国芯网·2025-07-03 13:58Core Viewpoint - The recent lifting of export restrictions by the U.S. government on semiconductor design software will positively impact China's chip design industry, allowing major EDA companies to resume their services in the Chinese market [2][4][5]. Group 1: Export Restrictions and Their Lifting - Synopsys announced on July 2 that it received notification from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) that export restrictions related to China have been lifted, effective immediately [2]. - Siemens also confirmed the cancellation of U.S. export restrictions on chip design software for China, allowing full access for Chinese customers to its software and technology [4]. - Prior to this, both Synopsys and Cadence had suspended support and upgrade services for semiconductor companies in mainland China due to the restrictions imposed by the BIS [4]. Group 2: Impact on the Semiconductor Industry - EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software is crucial for chip design, simulation, layout, and verification processes, often referred to as the "mother of chips" [5]. - The lifting of export restrictions is expected to have a positive effect on China's chip design industry, as global EDA giants will be able to restore their supply to the Chinese market [5].