tooLongInEDA
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There's been a fair amount of discussion in other forum articles recently about whether there are de facto monopolies or cartels operating in EDA, specifically the "big 3" (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens [Mentor for us oldies]).
I've opened a new thread to allow us to keep the discussion in one place.
Full disclosure:
1) I don't believe these claims
2) But I'm biased, having spent around 3 decades in and around digital ASIC/SoC EDA (worked at 2 of the big 3 and a startup) - perhaps I've led a sheltered life !
3) As far as I'm concerned these are tightly defined legal terms - but others have broader definitions of "monopoly" and "cartel" and these may vary globally - so some flexibility may be needed
Opinions welcome.
I've opened a new thread to allow us to keep the discussion in one place.
Full disclosure:
1) I don't believe these claims
2) But I'm biased, having spent around 3 decades in and around digital ASIC/SoC EDA (worked at 2 of the big 3 and a startup) - perhaps I've led a sheltered life !
3) As far as I'm concerned these are tightly defined legal terms - but others have broader definitions of "monopoly" and "cartel" and these may vary globally - so some flexibility may be needed
Opinions welcome.