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Company Overview

Business Description

Sector
Information Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Headquarters
United States of America US
Employees
600
IPO date
Jul 26, 2001

PDF Solutions helps chip makers improve how semiconductors are manufactured. Its software and data tools collect and analyze factory and test data so engineers can find defects, tune production steps, and raise chip yield. It also sells related engineering services and analytics tools used in the design and manufacturing flow.

Its main customers are semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, and some chip design companies that need tighter control over complex production lines. PDF Solutions makes money by selling software subscriptions or licenses, data and analytics services, and consulting work tied to process improvement. In practice, it sits between chip design and chip production, turning factory data into decisions that help customers build more chips with fewer mistakes.

What makes the business different is that it is not a chip maker itself. It is a specialized tool and services provider focused on the hard problem of semiconductor manufacturing quality and yield. That gives it a niche role in an industry where small improvements in process control can matter a lot to customers.

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Address
2858 De La Cruz Boulevard
Santa Clara, California
United States of America

Business Segments

Software

This part sells PDF Solutions’ analytics and process-control software for semiconductor design and manufacturing. Customers use it to collect, organize, and analyze factory and chip test data so engineers can spot problems and improve chip production.

Customers

Semiconductor makers, chip designers, and manufacturing teams that need software to manage production and test data.

Revenue Model

The company earns money through software subscriptions, licenses, and related support fees.

Services

This part provides engineering and data services that help customers set up the software, use the data, and improve manufacturing workflows. It also includes consulting work tied to semiconductor data and process improvement.

Customers

Semiconductor companies that want hands-on help deploying PDF Solutions’ tools and applying the results in their factories and design flows.

Revenue Model

The company earns money by charging for consulting, implementation, training, and other professional services.

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Management

Dr. John K. Kibarian Ph.D.

Co-Founder, President, CEO & Director

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Dr. Kimon W. Michaels Ph.D.

Co-Founder, Executive VP of Products & Solutions and Director

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Mr. Peter Cohn

Secretary

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Dr. P. K. Mozumder

Vice President of WW Sales

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Mr. Jeffrey David

Vice President of AI Solutions

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Said Akar

General Manager

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Mr. Michael Yu

Vice President of Sales & Operations - Asia

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