Synopsys: A leading American company in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software sector, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Synopsys specialises in providing chip design software, intellectual property (IP), and software security solutions. They primarily serve semiconductor and electronics systems companies globally, enabling the design and testing of integrated circuits for diverse applications like AI and automotive. Synopsys holds a dominant 38% share of the global EDA market and is the largest IP licensor, focusing on innovation and AI-driven solutions.