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KLA Instruments

Semiconductor EquipmentUnited States

KLA is a leading supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries.

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KLA Instruments at a glance

KLA Instruments is a semiconductor equipment company headquartered in United States. Xcout tracks 18 named people at KLA Instruments, including Richard Wallace (President, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director). Xcout recorded 1 job posting from KLA Instruments in the last 90 days.

Industry
Semiconductor Equipment
Headquarters
United States
Employees
15,000
Job postings recorded (90 days)
1

KLA Instruments leadership

  • Richard WallacePresident, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
  • Ahmad A. KhanPresident of Semiconductor Products & Customers
  • Bren D. HigginsExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Ben Bin-Ming TsaiChief Technology Officer & Executive Vice President of Corporate Alliances
  • Mary Beth WilkinsonExecutive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
  • Virendra A. KirloskarSenior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer

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Hiring at KLA Instruments

Xcout recorded 1 job posting from KLA Instruments in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since September 2026.

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KLA Instruments competitors

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Advantest CorporationATEYY · SemiconductorsTokyo, Japan
66% matchPublic

Advantest Corporation, a Japanese entity founded in Tokyo in 1954, specializes in the development and distribution of semiconductor and component testing equipment, alongside various mechatronics solutions. Its operations are broadly categorized into three core divisions: Semiconductor and Component Test Systems, Mechatronics Systems, and Services, Support & Other. The Semiconductor and Component Test Systems division provides advanced testing machinery tailored for both the semiconductor and electronic parts sectors, including specialized systems for System-on-Chip (SoC) and memory semiconductor devices. Under the Mechatronics Systems division, Advantest produces test handlers, mechatronic devices designed for the precise handling of semiconductor devices, and essential device interfaces crucial for measurement. This segment also engages in initiatives related to nano-technology. The Services, Support & Other division delivers comprehensive client solutions and robust support for the company's test systems and mechatronics product lines. Additionally, this segment manages the sale of consumables, pre-owned equipment, and an equipment leasing business. Advantest actively invests in research and development, continuously advancing measuring and testing methodologies. The company serves a diverse global clientele, which includes fabless semiconductor firms, foundries, and specialized test houses, as well as industrial, design, and manufacturing enterprises across Japan, the broader Asian region, the United States, and Europe. Furthermore, Advantest has established strategic alliances, notably with STMicroelectronics for the creation of advanced automated test cells for IC testing, and a partnership with PDF Solutions Inc. focused on cloud-based software solutions.

Market cap$164.3B
Employees7,241
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PDF Solutions, Inc.PDFS · SemiconductorsSanta Clara, United States
66% matchPublic

PDF Solutions, Inc. offers a comprehensive array of solutions to the semiconductor sector, encompassing proprietary software, physical intellectual property for integrated circuit designs, electrical measurement hardware, proven methodologies, and professional services. The company maintains a global presence, with significant operations in the United States, China, Japan, Taiwan, and other international regions. At the core of their software portfolio is the Exensio platform. This includes Manufacturing Analytics, which centralizes collected data, providing engineers with a consistent view to effectively identify and analyze production yield, performance, and reliability issues. Process Control delivers capabilities for failure detection, classification, and robust monitoring and management of manufacturing tool sets. Test Operations focuses on efficient data collection and analytical functionalities, while Assembly Operations is designed to seamlessly link assembly, packaging, fabrication, and characterization data throughout a product's entire lifespan. Beyond software, PDF Solutions provides advanced hardware and systems such as their design-for-inspection (DFI) Systems, featuring DFI on-chip instruments, and the eProbe, a non-contact E-beam tool. They also offer the Characterization Vehicle (CV) system, which comprises CV test chips, pdFasTest electrical testers, and specialized Exensio characterization software tailored to process measurements gathered from DFI on-chip instruments using the eProbe tool. Further enhancing their product suite are Cimetrix software products, which facilitate the implementation of industry-standard interfaces for equipment manufacturers. Their service offerings extend to software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscriptions, various software-related support, and dedicated characterization services. PDF Solutions engages a broad spectrum of clients—including integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies, foundries, equipment manufacturers, electronics manufacturing suppliers, original device manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test firms, and system houses—through a combination of direct sales, dedicated service teams, and strategic alliances. Established in 1991, the company's headquarters are located in Santa Clara, California.

Market cap$1.6B
Employees600
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