Credence: Re-defining the value in test.

Semiconductor manufacturers today are creating complex integrated circuits (ICs) of unprecedented size and functionality, straining traditional test methodologies. Despite the increasing complexity in ICs, manufacturers must continue to shorten test times, reduce the cost-of-test, and accelerate ramp-to-volume production.

Across the board, semiconductor manufacturers are grappling with changing requirements necessitating more innovative or higher speed testing approaches. Cost, as always, is an issue for all, but value is being re-defined as a function of speed, lifecycle costs or "Total Cost of Ownership," and adaptability. By extension, the staying power, market commitment and customer orientation of a test partner is more integral to sustaining success and profitability.

With a long heritage in both the automotive and high-end computing markets and its newest lines being adopted by world-leading consumer manufacturers, Credence is helping semiconductor manufacturers in the world's largest markets redefine test, and in turn, value.

The only ATE company in the industry today to offer a complete design-to-test portfolio, Credence embraces the growing demand for thorough, accurate, and reliable test solutions at every stage of the development process. Providing customers critical information about actual device performance at first silicon, Credence's product portfolio spans high-end SoC, mixed-signal, RF, and automotive test systems-all with a full suite of debug, validation, and characterization tools to significantly accelerate product introductions and reduce overall cost-of-test.