Synopsys provides a comprehensive portfolio of tools for silicon design, synthesis and verification. Software tools available in this bundle include:
- Custom Design
- Digital Design
- Silicon Lifecycle Management
- Verification
- Added in Spring, 2026: Totem, RedHawk SC ET and Helic (VeloceRF, RaptorX)
For more information, see the Synopsys University Program.
Training
Academic users can access a number of self-paced training modules addressing the broad range of Synopsys tools and flows at https://training.synopsys.com/pages/47/university-program.
A Synopsys SolvNetPlus account (https://solvnetplus.synopsys.com/) is required.
Support Notes
For more information about the software available for the current year, refer to the following support notes:
Use of this software is restricted by legal agreements requiring signature at the university level:
- Individuals accessing this software must only do so from within the geographic boundaries of Canada.
- The use of this software is restricted to university academic research and teaching only.
- The software may NOT be used for commercial purposes.
- Only professors and their research teams with a Research subscription in good standing are authorized to access this software.
- The use of this design tool is subject to the software licensor’s usage terms and conditions set out in Academic End User Software License and Maintenance Agreement.
- Use is subject to Export Control regulations as outlined in Section 7.2 of the Academic End User Software License and Maintenance Agreement.
For more information, contact the Licensing Administrator at [email protected].
| Software Version | Latest version |
|---|---|
| Operating System | LINUX and Windows (tool-dependent); for more details, see System Requirements. |
| Bit Level | 64-bit |
- Faculty with a Research subscription receive access that allows you, your students, and your research staff to access Synopsys software.
- Unlimited use instances per tool for the subscriber’s research team, to access a shared license pool (up to the limits of the available licenses in the shared pool)
- Access during the subscription term
Note: This pass is for all CAD tools in the North America University Tools Bundle. Some software listed above requires additional permission for use. For more details, contact [email protected].
