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TAOYUAN, Taiwan, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Chroma ATE Inc. acquired 100 percent of the shares of Environmental Stress

Systems, Inc. (ESS). The main product of ESS consists of thermal forcing

systems that can reach temperatures ranging from -104°C to +175°C. This

technology enables Chroma to grow their expertise on temperature control in

semiconductor test equipment and meet the testing requirements of the wafer

market for extremely low and high temperatures.

Driven by 5G, IoT (internet of things), IoV (internet of vehicles), and other

emerging technologies, ESS has developed a cooling technology that reaches up

to 1,500W and meet the high-power temperature control requirements for HPC

(high-performance computing) and AI chips in advanced packaging processes.

Research conducted by TrendForce indicates that the global satellite market

could arrive at US$295 billion in 2022. Major countries around the world are

deploying low Earth orbit satellites to propel the application of and

integration between satellite and 5G communications. However, ensuring that the

chips can still function normally in the extremely cold environment of space

remains an important issue. ESS offers technology with high-power and extremely

low-temperature cooling at the core, for simulating the harsh environment in

space. In addition, biomedical test applications, such as RNA, DNA, vaccines,

and drugs, require long-term storage of biological and pharmaceutical samples.

ESS has rich experience in designing and manufacturing -86°C ultra-low

temperature cold rooms for such environmentally controlled storage. This

technology will also bring Chroma new business opportunities in the field of

biomedical testing.

The acquisition of ESS provides Chroma with the chance to further expand into

the market of semiconductor test applications, such as in aerospace,

electric/self-driving vehicles, 5G, AIoT, and biomedical test equipment. Chroma

expects that the opportunities resulting from this synergy will create a strong

platform for future growth.

About Chroma ATE Inc.

Founded in 1984, Chroma ATE Inc. is a world-leading supplier of precision test

and measurement instrumentation, automated test systems, intelligent

manufacturing systems, and test & automation turnkey solutions marketed

globally under the brand name "Chroma". Chroma has branch offices in Europe,

the United States, Japan, Korea, China, and Southeast Asia chartered to deliver

innovative technologies with high value-added service to satisfy our global

customers' demands.

About Environmental Stress Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1989, ESS is a supplier of thermal platforms, space simulation

thermal chambers, cascade condensers, and liquid recirculating chillers, which

adopt high-power cryogenic cooling to support emerging applications.

Source: Chroma ATE Inc.