Collaborative Alliance for Semiconductor Test (CAST)

CAST was formed in 2008 by semiconductor device makers and test industry suppliers to engage in and resolve common industry issues related to higher test equipment utilization, lower costs, and greater return on investment. CAST members include a range of semiconductor industry leaders from automated test equipment (ATE) companies, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) companies. In 2009, CAST became a SEMI Special Interest Group to develop, coordinate and direct all SEMI services for the semiconductor test community.

CAST Membership

CAST membership provides the ability to shape the future of semiconductor test through industry-wide collaboration.  CAST members work with their customers, suppliers and industry colleagues on industry standards that reduce costs and spurn innovation, engage in valuable pre-competitive activities, and serve as industry-wide advocates for the test industry and profession.  Members of CAST are recognized as leaders in the industry and work to identify and leverage industry trends to benefit all industry stakeholders.

 Parties interested in joining the SEMI Special Interest Group should consult the CAST Charter and Bylaws and the CAST Membership Application.

• Click here for a current list of CAST Members.

For more information and to register for the CAST Workshop, please click here.

For more information about CAST events, please click here

• SEMI-CAST STIL Working Group
  
• Dec. 3, 2010- SEMICON Japan, CAST WG Update
• March 24, 2010 Test Cell Communication Work Group
• February 24, 2010 Test Cell Communications Work Group Conference Call
• December 16, 2009 CAST Test Cell Communication/Yield Enhancement Work Group
• October 6, 2009 CAST Test Cell Software Integration Workshop
• Meetings held at SEMICON West, July 2009
• Kick-off Meeting, April 1, 2009

Charter CAST supporters include (alphabetically): Advantest, Amkor, Infineon, Intel, LTX-Credence, Qualcomm, Roos Instruments, Teradyne, and Verigy.
Click here to read the Feb 3, 2009 Press Release about CAST joining SEMI.

Click here for a current list of CAST Members.

CAST activities focus on four main areas.

1. Foster pre-competitive collaboration

2. Research, develop and promote standards that enable industry productivity improvement:

3. Perform pre-competitive benchmarks

4. Act as a representative and an advocate for the members

For a detailed description of each item in the charter, click here.

If you would like to be added to our mailing list, or to send us questions or give feedback, please contact us at CAST@semi.org.