Cadence has officially announced its definitive agreement to acquire Secure-IC, a prominent provider of embedded security IP platforms. This strategic acquisition is set to enhance Cadence’s rapidly growing portfolio of cutting-edge, silicon-proven IP solutions, encompassing interface, memory, AI/ML, and DSP technologies. By integrating Secure-IC’s expertise and comprehensive portfolio, Cadence aims to deliver robust security solutions tailored to meet the increasing demands of interconnected devices across various industries.
“In our increasingly interconnected world, every semiconductor, chiplet and electronic system will require embedded security. Whether for consumer, data center, automotive, drone, robotics, or aerospace and defense applications, security is a foundational element of any design,” said Boyd Phelps, senior vice president and general manager of the Silicon Solutions Group at Cadence. “We continue to invest in our comprehensive IP and design services portfolio to provide more complete system solutions for our customers. The anticipated addition of Secure-IC’s proven embedded security IP and solutions is yet another example of our commitment to being our customers’ SoC design partner and delivering optimal value as they navigate the complexities of bringing AI-enabled SoCs and disaggregated designs to market faster and with greater impact.”
Secure-IC has spent the last 15 years at the forefront of digital security innovation, delivering state-of-the-art technologies that are multi-certified and compliant with global cybersecurity regulations. Their solutions safeguard assets from the manufacturing stage to mission-critical operations, ensuring data protection across all stages—at rest, in transit, and during computation. “By joining Cadence, we will secure the sustainability and operational strength necessary to continue our mission while creating a powerful synergy that accelerates innovation. Together, we are poised to scale globally, deliver enhanced value to our customers and pioneer the next generation of embedded cybersecurity solutions for complex silicon systems and chiplets following the closing of the transaction,” said Hassan Triqui, co-founder and CEO of Secure-IC.
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Secure-IC’s extensive customer base includes industry leaders such as SK Hynix Memory Solutions America, Synaptics, Silicon Labs, and Faraday Technology. These clients span critical sectors including automotive, data centers, mobile, aerospace and defense, IoT, networking, and consumer electronics. The acquisition is expected to unlock reciprocal go-to-market opportunities, enhancing Cadence’s existing IP offerings, which range from protocol controllers to AI accelerators, supporting diverse processor architectures.
The combined strengths of Cadence and Secure-IC will tackle the increasing complexities of embedded cybersecurity, delivering comprehensive solutions for today’s connected systems. Secure-IC has successfully executed over 500 projects worldwide, consistently providing cutting-edge security solutions to its partners and customers across various industries. By merging Cadence’s long-standing expertise in IP and subsystem design with Secure-IC’s market-leading embedded cybersecurity solutions, the acquisition reinforces Cadence’s commitment to addressing the evolving needs of SoC design.
For Secure-IC’s customers, this acquisition will provide enhanced global outreach, long-term stability, and accelerated product roadmaps, while maintaining top-tier support and quality standards. The integration of Secure-IC’s flagship solutions—Securyzr™, Laboryzr™, and Expertyzr™—into Cadence’s portfolio will empower businesses with fully integrated, end-to-end security solutions that are flexible, easily deployable, and adaptable to various use cases.
This strategic addition to Cadence‘s expertise is expected to be particularly valuable in advancing chiplet systems and complex silicon solutions, leveraging the companies’ prior successful collaborations, including the recently unveiled flagship chiplet project by Cadence.