Synopsys and SMIC Jointly Address China Mobile TV Market with Low Power Design Solution

Synopsys and SMIC Jointly Address China Mobile TV Market with Low Power Design Solution

August 29, 2007

         
    SHANGHAI, China, Aug 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in
semiconductor design software, and Semiconductor
Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC",
NYSE: SMI and SEHK: 0981), one of the leading foundries in
the world, jointly announced today at IC China 2007 a
strategic alliance to develop a low power design solution
optimized for the mobile TV market in China, while also
providing key IP components.

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    The low power design solution based on 130nm and 90nm
fab processes will be designed to help resolve problems in
power design. In addition, the companies will provide key
IP required by mobile TV IC designers, including AD, DA,
PLL, USB, SATA and IEEE 1394.

    "It's our great honour to form this strategic
alliance with SMIC to support Chinese chip manufacturers
and the development of the digital TV market. The
combination of SMIC's 130/90nm process, complete IP library
and design service team with Synopsys' powerful IP and
design platform will boost the current market," said
Chen Zhikuan, President and COO of Synopsys.

    Their co-operation also calls for the provision of
industry leading design and counseling service to help
Chinese chip manufacturers take timely advantage of
opportunities in the mobile TV market. 

    As the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are drawing near,
more fabless and design companies are targeting the digital
TV market, and the research and development of relevant
chips are advancing at an unprecedented speed. However,
there is currently no uniform standard in low power design,
IP access barrier and foundry access for local manufacturers
in the mobile TV market in China, making it tough when they
want to compete in the market. 

    "Synopsys has a leading technology advantage in IP
and low power design. I believe our cooperation will promote
the development of China's digital TV sector's standards and
marketplace," said Richard Chang, President and Chief
Executive Officer of SMIC.

    About SMIC

    Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the
leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the
largest and most advanced foundry in Mainland China.
Headquartered in Shanghai, SMIC provides integrated circuit
manufacturing service at 0.35um to 90nm and finer line
technologies. SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility
(fab) under start-up and three 200mm wafer fabs in its
Shanghai mega-fab, two 300mm wafer fabs in its Beijing
mega-fab, a 200mm wafer fab in Tianjin, and an in-house
assembly and testing facility in Chengdu. SMIC also has
customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Italy,
and Japan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. In
addition, SMIC manages and operates a 200mm wafer fab in
Chengdu owned by Cension Semiconductor Manufacturing
Corporation and a 300mm wafer fab (under construction) in
Wuhan owned by Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing
Corporation. For more information, please visit
http://www.smics.com .

    About Synopsys

    Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is a world leader in
electronic design automation (EDA) software for
semiconductor design. The Company delivers
technology-leading system and semiconductor design and
verification platforms, IC manufacturing and yield
optimization solutions, semiconductor intellectual property
and design services to the global electronics market. These
solutions enable the development and production of complex
integrated circuits and electronic systems. Through its
comprehensive solutions, Synopsys addresses the key
challenges designers and manufacturers face today,
including power management, accelerated time to yield and
system-to-silicon verification. Synopsys is headquartered
in Mountain View, California, and has more than 60 offices
located throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia.
Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com .

    Since its entry into Chinese market in 1995, Synopsys
has followed the "mission" of "industry
promotion, client success and self-development" and
has been dedicated to accelerating the development of
China's IC design industry. To date, Synopsys has set up
offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, as
well as R&D centers in Shanghai and Beijing, and a
technology support center in Shanghai. Synopsys not only
promotes EDA in China but also provides custom-tailor
solution and professional counseling service with value
creation as its direction. Visit Synopsys online at
http://www.synopsys.com .

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Actual future results may differ materially from those
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For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see
"Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 20-F filed on April 2, 2007 with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements
are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no
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statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.


    For more information, please contact:	

    SMIC
     Reiko Chang
     Corporate Relations
     Tel:   [phone] x10544
     Email: [e-mail]