FormFactor (NASDAQ:FORM) designs, develops and manufactures precision probe cards, analytical probes and probe systems used to test advanced semiconductor devices. The company’s solutions play a critical role in the wafer-level and package-level electrical testing processes that enable chip designers and manufacturers to characterize, validate and optimize integrated circuits before they reach high-volume production. By ensuring the performance and reliability of leading-edge microprocessors, memory arrays, radio-frequency devices and advanced packaging technologies, FormFactor supports innovation across the semiconductor ecosystem.
The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of wafer probe cards tailored for bulk silicon, silicon-on-insulator and compound semiconductor wafers, as well as test sockets, probe heads and analytical probe systems. FormFactor’s custom engineering services address the growing demands of heterogeneous integration, advanced node development and high-bandwidth applications such as 5G communications, artificial intelligence accelerators and automotive electronics. Its test platforms are designed to deliver high throughput, low contact resistance and precise alignment, helping customers shorten test cycles and reduce manufacturing costs.
Headquartered in Livermore, California, FormFactor was founded in 1993 and completed its initial public offering in 2001. Over the past decades, the company has expanded its global footprint through strategic acquisitions and investments in research and development. FormFactor operates manufacturing and support facilities across North America, Europe and Asia, enabling close collaboration with major semiconductor fabs and research institutes in key markets such as Taiwan, South Korea, China and Germany.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ping Liu, FormFactor continues to invest in advanced probing technologies aimed at next-generation semiconductor architectures. The company’s senior management team brings deep expertise in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), RF engineering and materials science, positioning FormFactor to address the evolving test challenges presented by emerging applications in high-performance computing, Internet of Things devices and autonomous vehicles.
