SANTA ROSA, CA, Oct 27, 2025 – Keysight Technologies has announced the completion of its acquisition of the Optical Solutions Group from Synopsys and PowerArtist from Ansys. These acquisitions expand Keysight’s design engineering software and CAD platform.
The Optical Solutions Group adds optical design software to Keysight’s portfolio. Its products include CODE V for imaging system design, LightTools for illumination analysis, LucidShape for automotive lighting design, ImSym for virtual prototyping, and RSoft for simulating photonic and optoelectronic devices.
PowerArtist specializes in pre-synthesis power analysis and provides a register-transfer-level (RTL) platform used for early-stage power analysis and reduction of semiconductor designs.
The acquisitions bring engineers with subject matter expertise in photonics, optics, power analysis, and multiphysics simulation. Their experience strengthens Keysight’s simulation tools and supports development in design and analysis software.
Niels Faché, senior vice president of Keysight’s design engineering software, said: “Keysight is expanding its high-performance, multi-physics design capabilities with the Optical Solutions Group and PowerArtist acquisitions. These additions enhance system-level simulation, enabling earlier, more accurate power, optical, and photonics design decisions. By integrating world-class optical expertise and leading RTL power analysis, we are strengthening our position as a trusted partner for high-performance, multi-domain system designs including RF, analog, digital, photonics and optics in an open, vendor-agnostic ecosystem.”
Source: Keysight Technologies
About Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies, established in 2014 as a spin-off from Agilent Technologies, is a leading provider of electronic design and test solutions. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, the company offers a portfolio of hardware and software products, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic design automation (EDA) software. The solutions serve industries, such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics. As of 2024, Keysight employs approximately 15,500 people and reported annual revenue of $5.0 billion. The company’s global presence spans the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, supporting over 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Keysight is known for driving innovation, with over 3,800 patents and a focus on research and development.
About Synopsys
Synopsys Inc., founded in 1986 and based in Sunnyvale, California, provides software and intellectual property for semiconductor design and verification. Its tools support the full chip development process, including electronic design automation, simulation, silicon IP, and software security testing. The company serves a range of industries, including semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, defense, data centers and industrial systems. Synopsys reported revenue of approximately $6.13 billion in fiscal year 2024 and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. Its technology is used by leading chipmakers and system developers to accelerate innovation in complex areas such as artificial intelligence and advanced computing. Synopsys recently announced plans to acquire Ansys, expanding its capabilities into multiphysics simulation and further strengthening its role in the electronic and system design ecosystem.