The EDA Consortium seeks to identify and address issues that are common to its members and the customer community that the member companies serve. By focusing on commonality and promoting cooperation, the Consortium augments the effectiveness of the tools, services and communications provided by its members.
EDA Market & Opportunities
The EDA Consortium represents approximately 100 companies in the $5 billion Electronic Design Automation (EDA) industry. The EDA industry serves virtually every major semiconductor and electronics systems company in the world including computer, communications, consumer electronics, medical, and aerospace companies. The worldwide demand for increasingly complex electronic products is exploding. The EDA industry’s products and services make it possible for the world's electronic companies to keep up with demand for smaller, faster, more powerful, and lower cost electronic products.
The EDA Industry employs over 27,000 people. The industry serves virtually all segments of the electronic design industry, resulting in more overall stability than individual electronics industry segments.
For additional information on the EDA industry, please view the short video, EDA – Where Electronics Begins.
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EDA Consortium Programs
The EDA Consortium engages in the following programs to promote the health of the industry:
 Industry trade show sponsorship - sponsorship of technical conferences include two EDA industry annual flagship events: Design Automation Conference (DAC) in the U.S., and Design Automation and Test Europe (DATE) held in Western Europe. Both events include conference and exhibition elements.
Market Statistics Service (MSS) - provides affordable access to the most recent quarter's revenue details along with the eight previous quarters' data. Published since 1994, the MSS is the only source for EDA revenue data and is generated for Consortium members, the investment community and anyone who follows electronics.
The Phil Kaufman Award - recognizes a single individual's contributions to the industry. Presented annually, the award honors those rare individuals who have contributed to creating or driving technology advances that have had measurable impact on the productivity of design engineers.
Communication & Awareness - promotes awareness of the EDA industry through various communications channels such as distribution of the DVD, press releases, sponsored panel discussions and other events, research, and through its informative web site www.edac.org.
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EDA Consortium History & Milestones
Founded: 1989
2010
MSS (Market Statistics Service) reports EDA revenue of $4.7B for 2009
EDAC members elect a new Board of Directors
Walden C. Rhines, Chairman and CEO of Mentor Graphics, elected Chairman of the EDAC Board of Directors
2009
MSS (Market Statistics Service) reports EDA revenue of $5.2B for 2008
EDAC conducts multi-faceted investigation of EDA software piracy
Dr. Randal E. Bryant receives the Phil Kaufman Award
2008
MSS (Market Statistics Service) reports EDA revenue of $5.8B for 2007
EDAC members elect new Board of Directors.
Walden C. Rhines, Chairman and CEO of Mentor Graphics, elected Chairman of the EDAC Board of Directors
Dr. Aart de Geus receives the Phil Kaufman Award
2007
MSS reports EDA revenue of $5.3B for 2006
Dr. Robert K. Brayton receives the Phil Kaufman Award
2006
US Department of Commerce publishes export regulation exemption for encryption of semiconductor device design data
Aart de Geus, CEO and chairman of the board, Synopsys, elected chairman
MSS reports record revenue of $4.6B for 2005
Robert Gardner appointed EDAC Executive Director
Bob Dutton, Ph.D. receives Phil Kaufman Award.
2005
Wassenaar Plenary approves export exemption for encryption of semiconductor device design data
MSS reports revenue of $4.4B for 2004
Phil Moorby receives Phil Kaufman Award.
2004
New simplified international EDA export regulation achieves Wassenaar Plenary approval and is published in US export regulation
EDA industry OS Roadmap launched
Save stock incentives letter writing campaign results in over 800 letters to legislators and helps block FASB legislation
MSS expanded to include 50 new Semiconductor IP (SIP) categories, reports revenue of $4.2B for 2003
New board of directors elected and Walden C. Rhines remains chairman
2003
EDA Consortium lobbies to simplify international export regulation
Richard Newton, Ph.D. receives Phil Kaufman Award
2002
EDA Consortium produces a DVD, "EDA Where Electronics Begins". The DVD is in four languages - English, German, French and Japanese.
A new board of directors is elected in May and Walden C. Rhines, Chairman & CEO, Mentor Graphics, is voted chairman.
Design Achievement Award presented to Philips.
Ron Rohrer, Ph.D. receives the Phil Kaufman Award
2001
EDA Consortium launches industry branding campaign at DATE in Europe & DAC in US.
Design Achievement Award presented to SONY and SANYO.
Dr. Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli receives the Phil Kaufman Award.
EDA Consortium signs an "In Cooperation Agreement" with the EDS Fair in Japan.
2000
Ray Bingham, president & CEO, Cadence Design Systems, elected chairman.
Design Achievement Award presented to Motorola and Advanced Micro Devices.
Dr. Paul Huang receives the Phil Kaufman Award
1999
MSS reports record revenue of $3.4 billion for 1999.
Dr. Hugo De Man receives Phil Kaufman Award.
Design Achievement Awards presented to Siemens AG and XaQti Corporation.
1998
Aart de Geus, CEO and chairman of the board, Synopsys, elected chairman.
EDA Consortium co-sponsors DATE.
EDA Consortium publishes its first Standards Funding Report. Members endorse Spine 99.
MSS reports record revenue of $3.2 billion for 1998.
Ernest Kuh receives Phil Kaufman Award.
First Design Achievement Awards presented to Acuson, Micronas Intermetall GmbH and Intrinsix.
1997
EDAC becomes EDA Consortium.
MSS reports $2.7 billion in EDA and Semiconductor Intellectual Property (SIP) revenue.
James Solomon receives Phil Kaufman Award.
1996
Members vote to establish all-CEO board of directors.
Wally Rhines, president & CEO, Mentor Graphics, elected chairman.
Pamela Parrish becomes first full time executive director.
MSS reports $2.3 billion in EDA revenue.
Carver Mead receives Phil Kaufman Award.
1995
EDAC forms EDA Industry Council with the CAD Frameworks Initiative (CFI).
www.edac.org web site launched.
MSS reports $1.6 billion in EDA revenue.
Donald Pederson receives Phil Kaufman Award.
1994
Alan Hanover, president & CEO, Viewlogic, elected Chairman.
MSS first published. EDAC/Needham Stock Index introduced.
Herman Gummel presented with first Phil Kaufman award.
1992
EDAC incorporates and becomes DAC co-sponsor.
1991
Joe Costello, president & CEO, Cadence Design Systems, succeeds Jim Hamock as chairman.
1990
Jim Hamock assumes the position of chairman.
1989
Electronic Design Automation Consortium (EDAC) is formed. First officers are elected.
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