Qiyunfang, a subsidiary of SiCarrier, officially released two domestically developed Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software products at the SEMiBAY 2025 event on October 15. The announcement represents a major advancement for China's efforts to achieve technological independence in EDA design software, a critical area in semiconductor manufacturing.
According to reports by Chinese media outlets Chinastarmarket.cn and Securities Times, the newly launched EDA solutions have reached industry-leading standards, surpassing international benchmarks. The overall product performance improved by about 30%, and hardware development cycles were reduced by about 40%. This is expected to significantly boost research and development efficiency in the electronics sector.
Yuan Yi, president of Qiyunfang's EDA business unit, stated that the products have already been adopted by over 20,000 engineers in the market, receiving positive feedback from downstream customers. The company plans to further enhance the intelligence and cloud applications of its EDA tools to foster growth in China's electronic design ecosystem.
Qiyunfang and Wanliyan attract attention despite no new models from SiCarrier
Although SiCarrier's main exhibition area at SEMiBAY 2025 did not showcase any new semiconductor equipment, particularly lithography tools, as observers had anticipated, staff confirmed there would be no new product releases by the group itself at the event. Despite this, its subsidiaries Qiyunfang and Wanliyan drew significant attention from industry participants.
In addition to the EDA software announcement by Qiyunfang, Wanliyan announced plans to unveil an independently developed next-generation ultra-high-speed real-time oscilloscope later on October 15. This development aligns with SiCarrier's dual focus on electronic testing and design technology.
Industry analysts highlighted the strategic importance of Qiyunfang's software launch, noting that EDA design is a critical tool historically dominated by international firms. By advancing domestic high-end EDA software capabilities, China aims to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities amid ongoing US sanctions targeting its semiconductor industry.
Article edited by Jack Wu
