AEM PARTNERS INTEL FOUNDRY TO ADVANCE SLT, BURN-IN CAPABILITIES

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- AEM Holdings Ltd announced it is working with Intel Foundry to expand access to their established System-Level Test (SLT) and Burn-In capabilities, tailored for advanced computing devices, to Intel Foundry’s customer base.

Built on decades of collaboration, AEM and Intel Foundry have developed one of the most extensive and mature SLT and Burn-In ecosystems, according to a statement.

“As performance demands rise and chiplet integration becomes the new norm, manufacturers need more than just tools; they need a proven ecosystem.

“Together with Intel Foundry, we are enabling customers to reduce capital costs, accelerate qualification, and benefit from deep engineering collaboration that drives product success,” said AEM Holdings Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Amy Leong.

As chips grow in complexity, particularly in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, the need for Burn-In and SLT test solutions has become more critical to ensure test coverage while reducing the total cost of the test. 

The partnership offers a proven solution and strategic roadmap, delivering precise thermal control and validation capabilities for next-generation devices, with specifications including power exceeding 2,000 watts and support for package sizes surpassing 200 millimetres (mm) x 200mm.

Through this collaboration, AEM brings device-specific configurable test units, advanced handlers and consumables, PiXL Active Thermal Control (ATC), along with software and application support for customer native boards, hence delivering a fully integrated approach to SLT and Burn-In enablement.

This complements Intel Foundry’s comprehensive suite of services, including factory automation, adaptive test data management, turnkey Burn-In Board (BIB) solutions, test program development, customer board integration, and full product debug and execution support.

Key customer benefits include faster time-to-market, lower capital expenditure by leveraging an existing global infrastructure of thousands of systems, and access to a United States-based engineering and production ecosystem for rapid deployment and industry-standard qualification.

-- BERNAMA