Cohu Announces Order for New Diamondx Instrument and Mixed Signal Platform
Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) has announced a significant order for its Diamondx platform from a leading multinational Automotive, Industrial, and Computing customer. The order includes an integrated test cell solution featuring the new VI100 instrument and major mixed signal platform enhancements, paired with Cohu's NY32 handler and cCompact interface.
The VI100 is a four-quadrant voltage and current instrument designed to address the increasing complexity of analog and power management ICs. The enhanced Diamondx platform now offers up to 80% reduced test time compared to legacy systems, at less than half the cost-of-test of competitive liquid-cooled systems. This advancement positions Cohu to target an estimated $860 million addressable market in automotive, industrial, and computing applications.
Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) ha annunciato un ordine significativo per la sua piattaforma Diamondx da un importante cliente multinazionale del settore Automotive, Industriale e Informatica. L'ordine include una soluzione integrata per celle di test che presenta il nuovo strumento VI100 e importanti miglioramenti nella piattaforma di segnali misti, abbinati al manipolatore NY32 di Cohu e all'interfaccia cCompact.
Il VI100 è uno strumento di tensione e corrente a quattro quadranti progettato per affrontare la crescente complessità dei circuiti integrati analogici e di gestione dell'energia. La piattaforma Diamondx migliorata ora offre fino a 80% di riduzione del tempo di test rispetto ai sistemi legacy, a meno della metà del costo del test dei sistemi a liquido di raffreddamento competitivi. Questo progresso posiziona Cohu per puntare a un mercato indirizzabile stimato di 860 milioni di dollari nelle applicazioni automotive, industriali e informatiche.
Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) ha anunciado un pedido significativo para su plataforma Diamondx de un importante cliente multinacional del sector Automotriz, Industrial y de Computación. El pedido incluye una solución integrada de celda de prueba que presenta el nuevo instrumento VI100 y importantes mejoras en la plataforma de señales mixtas, junto con el manipulador NY32 de Cohu y la interfaz cCompact.
El VI100 es un instrumento de voltaje y corriente de cuatro cuadrantes diseñado para abordar la creciente complejidad de los circuitos integrados analógicos y de gestión de energía. La plataforma Diamondx mejorada ahora ofrece hasta un 80% de reducción en el tiempo de prueba en comparación con los sistemas heredados, a menos de la mitad del costo del test de los sistemas refrigerados por líquido competitivos. Este avance posiciona a Cohu para apuntar a un mercado direccionable estimado de 860 millones de dólares en aplicaciones automotrices, industriales y de computación.
Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU)는 주요 다국적 자동차, 산업 및 컴퓨팅 고객으로부터 Diamondx 플랫폼에 대한 중요한 주문을 발표했습니다. 이 주문에는 새로운 VI100 계측기와 주요 혼합 신호 플랫폼 개선을 포함한 통합 테스트 셀 솔루션이 포함되어 있으며, Cohu의 NY32 핸들러와 cCompact 인터페이스와 함께 제공됩니다.
VI100은 아날로그 및 전력 관리 IC의 복잡성이 증가하는 문제를 해결하기 위해 설계된 사분면 전압 및 전류 계측기입니다. 향상된 Diamondx 플랫폼은 이제 기존 시스템에 비해 테스트 시간 80% 단축을 제공하며, 경쟁 액체 냉각 시스템의 절반도 안 되는 테스트 비용으로 제공합니다. 이 발전은 Cohu가 자동차, 산업 및 컴퓨팅 애플리케이션에서 예상되는 8억 6천만 달러의 목표 시장을 겨냥할 수 있도록 합니다.
Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) a annoncé une commande significative pour sa plateforme Diamondx de la part d'un client multinational de premier plan dans les secteurs de l'automobile, de l'industrie et de l'informatique. La commande inclut une solution de cellule de test intégrée avec le nouvel instrument VI100 et des améliorations majeures de la plateforme de signaux mixtes, associées au manipulateur NY32 de Cohu et à l'interface cCompact.
Le VI100 est un instrument de tension et de courant à quatre quadrants conçu pour répondre à la complexité croissante des circuits intégrés analogiques et de gestion de l'énergie. La plateforme Diamondx améliorée offre désormais jusqu'à 80 % de réduction du temps de test par rapport aux systèmes anciens, à moins de la moitié du coût de test des systèmes à refroidissement liquide concurrentiels. Cette avancée permet à Cohu de cibler un marché adressable estimé à 860 millions de dollars dans les applications automobiles, industrielles et informatiques.
Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) hat einen bedeutenden Auftrag für seine Diamondx-Plattform von einem führenden multinationalen Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Automobil, Industrie und Informatik bekannt gegeben. Der Auftrag umfasst eine integrierte Testzellenlösung, die das neue VI100-Gerät und wesentliche Verbesserungen der gemischten Signalplattform umfasst, kombiniert mit Cohus NY32-Handler und cCompact-Schnittstelle.
Das VI100 ist ein Spannungs- und Strommessgerät mit vier Quadranten, das darauf ausgelegt ist, der wachsenden Komplexität von analogen und Energiemanagement-ICs gerecht zu werden. Die verbesserte Diamondx-Plattform bietet nun bis zu 80% reduzierte Testzeit im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Systemen, zu weniger als der Hälfte der Testkosten von konkurrierenden flüssigkeitsgekühlten Systemen. Dieser Fortschritt positioniert Cohu, um einen geschätzten 860 Millionen Dollar adressierbaren Markt in den Bereichen Automobil, Industrie und Informatik anzusprechen.
- Secured order from a leading multinational customer in Automotive, Industrial, and Computing sectors
- New VI100 instrument offers high-accuracy DC source and measure capabilities
- Diamondx platform achieves up to 80% reduced test time compared to legacy systems
- Cost-of-test less than half of competitive liquid-cooled systems
- Targets an estimated $860 million addressable market in automotive, industrial, and computing applications
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This order marks a significant win for Cohu in the $860 million addressable market for mixed signal semiconductor testing equipment. The selection by a top 5 automotive semiconductor manufacturer validates Cohu's strategy and positions them well in the competitive landscape. The Diamondx platform's 80% reduction in test time and 50% lower cost-of-test compared to legacy systems are compelling selling points that could drive further market share gains.
The focus on power management devices aligns with the growing importance of energy efficiency in automotive, industrial and computing applications. This trend is likely to continue, potentially leading to sustained demand for Cohu's testing solutions. Investors should monitor Cohu's ability to leverage this win into additional orders and market penetration.
The new VI100 instrument represents a significant technological advancement in semiconductor testing. Its four-quadrant voltage and current capabilities, combined with high-accuracy DC source and measure functions, address the increasing complexity of analog and power management ICs. The integration of arbitrary waveform source and capture further enhances its versatility.
The multi-core test computer architectures and enhanced databus suggest improved parallel processing capabilities, which likely contribute to the substantial reduction in test time. This technological edge could provide Cohu with a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, particularly as devices become more sophisticated and power-efficient.
While specific financial figures aren't provided, this order from a leading multinational customer in key sectors (Automotive, Industrial and Computing) is likely to have a positive impact on Cohu's revenue stream. The Diamondx platform's cost-efficiency could lead to improved profit margins for Cohu, assuming competitive pricing doesn't erode these gains.
Investors should watch for potential follow-on orders and the rate of adoption for the new VI100 instrument. If Cohu can successfully penetrate the
The new VI100 product is a four-quadrant voltage and current instrument that combines high-accuracy DC source and measure, including arbitrary waveform source and capture. Designed to address the increasing complexity and integration of analog and power management ICs, the VI100 is configured with a newly enhanced set of mixed signal instruments, multi-core test computer architectures and databus. The Diamondx now offers up to
“We are excited to see traction with our Diamondx tester strategy, including the new VI100 instrument, in the mixed signal market and in particular with selection by a top 5 automotive semiconductor manufacturer,” commented Luis Müller, Cohu President and CEO. “The Diamondx now offers a scalable platform for testing next generation mixed signal semiconductors used in automotive, industrial, and computing applications, an estimated
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Cohu (NASDAQ: COHU) is a global technology leader supplying test, automation, inspection and metrology products and services to the semiconductor industry. Cohu’s differentiated and broad product portfolio enables optimized yield and productivity, accelerating customers’ manufacturing time-to-market. Additional information can be found at www.Cohu.com.
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