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Burn-In Solutions to Support Reliability Testing of Advanced AI Processors for Data Center Infrastructure
VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT), a comprehensive provider of semiconductor back-end solutions and a global value-added supplier of electronic equipment, today announced it has received orders valued at approximately $5.3 million to supply high-performance Burn-In Boards (BIBs). The boards will be used in reliability screening and qualification of a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) graphics processing unit (GPU) platform designed for advanced computing and AI infrastructure applications. Shipments are expected over the next two to three quarters.
BIBs are used in semiconductor reliability testing to expose newly manufactured devices to high temperatures, voltages, and workloads, helping identify early-life failures before deployment. This process is especially important for high-performance processors used in large-scale data centers and advanced computing environments, where reliability and operational stability are essential.
Advanced AI processors such as GPUs are increasingly deployed in hyperscale data centers to support artificial intelligence workloads and high-performance computing. As semiconductor companies ramp production of next-generation processors for AI infrastructure, advanced burn-in and reliability testing solutions become critical for their qualification and deployment.
S.W. Yong, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, stated, “This order reflects Trio-Tech’s role in supporting advanced semiconductor programs tied to next-generation AI computing platforms. As global investment in AI infrastructure and data centers continues to grow, semiconductor companies are increasing their focus on reliability testing for advanced processors. Our burn-in solutions help enable the qualification and production ramp of the high-power processors powering this rapidly expanding market.”
Continued investment in large-scale data center infrastructure and high-performance computing is expected to drive growing demand for advanced semiconductor devices and the reliability testing solutions required to support their deployment.
About Trio-Tech International
Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) is a California-based company operating in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and China. Founded in 1958, Trio-Tech is a leading provider of semiconductor testing services, manufacturing solutions, and value-added distribution services. The Company’s diversified business segments include Semiconductor Back-End Solutions and Industrial Electronics.
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