# Cadence to acquire Secure-IC, a leader in embedded security IP

Cadence Design Systems announced a definitive agreement to acquire Secure-IC, a provider of embedded security IP platforms. The acquisition will augment Cadence's IP portfolio for semiconductors and electronic systems.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-01-21
- Where: San Jose, California, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: embedded security IP, security evaluation tools
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Cadence Design Systems](https://endata.com/companies/27778.md) (acquirer)
- [Secure-IC](https://endata.com/companies/66387.md) (target)

## Sources

- [newsroom.cadence.com](https://newsroom.cadence.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2025/Cadence-to-Acquire-Secure-IC-a-Leader-in-Embedded-Security-IP-01-21-2025/default.aspx), 2025-01-21: "The addition of Secure-IC’s talent and highly complementary, proven portfolio of embedded security IP, security solutions, security evaluation tools and services will augment Cadence’s rapidly expanding portfolio."
- [secure-ic.fr](https://www.secure-ic.fr/actualites-et-evenements/news/secure-ic-joins-cadence-global-leader-in-electronic-design-automation-to-become-its-dedicated-security-entity/), 2025-01-21: "Secure-IC is joining Cadence, a global leader in electronic design automation, to become the dedicated security entity within Cadence."

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