Infineon to partner with Teradyne on power semi test
Teradyne, a supplier of automated test solutions, and semiconductor firm Infineon have entered into a partnership around power semiconductor test, that involves Teradyne acquiring part of Infineon’s automated test equipment team (ATE) in Regensburg, Germany.
As part of the partnership, the companies will collaborate on new solutions.
"Together with Teradyne, we are advancing our power semiconductor test capabilities," said Alexander Gorski, executive VP, Frontend Operations at Infineon. "Integrating our experienced workforce with Teradyne will help to accelerate innovation and address the dynamic test challenges in new technologies like SiC and GaN at the scale and flexibility needed by our markets and customers. At the same time, we provide our employees a long-term perspective in a highly specialised company."
Teradyne says it is fully committed to the 80-person team at Infineon’s Regensburg site and plans to build upon these capabilities as it integrates together with its power semiconductor business unit.
“We are thrilled to enter into this strategic partnership with Infineon," said Rick Burns, president, Semiconductor Test Group at Teradyne. "Acquiring and integrating Infineon’s technology and team in Regensburg will extend our leadership in the power semiconductor market. Infineon’s technology will enhance our market-leading ETS product portfolio, demonstrating our commitment to continue to provide innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers."
