Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the critical role of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) in the semiconductor industry, highlighting the challenges faced by China's integrated circuit sector due to U.S. export controls and the dominance of American EDA companies in the market [3][8][9]. Group 1: EDA Overview - EDA, or Electronic Design Automation, refers to industrial software used in chip production, akin to CAD software in architecture [4]. - EDA tools are essential for integrating billions of transistors into tiny chips, making them indispensable in the chip production lifecycle [5][6]. - The top three EDA companies dominate nearly 80% of the market, all of which are based in the U.S., while China's domestic EDA replacement rate is barely over 10% [8]. Group 2: Historical Context - EDA emerged alongside the integrated circuit industry, initially aimed at automating the labor-intensive process of circuit design [11]. - The first EDA tools significantly reduced the time required for chip design, transforming the industry [17]. - By the 1980s, EDA had evolved into an independent industry with the establishment of major companies like Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, and Cadence [25][26]. Group 3: Challenges in China - China's EDA development has been hampered by historical technology embargoes, particularly the "Paris Coordinating Committee" restrictions, which limited access to advanced EDA tools [30][31]. - The introduction of domestic EDA tools like the "Panda System" faced challenges from established U.S. companies that quickly undercut prices and offered superior products [32]. - The recent U.S. export controls on EDA tools have raised concerns about the future of China's integrated circuit industry, as companies may struggle to keep pace with advancements in chip manufacturing [36][39]. Group 4: Industry Interdependencies - The relationship between EDA companies, chip design firms, and foundries is symbiotic, with EDA tools being crucial for accessing Process Design Kits (PDKs) necessary for chip production [47][48]. - The inability to renew EDA tool licenses due to export restrictions could severely impact China's ability to design and produce advanced chips [38][46]. - The integrated circuit industry's evolution relies on collaboration across various sectors, with each segment needing to adapt to maintain competitiveness [51][55]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Achieving breakthroughs in advanced EDA tools in China will require progress across the entire supply chain, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach [58][60]. - The article concludes that the challenges faced by China's semiconductor industry are not new but are part of a long-standing struggle against external pressures and internal limitations [61].

以下文章来源于远川科技评论 ，作者何律衡 远川科技评论 . 刻画这个时代（的前沿科技） 继光刻机之后，EDA有望成为集成电路产业新的出圈词汇。 随着BIS的出口管制得到全球前三大EDA供应商陆续证实，中国集成电路产业链再度迎来考验。 EDA全称 Electronic Design Automation （ 电子设计自动化 ） ，是芯片生产使用的工业软件的总称，类似 于建筑设计的CAD软件——事实上，EDA最初就被视为CAD的一个分支。 作为芯片工程师的Photoshop，EDA把画电路变成了素材排列组合+写代码，几乎贯穿芯片生产的整个生命周 期。ASML用来校准光刻机镜头的专业软件，便出自EDA开发商 新思科技 之手。 一旦离开了EDA工具，想在指甲盖大小的芯片里集成上百亿晶体管，无疑是天方夜谭。 用于芯片设计的EDA软件 相比半导体设备市场欧、美、日多家龙头相互制约、相对分散的竞争格局，前三大EDA厂商垄断了近80%的 市场份额，且均为美国公司。与之对应，国内EDA爬坡多年，国产替代率仅勉强超过10%[2]。 EDA是美国集成电路产业优势最大的板块，也是国内产业链最薄弱的环节。 自动化与分工 EDA与集成电 ...