原创 高买低卖是MIPS的错吗

去年MIPS收购Chipidea时还以为这次模拟数字一把抓，MIPS的业务更加全面了。不知道是管理层的问题，还是经济危机太厉害，MIPS不得不割肉把模拟业务卖给Synopsys，难怪有人说MIPS的CEO是Synopsys的最佳员工呢。

In the second acquisition announced this week by a major electronic design automation company, Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) said it would acquire the analog semiconductor design unit of MIPS Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:MIPS) for $22 million.

Synopsys said the deal would boost its intellectual property offerings for chip designers in the areas of analog chip design and interfaces. MIPS said the transaction will enable it to focus on its core microprocessor IP business and build its position in digital home and networking technologies.

The deal marks the final chapter of a disastrous acquisition for MIPS. It acquired the analog business group via its 2007 purchase of Chipidea Microelectronica SA, for which it paid $147 million. MIPS last year wrote off a large portion of the goodwill and intangible assets associated with the acquisition.

The Synopsys deal follows the announcement Thursday by Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ:MENT) that it would pay $13 million to acquire LogicVision Inc. (NASDAQ:LGVN). - Olaf de Senerpont Domis