PDF Solutions, Inc. specializes in yield-improvement technologies and data analytics for the semiconductor manufacturing lifecycle. The company's core offering, the Exensio platform, combines software, hardware, and proprietary intellectual property to turn raw manufacturing data into actionable insights. Its solutions connect factory floor equipment, orchestrate data flows, and apply machine learning to detect defects and optimize production steps. PDF Solutions generates revenue primarily through software subscriptions, hardware systems, and value-based "Gainshare" performance incentives tied to customer yield improvements. Operating globally, the company serves a diverse client base including foundries, fabless design firms, and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers.
