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Oct 21, 2026 · Post · posted
FormFactor in TSMC COUPE testing
A September 8, 2026 Pulse capture places FormFactor in Samsung’s silicon-photonics test flow for TSMC COUPE.
- Vendor qualification
- The capture names FormFactor and MPI as the only two vendors qualified for TSMC’s COUPE CPO testing.
- Test sequence
- Samsung was testing silicon-photonics PIC wafers first; PIC testing was due by year-end, followed by optical-engine tests the next year.
- Foundry timing
- The same capture put TSMC COUPE foundry service in 2027.
“Samsung is testing silicon photonics PIC wafers on FormFactor and MPI probe stations — the only two vendors qualified for TSMC's COUPE CPO testing.”
“PIC testing completes by year-end, optical engine tests next year, foundry service in 2027.”
“PIC testing completes by year-end, optical engine tests next year, foundry service in 2027.”
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