Challenges in Accessing Chip Design Software (EDA) and Implications for the IC Design Industry
One of the major challenges facing the IC design industry is access to and use of chip design software (EDA), particularly as technology export controls between nations tighten.
According to Reuters and Bloomberg, on July 3 2025, the U.S. lifted certain export restrictions on chip design software to China, allowing firms such as Siemens AG, Synopsys, and Cadence to restore access for Chinese customers.
November 17, 2025