Cadence is collaborating with TSMC to accelerate the design of next-generation AI silicon

Cadence is collaborating with TSMC to accelerate the design of next-generation AI silicon

By Business Wire
Publication Date: 2026-04-22 19:00:00

The expanded partnership enables Cadence’s Design for AI and AI for Design strategy across TSMC’s N3, N2, A16 and A14 process nodes

  • Developing “agent-ready” digital and analog operations that integrate agentic AI to enable targeted PPA, reliability and productivity optimization.

  • Cadence’s TSMC-certified digital, custom/analog 3D IC and signoff platforms reduce design iterations and time to tapeout.

  • The strong customer momentum in developing TSMC’s 3nm and 2nm technologies underscores the broad market impact of the collaboration.

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 22, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced an expansion of its long-standing relationship with TSMC to accelerate AI-driven semiconductor innovation. The expanded collaboration will deliver IP, sign-off-ready end-to-end design infrastructure and advanced, certified operations for cutting-edge AI silicon on TSMC’s N3, N2, A16™ and A14 process technologies. The companies…