POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 2, 2017--
Cohu Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU), a leading supplier of semiconductor test
handlers and contactors, announced today the introduction of the new
cHybrid solution for testing power devices. Following a successful
qualification at a leading US-based analog semiconductor manufacturer,
this contactor is now in production for small leaded and leadless
devices that are commonly used in the growing mobile communications
market such as smartphones, tablets and wearables. The cHybrid contactor
extends Cohu’s broad portfolio of leading solutions in the growing $90
million analog power contactor segment.
Gerhard Gschwendtberger, General Manager of Cohu’s contactor business
unit, commented, “I am very pleased with the production performance of
our new cHybrid contact spring architecture that delivers improved yield
over long life while minimizing cleaning cycles. This innovative
solution will help customers reduce cost and maximize productivity.”
Cohu will be showcasing the cHybrid Contactor and other innovative test
contactors at the Burn-in & Test Strategies (BiTS) Workshop from March 10th
to 15th in Mesa, Arizona
About Cohu:
Cohu is a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection
handlers, micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test
contactors and thermal sub-systems used by global semiconductor
manufacturers and test subcontractors as well as a supplier of mobile
microwave communications equipment.
Forward Looking Statements:
Certain matters discussed in this release, including statements
concerning Cohu's cHybrid product are forward-looking statements that
are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those projected or forecasted. Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to convert
new products under development into production on a timely basis,
support product development and meet customer delivery and acceptance
requirements for next generation equipment, failure to obtain customer
acceptance resulting in the inability to recognize revenue and accounts
receivable collection problems, our reliance on patents and intellectual
property, compliance with U.S. export regulations, and the cyclical and
unpredictable nature of capital expenditures by semiconductor
manufacturers. These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed
more fully in Cohu's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the most recently filed Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
Cohu assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.
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Source: Cohu Inc.
Cohu
Jeffrey D. Jones, 858-848-8106
Investor Relations