Semiconductor industry and market

Which correctly describes companies called OSATs?

  1. ACompanies that take on back-end processes such as semiconductor assembly and test on contract
  2. BCompanies that only design semiconductors
  3. CCompanies that make exposure tools
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Answer: A. Companies that take on back-end processes such as semiconductor assembly and test on contract

OSATs (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) are companies that take on back-end processes such as semiconductor assembly (packaging) and test on contract. Together with foundries, which handle front-end processes on contract, and fabless companies, which specialize in design, they make up the industry's division of labor.

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