synopsys envisions them playing a larger role in managing intricate system designs, ensuring timely product delivery.
“AI is crucial because R&D capacity isn’t expanding at the same pace as industry demands,” said Shankar Krishnamoorthy, head of technology and development at Synopsys. “You can’t just double or triple your engineering team overnight, so AI must help bridge the gap.”
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