Founded in 1992 and headquartered in San Jose, California, PDF Solutions Inc., also known as PDFS, is a renowned provider of comprehensive technologies and services for the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process life cycle. The company offers solutions for the design and manufacture of ICs by combining the physics of semiconductor manufacturing with its software and intellectual property (IP).
It specializes in assisting manufacturers to reduce the time to market and improve yield, helping customers to increase profits and reduce IC design and manufacturing costs. PDF Solutions' services and products consist of proprietary test structures and electrical test systems, physical intellectual property, enterprise platform software, and professional services.
PDF Solutions provides its solutions through a comprehensive set of software tools known as Exensio. This platform performs data analysis and fault detection that can be crucial in recognizing and resolving manufacturing issues, contributing to a much-improved chip yield at the fabrication stage.
Furthermore, the design segment of PDF Solutions caters to the production process by incorporating a wide spectrum of features such as Design for Inspection (DFI) and Characterization Vehicle (CV) infrastructure, which are essential for enhancing the process of semiconductor manufacturing. DFI identifies issues at the early stages, while CV enables characterization of advanced process technologies, supporting fab-wide control initiatives.
They serve many sectors ranging from the automotive industry to consumer electronics, mobiles, and the internet of things (IoT). Their customer base consists of some of the leading global foundries, integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies, and original equipment manufacturers.
The ongoing success of PDF Solutions can be attributed to their customer-focused ethos, innovative solutions, and their strategic utilization of software, hardware, and professional services to address semiconductor manufacturing challenges. The employment of industry tactics merged with detailed customer insight enables PDF Solutions to deliver specifically tailored solutions that drive better business outcomes for their clients.
PDFS is known publicly and is listed on the NASDAQ stock market. As technological advancements push the boundaries of IC design and manufacturing, PDF Solutions continues to innovate and stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry landscape.