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Aquarius Test Engineering

Hampshire company offering semiconductor test development, tester access and small-batch production test for fabless power, analogue and mixed-signal chip makers.

Company overview

Aquarius Test Engineering is an independent UK-based start-up providing semiconductor test and manufacturing support services from its facility in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire. Founded by industry veterans, the company aims to address logistical challenges for fabless semiconductor companies in the UK by offering local access to services covering the new product introduction (NPI) lifecycle. It provides test development, tester access, and small-batch production test, with a stated goal of being ATE platform agnostic. Other services include fast-turn prototype packaging, product validation and characterisation, qualification support, and consultancy for ESD and failure analysis. The company also offers training programmes for NPI project management. Aquarius has received funding from Innovate UK’s Growth Catalyst programme to support the development of its FlexHandler technology.

Semiconductor activity

Primary capability: Semiconductor Test. Supply-chain role: Test, Packaging, NPI Services.

Technologies and capabilities

  • Power electronics
  • Analogue
  • Mixed signal

Test Development; ATE Test Services; Low Volume Production; Prototype Packaging; Product Validation; Qualification Support

UK presence

Lee-on-the-Solent. Part of the Southampton / South East cluster.

Funding and transactions

Awarded funding from Innovate UK’s Growth Catalyst to accelerate the development of its FlexHandler technology.

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