NS Technologies
A One-Stop Shop for High-Speed and Stable IC Testing

In a world run by modern technology and automation, integrated circuits (IC) play a significant role. From cloud computing to self-driving cars, microchips are multi-layered with wide-ranging functions. Such intensive applications generate heat, necessitating rigorous testing to ensure the chips remain stable across high-temperature working conditions. In response, the semiconductor sector witnessed a meteoric rise in automated testing solutions capable of handling the increasing complexity and volume of ICs.

NS Technologies, a frontrunner in the IC test handler domain, delivers impeccable temperature control through its portfolio of trusted testing products. Used by leading semiconductor companies worldwide, its offerings deliver efficient testing for various chip types, with options ranging from cost-effective mid-range variants to the top-of-the-line NX-1032XS handler.

“I always urge my team to be customer-oriented and understand the market’s voice before aligning them with client requirements to create solutions that support them in their quest to develop never-before-seen semiconductor applications,” says Hiroaki Shimura, president and CEO of NS Technologies.

Its portfolio is highly configurable to align with various customer specifications. In fact, the company showcases an impressive throughput of up to 20,000 units per hour and offers parallelism up to 32 chips, all operating between ambient temperatures and 155 degrees Celsius.

At the heart of these capabilities is NS Technologies’ proprietary ControlLogix, an automation algorithm that can perform sequential, process, drive or motion control in any combination. This algorithm empowers a high-performance control platform to achieve fast and precise IC transport in its test handlers.

Such features are especially desirable to major clients like the Outsource Assembly and Testing (OSAT) company, which mass produces ICs for use across various markets. Equipped with NS Technologies’ strong competencies, OSAT ensures its end customers receive quick turnaround, ultimately boosting profitability. Along with manufacturing the existing machine lineup, the company conducts research and development to unravel technological upgrades that drive the creation of desirable testing environments for customers.

Beyond manufacturing IC test handlers, NS Technologies offers impactful after-sales service powered by highly skilled technicians who provide on-site support, rapid assessments and prompt problem-solving to reduce downtime and boost cost-savings.

What sets NS Technologies apart from its contemporaries is its observance of applicable laws, company standards and internal regulations. From a regulatory standpoint, it follows ISO 9001:2015 standard requirements. It also undertakes continual quality management system (QMS) improvements within its equipment and workforce to achieve best practices for governance, risk and compliance.

Driven by these competencies, NS Technologies has ignited many success stories across industries that require temperature-sensitive IC test handlers. In one instance, a client was looking for a testing machine that could handle temperatures ranging from sub-zero to upwards of 150°C.

In a market where vendors vowing effective temperature-driven IC testing seldom deliver on the promise, NS Technologies’ vetted and proven solutions provide a much-needed alternative. As semiconductors continue to play an increasingly diverse role, the inspection processes are set to take center stage as they determine chip resilience and robustness under harsh conditions. In this future, NS Technologies aims to exceed IC test handler performance expectations and become the global leader in helping businesses receive thoroughly tested ICs.