Singapore-listed AEM Holdings Ltd has announced a collaboration with Intel Foundry to broaden access to their established System-Level Test (SLT) and Burn-In capabilities, specifically designed for advanced computing devices. This partnership aims to cater to Intel Foundry’s customer base, addressing the growing complexity of chips used in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The collaboration promises to enhance test coverage whilst reducing the total cost of testing.
The partnership leverages decades of collaboration between AEM and Intel Foundry, resulting in one of the most comprehensive SLT and Burn-In ecosystems. These tests, conducted after the advanced package assembly process, ensure that chips meet reliability and performance standards in real-world environments, thereby reducing field failures and improving product quality. The collaboration offers precise thermal control and validation capabilities for next-generation devices, supporting power specifications exceeding 2,000 watts and package sizes over 200mm x 200mm.
AEM’s contribution includes device-specific configurable test units, advanced handlers, and consumables, along with software and application support for customer native boards. This integrated approach complements Intel Foundry’s suite of services, which includes factory automation, adaptive test data management, and turnkey Burn-In Board solutions.
Key benefits for customers include faster time-to-market, lower capital expenditure, and a US-based engineering and production ecosystem. “With chiplet-based architectures redefining integration and performance expectations, our open SLT and Burn-In ecosystem provides semiconductor manufacturers with a fast, scalable path to high-quality production,” said Mark Gardner, Vice President of Intel Foundry Services Package and Test Business Group.
Amy Leong, CEO of AEM Holdings, highlighted the collaboration’s potential to reduce capital costs and accelerate qualification, stating, “Together with Intel Foundry, we’re enabling customers to benefit from deep engineering collaboration that drives product success.”
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