Cohu, Inc. COHU

COHU Company Overview

Cohu, Inc. is a U.S.-based semiconductor equipment and test solutions company that provides products and services used in the development, testing, inspection, handling, and monitoring of semiconductor devices. The company primarily operates within the semiconductor capital equipment industry, serving integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers (OSATs), and fabless semiconductor companies. Cohu’s core revenue drivers include semiconductor test handlers, automated test equipment interface products, inspection and metrology systems, and reliability and environmental test solutions. The company’s products are used across multiple semiconductor end markets, including automotive, mobility, industrial, consumer electronics, and data infrastructure.

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Poway, California, Cohu evolved from an electronics and manufacturing-focused company into a specialized semiconductor equipment supplier through internal development and acquisitions. A major strategic transformation occurred following the acquisition of Xcerra Corporation in 2018, which significantly expanded Cohu’s scale, product portfolio, and customer base in semiconductor test and inspection markets. The company positions itself as an integrated provider capable of supporting semiconductor customers throughout multiple stages of device testing and quality assurance, particularly in automotive and high-reliability applications.