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Cohu Introduces Next Generation 32-position Turret Handler

July 12, 2016
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POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 12, 2016-- Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU), a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, announced today the introduction of its next generation 32-position turret platform for test and inspection of high performance mixed signal, high frequency and sensor devices.

The new NY32 provides up to 5 times higher device handling accuracy compared to its predecessor that is particularly important for test and inspection of thin, fragile small packages. It integrates innovative hardware and software technologies such as Field Bus on Module that enables improved autonomous operation and stability, and the new Falcon self-tuning solution that delivers improved yield.

“We are excited to make the new NY32 platform available to our customers, and to enable the next generation of thin and fragile package processing solutions in the industry,” said Ian von Fellenberg, VP and General Manager of Cohu’s Ismeca business unit.

This platform is well suited for RF devices, small power management ICs, solid state lighting devices and many other ICs. These devices are commonly used in mobile products, “Internet of Things” applications and increasingly in automotive infotainment systems.

“We completed successful qualifications of this new platform at large European and Japanese-based customers resulting in multi-unit orders received in the first quarter. The initial handlers were shipped in Q1 and we received customer acceptance in our fiscal Q2,” said Luis Müller, President and CEO of Cohu.

Forward Looking Statements:

Certain matters discussed in this release, including statements concerning Cohu's NY32 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.

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.

Source: Cohu, Inc.

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