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OKI Develops 124-Layer PCB Technology for Next-Generation AI Semiconductor Testing Equipment

OKI Circuit Technology (“OTC”; President: Masaya Suzuki; Head office: Tsuruoka City, Yamagata), the OKI Group printed circuit board (PCB) company, has successfully developed 124-layer PCB technolo...

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- Introducing at PCB East 2025 in Massachusetts, USA -

TOKYO: OKI Circuit Technology (“OTC”; President: Masaya Suzuki; Head office: Tsuruoka City, Yamagata), the OKI Group printed circuit board (PCB) company, has successfully developed 124-layer PCB technology for wafer inspection equipment designed for next-generation high bandwidth memory, such as HBM (Note 1) mounted on AI semiconductors. This is a roughly 15% increase in the number of layers over conventional 108-layer designs. OTC is seeking to establish mass production technology by October 2025 at its Joetsu Plant in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, which has a proven track record and advanced development and production capabilities in the field of high multilayer, high-precision, large-format PCBs for semiconductor inspection equipment.

AI processing requires the transmission of vast data volumes between graphics processing unit (GPU) semiconductors and memory. As semiconductor performance increases, the memory installed is also required to have high-speed, high-frequency, and high-density data transfer capabilities. HBM features a stacked DRAM (Note 2) structure, requiring technology capable of fabricating wafers even more thinly and precisely. This configuration also requires that the PCBs used in inspection equipment meet even higher levels of performance and quality.

Since the latest semiconductors process an enormous number of signals and the number of wafer-mounted chips increases due to process miniaturization, it is necessary to increase density and more layers on the PCBs used in inspection equipment. Nevertheless, PCB thickness has been limited to 7.6 mm due to various constraints, and 108 layers was the maximum limit with conventional technology. This time, by developing ultra-thin materials and tools and handling technologies suitable for ultra-thin materials, together with developing and introducing a proprietary automatic transport system for ultra-thin materials into its production line, OTC has successfully developed 124-layer PCB technology with a board thickness of 7.6 mm.

OKI is actively engaged in its EMS business based on the core idea of providing comprehensive manufacturing services from design to production and reliability testing. OKI places a particular focus on technology development in the PCB business, and this new technology was developed in response specifically to the areas expected to show future growth, including AI semiconductors, aerospace, defense, robotics, and next-generation communications. OKI will continue to develop PCBs and manufacturing technologies to respond to future progress in technology.

OTC will exhibit at the OTC booth (No.305) at PCB East 2025, which will be held at the Boxboro Regency Hotel and Conference Center in Massachusetts, USA from April 30 to May 2, 2025, to introduce this technology.

[Terminology]

Note 1: HBM (High Bandwidth Memory)
Next-generation high-bandwidth memory. Consists of multiple stacked DRAM with a dedicated high-speed interface.
Note 2: DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory)
A type of temporary data storage memory widely used in computers and electronic devices, made up of cells consisting of capacitors that hold electric charge and transistors to control this charge. As volatile memory, this memory loses data when power supply is cut off. In addition, it allows for high-speed data read/write and is well-suited for increased capacity. It is used in personal computers, servers, mobile devices, etc.

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About Oki Electric Industry (OKI)

Founded in 1881, OKI is Japan's leading information and telecommunication manufacturer. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, OKI provides top-quality products, technologies, and solutions to customers through its Public Solutions, Enterprise Solutions, Component Products, and Electronics Manufacturing Services businesses. Its various business divisions function synergistically to bring to market exciting new products and technologies that meet a wide range of customer needs in various sectors. Visit OKI's global website at https://www.oki.com/global/.

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Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is commonly referred to as OKI.

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Oki Circuit Technology Co., Ltd. is commonly referred to as OKI Circuit Technology.

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All other company names and product names mentioned in this text are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

 

Fonte: Business Wire

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