Cohu Introduces RedDragon RF Module for 5G and Wi-Fi 6 Test
September 14 2020 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU), a global leader in back-end
semiconductor equipment and services, today announced the
introduction of its RedDragon RF test module for 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and
Ultra-Wideband standards. The new RedDragon module optimizes
throughput and test yield for semiconductor manufacturers of RF and
mobile communication systems.
The RedDragon module extends Cohu testers’ capabilities with
industry-leading throughput, cost optimized for multi-site
measurement, and delivering the higher RF frequency and wider
signal bandwidth required by evolving wireless standards in mobile
and consumer devices. In combination with Cohu’s global
applications and service, the RedDragon module supports the rapid
growth in 5G and Wi-Fi 6 production testing.
“We have worked closely with customers to develop and optimize
our instrumentation and Unison software capability to support from
test development to volume production,” said Ian Lawee, vice
president and general manager of Cohu’s Semiconductor Test Group.
“We’re delivering RedDragon as an upgrade to our large installed
base and as a new configuration for our successful PAx tester
platform. Cohu is extending test coverage to all signal chain
components in RF front-end modules, supporting an addressable
semiconductor market projected to grow from $15 Billion to $25
Billion by 2025.”
Lawee continued, “We are pleased that key customers have
selected RedDragon for testing devices in their market-leading 5G
platforms and their latest high-performance Wi-Fi 6 and other RF
front-end devices. We have received volume orders from several
customers for new PAx systems with RedDragon, with deliveries
starting in the third quarter. Additionally, RedDragon upgrades are
shipping into a large PAx installed base, providing a backwards
compatible platform for testing the widest variety of RF front-end
devices.”
About Cohu:
Cohu (NASDAQ: COHU) is a global leader in back-end semiconductor
equipment and services, delivering leading-edge solutions for the
manufacturing of semiconductors and printed circuit boards.
Additional information can be found at www.Cohu.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
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forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements
regarding the introduction of the RedDragon RF test module
(“RedDragon”), rapid growth in 5G and Wi-Fi 6 testing, RF
semiconductor market segment size and growth, key customer wins,
customer orders and delivery dates for RedDragon, and any other
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performance. Actual results could differ materially from those
contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various
factors, including, without limitation: The ongoing global COVID-19
pandemic has adversely affected, and is continuing to adversely
affect, our business, financial condition and results of
operations; Our ability to convert new products into production on
a timely basis and to support product development and meet customer
delivery and acceptance requirements for new products; Our reliance
on third-party contract manufacturers and suppliers; Failure to
obtain customer acceptance resulting in the inability to recognize
revenue and accounts receivable collection problems; Market demand
and adoption of our new products; Customer orders may be canceled
or delayed; Design wins may or may not result in future orders or
sales; The concentration of our revenues from a limited number of
customers; Intense competition in the semiconductor equipment
industry; Our reliance on patents and intellectual property;
Compliance with U.S. export regulations; Impacts from the Tax Cuts
and Jobs Act of 2017 and ongoing tax examinations; Geopolitical
issues, trade wars and Huawei/HiSilicon export restrictions
(including new restrictions effective in May and August 2020);
Retention of key staff; Other health epidemics or natural
disasters; ERP system implementation issues particularly as Cohu
recently launched a new ERP system in first quarter 2020 and plans
a broader rollout in 2020; The seasonal, volatile and unpredictable
nature of capital expenditures by semiconductor manufacturers
particularly in light of weakened demand in 2019 followed by the
COVID-19 global pandemic in 2020; and Rapid technological change.
These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed more fully in
Cohu’s filings with the SEC, including the most recently filed Form
10-K and Form 10-Q, and the other filings made by Cohu with the SEC
from time to time, which are available via the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov. Except as required by applicable law, Cohu does not
undertake any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking
statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Third-party market forecasts are for reference only and Cohu does
not adopt or affirm any such forecasts.
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