Teradyne To Acquire Quantifi Photonics
Teradyne (TER) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Quantifi Photonics, a leader in photonic IC testing. The acquisition, expected to close in Q2 2025, aims to deliver scalable photonic integrated circuit (PIC) test solutions for the high-performance Compute market supporting AI workloads.
The strategic move combines Teradyne's semiconductor ATE leadership with Quantifi Photonics' expertise in photonic testing to develop cost-effective, high-throughput test solutions for wafer-level, die/multi-die and co-packaged optical module testing. The integration focuses on addressing the growing bandwidth and power requirements driven by Cloud AI applications through optical interconnect solutions.
Teradyne (TER) ha annunciato un accordo definitivo per acquisire Quantifi Photonics, un leader nel testing di circuiti integrati fotonici. L'acquisizione, prevista per chiudersi nel secondo trimestre del 2025, mira a fornire soluzioni di test scalabili per circuiti integrati fotonici (PIC) per il mercato dei computer ad alte prestazioni, supportando i carichi di lavoro dell'IA.
Questa mossa strategica combina la leadership di Teradyne nei test automatici per semiconduttori con l'esperienza di Quantifi Photonics nel testing fotonico, per sviluppare soluzioni di test economiche e ad alta capacità per il testing a livello di wafer, die/multi-die e moduli ottici co-imballati. L'integrazione si concentra sull'affrontare le crescenti esigenze di larghezza di banda e potenza, guidate dalle applicazioni Cloud AI, attraverso soluzioni di interconnessione ottica.
Teradyne (TER) ha anunciado un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir Quantifi Photonics, un líder en pruebas de circuitos integrados fotónicos. Se espera que la adquisición se cierre en el segundo trimestre de 2025 y tiene como objetivo ofrecer soluciones de prueba escalables para circuitos integrados fotónicos (PIC) en el mercado de computación de alto rendimiento, apoyando cargas de trabajo de IA.
Este movimiento estratégico combina el liderazgo de Teradyne en ATE de semiconductores con la experiencia de Quantifi Photonics en pruebas fotónicas para desarrollar soluciones de prueba rentables y de alto rendimiento para pruebas a nivel de oblea, die/multi-die y módulos ópticos empaquetados conjuntamente. La integración se centra en abordar las crecientes demandas de ancho de banda y potencia impulsadas por las aplicaciones de IA en la nube a través de soluciones de interconexión óptica.
테라다인 (TER)은 광전자 집적 회로(IC) 테스트의 선두주자인 Quantifi Photonics를 인수하기 위한 최종 계약을 발표했습니다. 이번 인수는 2025년 2분기에 마무리될 예정이며, AI 작업 부하를 지원하는 고성능 컴퓨팅 시장을 위한 확장 가능한 광전자 집적 회로(PIC) 테스트 솔루션을 제공하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
이 전략적 움직임은 테라다인의 반도체 ATE 리더십과 Quantifi Photonics의 광학 테스트 전문성을 결합하여 웨이퍼 수준, 다이/다중 다이 및 공동 포장된 광 모듈 테스트를 위한 비용 효율적이고 높은 처리량의 테스트 솔루션을 개발합니다. 통합은 클라우드 AI 애플리케이션에 의해 촉발된 증가하는 대역폭 및 전력 요구 사항을 광학 인터커넥트 솔루션을 통해 해결하는 데 중점을 둡니다.
Teradyne (TER) a annoncé un accord définitif pour acquérir Quantifi Photonics, un leader dans le test des circuits intégrés photoniques. L'acquisition, qui devrait être finalisée au deuxième trimestre 2025, vise à fournir des solutions de test évolutives pour les circuits intégrés photoniques (PIC) sur le marché de l'informatique haute performance, soutenant les charges de travail d'IA.
Ce mouvement stratégique combine le leadership de Teradyne dans les tests ATE pour semi-conducteurs avec l'expertise de Quantifi Photonics dans les tests photoniques pour développer des solutions de test rentables et à haut débit pour les tests de niveau wafer, de die/multi-die et de modules optiques co-emballés. L'intégration se concentre sur la réponse aux besoins croissants en bande passante et en puissance entraînés par les applications Cloud AI grâce à des solutions d'interconnexion optique.
Teradyne (TER) hat eine endgültige Vereinbarung zur Übernahme von Quantifi Photonics angekündigt, einem führenden Unternehmen im Bereich der photonischen IC-Tests. Die Übernahme, die voraussichtlich im 2. Quartal 2025 abgeschlossen wird, zielt darauf ab, skalierbare Testlösungen für photonic integrated circuits (PIC) für den Hochleistungs-Computermarkt anzubieten, der AI-Workloads unterstützt.
Dieser strategische Schritt kombiniert die Führungsposition von Teradyne im Bereich der Halbleiter-ATE mit der Expertise von Quantifi Photonics im photonischen Test, um kosteneffiziente, hochdurchsatzfähige Testlösungen für Wafer-Level-, Die/Multi-Die- und Co-Packaged-Optikmodultests zu entwickeln. Die Integration konzentriert sich darauf, den wachsenden Bandbreiten- und Leistungsbedarf, der durch Cloud-AI-Anwendungen vorangetrieben wird, durch optische Interconnect-Lösungen zu adressieren.
- Strategic expansion into growing photonic IC testing market
- Enhanced testing capabilities for AI and Cloud computing applications
- Complementary technology acquisition strengthening market position
- Regulatory approval pending
- Integration risks with new technology and team
- Financial terms not disclosed
Teradyne to acquire Quantifi Photonics to deliver photonic IC testing to the high-performance Compute market
This acquisition will enable Teradyne to deliver scalable photonic integrated circuit (PIC) test solutions. PIC technology is leveraging wafer-based manufacturing, multi-die integration, and advanced packaging with high-speed I/O interfaces to enable the rapidly evolving high-performance Compute market to support AI workloads.
“The extraordinary growth and complexity driven by Cloud AI will require optical interconnect solutions to support the bandwidth and reduce the power required for next-generation networks,” said Teradyne CEO, Greg Smith. “We are thrilled to welcome the Quantifi Photonics team to Teradyne to accelerate the development of cost-effective, high-throughput test solutions for wafer-level, die/multi-die and co-packaged optical module testing.”
“By combining Quantifi Photonics’ deep expertise in photonic testing and Teradyne’s leadership in semiconductor ATE, we are uniquely positioned to revolutionize photonics high-volume manufacturing,” said Quantifi Photonics co-founder and CEO Iannick Monfils. “The silicon photonics market is at an inflection point that requires innovative, state-of-the-art solutions to unlock its full potential. By combining our strengths, Teradyne and Quantifi Photonics will provide customers with complete turn-key photonic test solutions that allow them to scale. Quantifi Photonics is excited to join the Teradyne family.”
About Quantifi Photonics
Quantifi Photonics provides test solutions to help customers unlock scalable and cost-effective high-volume manufacturing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs), co-packaged optics and pluggable optics. The company’s portfolio includes a wide range of photonic test instruments, and digital sampling oscilloscopes, available as benchtop or the industry-standard PXI format to support cost-effective, high-throughput design verification testing and high-volume manufacturing. Learn more at quantifiphotonics.com.
About Teradyne
Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) designs, develops, and manufactures automated test equipment and advanced robotics systems. Its test solutions for semiconductors and electronics products enable Teradyne’s customers to consistently deliver on their quality standards. Its advanced robotics business includes collaborative robots and mobile robots that support manufacturing and warehouse operations for companies of all sizes. For more information, visit teradyne.com. Teradyne® is a registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc., in the
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