About Probe Card

Probe cards are testing equipment used by semiconductor device manufacturers to electronically test the wafer, a semiconductor substrate used for IC chip fabrication. The process of electronically testing the wafer is also known as wafer sorting. The testing of the individual die specifically at the wafer-level has been an essential part of the IC manufacturing process over the past four decades. A probe card is basically a point of connection in between the electronic test equipment and a semiconductor wafer. The probe card is mechanically docked to a prober, which is electronically connected to a tester. The main purpose of a probe card is to provide an electrical path between the test system and the circuit, which is on the wafer. This permits the testing and validation of the circuits at wafer-level, after which they are diced and packaged. The probe card consists of a printed circuit board (PCB) and a metallic element for contact purposes.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global probe card market to decline at a CAGR of (4.95%) during the period 2017-2021.

Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global probe card market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from new shipments and aftermarket sales

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

Technavio's report, Global Probe Card Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors
• FORMFACTOR
• JAPAN ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
• MICRONICS JAPAN
• MPI
Other prominent vendors
• ADVANTEST
• Cascade Microtech
• KOREA INSTRUMENT
• SV Probe
Market driver
• Increase in number of fabs
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Market challenge
• Pressure on pricing strategies of vendors
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Market trend
• Increase in number of fabless semiconductor companies
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?

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