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Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated February 25, 2000 (except for Note 12, as to which
the date is July 27, 2000), in Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on
Form S-1 [No. 333-42146] and related Prospectus of Synplicity, Inc. for the
registration of 4,945,000 shares of its common stock.
We also consent to the use of our report dated February 25, 2000 (except
for Note 12, as to which the date is July 27, 2000), in Amendment No. 3 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 [No. 333-42146] and related Prospectus of
Synplicity, Inc. with respect to the financial statement schedule listed in
Item 16(b) of the Registration Statement.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Palo Alto, California
October 9, 2000
