Cadence Announces Expanded Partnership with Intel Foundry to Accelerate Intel 14A Process Optimization for HPC and Mobile Designs
Cadence has announced an expanded partnership with Intel Foundry to drive Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) for Intel's next-generation process technologies, starting with Intel 14A. Utilizing Cadence's agentic AI-driven EDA tools, the collaboration aims to optimize performance, power, and area (PPA) while reducing time-to-market.
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Cadence (Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA; Nasdaq: CDNS) announced on June 8 (US time) an expanded partnership with Intel Foundry (hereinafter Intel) to advance Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) targeting Intel's next-generation process technologies, starting with Intel 14A. This new multi-year agreement combines Cadence's agentic AI-driven EDA and Design IP solutions with Intel's process innovation and advanced design technologies.
The DTCO collaboration focuses on optimizing tools, design flows, and methodologies with the goal of achieving industry-leading performance, power, and area (PPA). Cadence and Intel will work closely on the optimization of the Intel 14A process to deliver a production-ready Process Design Kit (PDK). Furthermore, this collaboration leverages Cadence's agentic AI flows and core products to reduce lead times to commercialization and mitigate design risks.
■ Comments from Intel Foundry
Naga Chandrasekaran, Executive Vice President and General Manager:
"The expanded collaboration with Cadence reflects Intel's ongoing commitment to delivering a robust technology roadmap and ecosystem for our customers. Combining Intel's process and packaging technologies with Cadence's AI-driven design tools enables deeper co-optimization, enhances our ability to meet customer needs, and demonstrates how both companies can drive innovation at scale."
■ Comments from Cadence
Anirudh Devgan, President and Chief Executive Officer:
"Elevating our relationship with Intel to a deeper partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies. Through this collaboration, we leverage our respective strengths to empower customers to unlock new levels of performance, power, and efficiency, fostering the advancement of cutting-edge technology and accelerating the realization of next-generation products."
*This press release is a Japanese translation of the press release announced in the United States on June 8, 2026. The English version is the official document regarding content and interpretation.
About Cadence
Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, and a pioneer in the application of computational software that accelerates innovation in engineering design from silicon to systems. Based on Cadence's Intelligent System Design strategy, Cadence's design solutions are essential for world-leading semiconductor and system companies to build next-generation products—from chips to electromechanical systems—serving a broad range of markets including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and robotics. In 2024, Cadence was named one of the Top 100 Best Managed Companies in the world by the Wall Street Journal. Cadence's solutions offer endless possibilities. For more information about Cadence, please visit cadence.com.
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The DTCO collaboration focuses on optimizing tools, design flows, and methodologies with the goal of achieving industry-leading performance, power, and area (PPA). Cadence and Intel will work closely on the optimization of the Intel 14A process to deliver a production-ready Process Design Kit (PDK). Furthermore, this collaboration leverages Cadence's agentic AI flows and core products to reduce lead times to commercialization and mitigate design risks.
■ Comments from Intel Foundry
Naga Chandrasekaran, Executive Vice President and General Manager:
"The expanded collaboration with Cadence reflects Intel's ongoing commitment to delivering a robust technology roadmap and ecosystem for our customers. Combining Intel's process and packaging technologies with Cadence's AI-driven design tools enables deeper co-optimization, enhances our ability to meet customer needs, and demonstrates how both companies can drive innovation at scale."
■ Comments from Cadence
Anirudh Devgan, President and Chief Executive Officer:
"Elevating our relationship with Intel to a deeper partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies. Through this collaboration, we leverage our respective strengths to empower customers to unlock new levels of performance, power, and efficiency, fostering the advancement of cutting-edge technology and accelerating the realization of next-generation products."
*This press release is a Japanese translation of the press release announced in the United States on June 8, 2026. The English version is the official document regarding content and interpretation.
About Cadence
Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, and a pioneer in the application of computational software that accelerates innovation in engineering design from silicon to systems. Based on Cadence's Intelligent System Design strategy, Cadence's design solutions are essential for world-leading semiconductor and system companies to build next-generation products—from chips to electromechanical systems—serving a broad range of markets including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and robotics. In 2024, Cadence was named one of the Top 100 Best Managed Companies in the world by the Wall Street Journal. Cadence's solutions offer endless possibilities. For more information about Cadence, please visit cadence.com.
Contact Information
Field Marketing Department
TEL: 045-475-2311 FAX: 045-475-2218
E-mail: japan_pr@cadence.com
FAQ
What is Cadence's recent announcement?
Cadence announced an expanded partnership with Intel Foundry to advance AI-driven semiconductor design optimization for the Intel 14A process.
What does Agentic AI mean in this context?
It refers to AI technology within EDA tools that autonomously optimizes design flows, reducing lead times and design risks.
What products will be impacted by this partnership?
It will impact the design and manufacturing of next-generation semiconductor chips for hyperscale computing (HPC) and mobile devices.