Synopsys have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Romania-based QTronic, who specialise in simulation, test tools and services for automotive software and systems development, including developing and maintaining bespoke software.
When completed, the acquisition will broaden Synopsys’ product portfolio of automotive solutions serving the needs of automakers and tier-1s and add a team of engineers to accelerate technology development and customer deployment. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory filings, and is expected to close in Synopsys’ fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019.
The rapid growth of vehicle software, combined with the complex interaction of hardware, software and physical components, creates a challenge for automobile manufacturers and their suppliers developing future vehicles. QTronic simulation and test tools will accelerate Synopsys’ delivery of a comprehensive automotive virtual prototyping solution for system and software development throughout the automotive electronic supply chain.
