PDF Solutions, Inc. specializes in yield improvement technologies and services for the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of proprietary software and intellectual property products, including Exensio software, which assists product engineers in analyzing production yield and performance issues. Their solutions encompass software for yield data management, failure detection, and device characterization, along with hardware tools such as on-chip instruments and electrical testers. PDF Solutions serves various clients within the semiconductor ecosystem, including integrated device manufacturers and fabless companies, through direct sales and strategic partnerships. Founded in 1992, PDF Solutions operates internationally, providing comprehensive methodologies and professional services to enhance the quality and profitability of semiconductor products.
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8 past transactions
secureWISE
Acquisition in 2025
SecureWISE is a provider of an Internet of Things platform for industrial control systems to remotely access, monitor, and control devices.
Machinery Analytics
Acquisition in 2023
Machinery Analytics specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning software tailored for the electric vehicle industry's battery cell research and manufacturing. The company offers a cloud-based deep-learning platform that automates picture analysis and feature extraction, facilitating enhanced image and time-series analysis during the battery cell manufacturing process. This technology accelerates the development of new battery chemistries, ensures reliability in supplier materials, and reduces scrap rates. By enabling hardware design engineers to detect early signs of failure and classify failure modes through comparative data analysis, Machinery Analytics supports the advancement and optimization of battery technology.
StreamMosaic
Acquisition in 2019
StreamMosaic is a provider of an artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance semiconductor and electronics manufacturing through machine learning. The company's offerings include data mining, data analytics, predictive analytics, and process control consulting, as well as software services aimed at improving manufacturing yield and reducing costs. By leveraging advanced analytics and tailored software solutions, StreamMosaic enables firms in the semiconductor and electronics sectors to optimize their operations and meet specific manufacturing requirements.
Kinesys Software
Acquisition in 2017
KINESYS Software is an independent software company established in 1992 in The Netherlands, specializing in software products and services for technical automation in the semiconductor industry. The company has built a strong reputation and is recognized for its innovative solutions in factory automation applications. KINESYS Software provides advanced software products and expert support services that focus on data management and equipment integration, particularly for inkless assembly and single device tracking. Its clientele includes prominent manufacturers of semiconductors and production equipment, located in key global markets such as South-East Asia, Japan, North America, and Europe.
Syntricity
Acquisition in 2015
Syntricity, Inc. specializes in developing web-based enterprise yield management solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry, serving a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor manufacturers, test vendors, and wafer foundries. The company's flagship product, dataConductor, is a hosted software solution that aggregates data from various manufacturing systems into a centralized warehouse, facilitating efficient management of yields throughout the semiconductor product life cycle. In addition to dataConductor, Syntricity offers a suite of interactive analysis tools, customizable applications, and engineering databases that enhance product characterization, qualification studies, and production analysis. The company provides comprehensive consulting and support services, focusing on best practices implementation, yield analysis, and system integration, among others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Syntricity has established itself as a key player in the semiconductor sector, helping clients optimize their operations through robust data management and analytical capabilities.
Fabbrix
Acquisition in 2007
Fabbrix, Inc. is a provider of design solutions based on a regular-structures implementation of nanoscale process technologies. Fabbrix offers a combination of physical building blocks, implementation and analysis tools, and design methodologies that enable an IC design style.
Si Automation
Acquisition in 2006
Si Automation S.A. is a privately held company based in Montpellier, France, specializing in fault detection and classification software and services. The firm focuses on developing solutions for factory automation, equipment interface, and process control specifically tailored for the semiconductor manufacturing sector and related industries. Si Automation offers comprehensive services aimed at enhancing wafer fabrication processes, ensuring efficient and reliable manufacturing operations.
IDS Software Systems
Acquisition in 2003
IDS Software Systems, located in Foster City, California, is a privately held company established in 1991. It specializes in developing yield management software tailored for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company's flagship product, IDS dataPOWER, offers a comprehensive, platform-independent semiconductor yield management system and engineering data analysis tools. These tools are designed to assist engineers in improving wafer yields and accelerating the time-to-market for advanced semiconductor devices. By providing robust software solutions, IDS Software Systems aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
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