Cohu’s Eclipse platform selected for next-gen processor testing

POWAY, Calif. - Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU), a semiconductor equipment manufacturer with annual revenue of $394 million and strong liquidity metrics, announced that its Eclipse platform has been chosen by a leading U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer and foundry services company to test next-generation processor devices in production environments. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a healthy current ratio of 4.88, indicating robust operational flexibility.

The Eclipse systems will be equipped with Cohu’s T-Core Active Thermal Control solution, which the company states can deliver up to 3kW power dissipation with fast temperature ramp rates for testing high-performance computing processors including CPUs, GPUs, and ASIC accelerators.

"We are delighted to have been selected to support the testing of next-generation AI processors in extreme thermal environments," said Luis Müller, Cohu President and CEO, according to the press release.

The company indicates that the Eclipse platform offers scalability across various power applications, providing flexibility that could reduce total cost of ownership for integrated device manufacturers, foundry and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test customers.

Cohu describes itself as a global technology supplier of test, automation, inspection and metrology products for the semiconductor industry. The company’s equipment aims to optimize manufacturing yield and productivity while accelerating customers’ time-to-market.

The announcement comes as semiconductor manufacturers continue developing increasingly powerful processors that generate significant heat during operation, requiring advanced thermal management during testing phases.

The information in this article is based on a company press release statement.

In other recent news, Cohu Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding analysts’ expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.02, outperforming the projected loss of $0.01. Revenue for the quarter was $107.7 million, slightly surpassing the forecast of $106 million. Additionally, Cohu has secured new orders for its Neon inspection platform from a prominent U.S.-based memory and data storage technology company. These systems will be utilized for inspecting high bandwidth memory (HBM) devices, which are critical for high-performance computing and generative artificial intelligence. Despite the positive earnings report, there are concerns among investors regarding future market conditions and company guidance. The recent developments highlight Cohu’s ongoing efforts to enhance its product offerings and market presence.

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