Diamondx Selected for Internet of Things Semiconductor Test

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Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) announced that a leading U.S. semiconductor manufacturer has selected its Diamond_x platform for testing IoT devices, enhancing test parallelism. The Diamond_x platform, equipped with RedDragon RF instrumentation, supports testing for emerging technologies such as 5G and Wi-Fi 7. CEO Luis Müller highlighted the platform's cost-effectiveness, replacing multiple testers with a single solution to improve throughput up to 480V. This adoption underscores Cohu's strategy for expanding market applications in the mixed signal sector.

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• Secured adoption of the Diamond platform by a major U.S. semiconductor manufacturer.
• Diamond enhances test parallelism for IoT devices, boosting efficiency.
• Cost-effective solution by replacing multiple testers with one universal platform.
• Supports advanced technologies like 5G and Wi-Fi 7.

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POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU), a global leader in back-end semiconductor equipment and services, today announced a leading U.S. semiconductor manufacturer has selected the Diamond_x platform for testing their product portfolio.

Diamond_x’s low-cost universal test platform optimizes test parallelism for the entire Internet of Things (IoT) signal chain, including RF, power management and microcontroller devices. The RedDragon RF instrumentation suite for Diamond_x enables testing of the expanding 5G frequencies, next generation Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) standards. Combined with high-density power management instruments, Diamond_x delivers better throughput up to 480V testing capability in a flexible platform for IoT, high voltage data centers and electric vehicles.

Luis Müller, president and CEO, commented, “We are excited to win yet another customer on Diamond_x. We are delivering lower cost-of-test and replacing multiple dedicated testers with a single universal platform. The rapid adoption by new and existing customers of the Diamond_x platform is a strong validation of Cohu’s strategy to broaden the market application of our test solutions in the large mixed signal market.”

About Cohu:

Cohu (NASDAQ: COHU) is a global leader in back-end semiconductor equipment and services, delivering leading-edge solutions for the manufacturing of semiconductors. Additional information can be found at www.Cohu.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements contained in this release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Diamond_x customer design wins, new customers, customer adoption of Diamond_x, and any other statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and/or include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “likely,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” and/or other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance.

Actual results and future business conditions could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: customer design wins may not lead to material orders or sales; political and economic instability and adverse worldwide impacts resulting from the military incursion into Ukraine by Russia; the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our operations and the operations of our key suppliers, customers and other business partners; we are making investments in new products and product enhancements, which may adversely affect our operating results and these investments may not be commercially successful; we have manufacturing operations in Asia and any failure to effectively manage multiple manufacturing sites and to secure raw materials meeting our quality, cost and other requirements, or failures by our suppliers to perform, could harm our sales, service levels and reputation; any failure to perform or unexpected downtime experienced by our sole contract manufacturer for certain semiconductor automated test equipment; any failure of critical suppliers to deliver sufficient quantities of parts in a timely and cost-effective manner; we may not be able to increase prices to fully offset inflationary pressures on costs, such as raw and packaging materials, components and subassemblies, labor and distribution costs; the semiconductor industry we serve is seasonal, cyclical, volatile and unpredictable; the semiconductor equipment industry is intensely competitive; semiconductor equipment is subject to rapid technological change, product introductions and transitions which may result in inventory write-offs, and our new product development involves numerous risks and uncertainties; the seasonal nature of the semiconductor equipment industry places enormous demands on our employees, operations and infrastructure; a limited number of customers account for a substantial percentage of our net sales; inherent uncertainty of backlog wherein customers may delay shipments or cancel orders; majority of our revenues are generated from exports to foreign countries, primarily in Asia, that are subject to economic and political instability and we compete against a number of Asia-based test contactor, test handler and automated test equipment suppliers; we are exposed to the risks of operating in certain foreign locations from where Cohu manufactures certain products, and supports our sales and services to the global semiconductor industry; increasingly restrictive trade and export regulations may materially harm or limit Cohu’s business and ability to sell its products; the remaining indebtedness in connection with our financing of the Xcerra acquisition may have an adverse impact on Cohu’s liquidity, access to capital and business flexibility; we are exposed to other risks associated with additional potential acquisitions, investments and divestitures such as integration difficulties, disruption to our core business, dilution of stockholder value, and diversion of management attention; our financial and operating results may vary and fall below analysts’ estimates, or credit rating agencies may change their ratings on Cohu, any of which may cause the price of our common stock to decline or make it difficult to obtain other financing; we have experienced significant volatility in our stock price; there may be changes in, and uncertainty with respect to, legislation, regulation and governmental policy in the United States; and impacts in the event of a cybersecurity breach.

These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed more fully in Cohu’s filings with the SEC, including the most recently filed Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, and the other filings made by Cohu with the SEC from time to time, which are available via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as required by applicable law, Cohu does not undertake any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Investor Contact:

Cohu, Inc.

Jeffrey D. Jones, 858-848-8106

Investor Relations

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FAQ

What is the significance of Cohu's Diamond<x> platform announcement?

Cohu's Diamond platform has been selected by a major U.S. semiconductor manufacturer, enhancing their testing capabilities for IoT devices and supporting advanced technologies.

How does the Diamond<x> platform improve testing efficiency?

The Diamond platform optimizes test parallelism and allows for testing at higher voltages, significantly enhancing throughput and reducing overall testing costs.

What technologies does the Diamond<x> platform support?

The Diamond platform supports testing for 5G frequencies, Wi-Fi 7, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) standards, making it suitable for the evolving IoT market.

Who is Cohu's new customer for the Diamond<x> platform?

The specific U.S. semiconductor manufacturer that selected the Diamond platform has not been disclosed in the press release.