Synopsys, an American electronic design automation company, completed the acquisition of the semiconductor and flat panel display solutions from BISTel, a provider of equipment engineering systems, for $90m. "Semiconductor fabs are rising to the challenge of meeting market demand for products that drive the global economy. Combining Synopsys' and BISTel's expertise in fab solutions will enable us to bring to market innovative process control products that help our customers maximize their economic opportunity," Howard Ko, Synopsys General Manager of the Silicon Engineering Group.