What is KLA-Tencor Corporation?

KLA-Tencor Corporation is a leading supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related industries. Established in 1997 through a merger between KLA Instruments and Tencor Instruments, the company provides innovative technologies and systems for detecting and analyzing defects, measuring patterns, and optimizing yields in semiconductor manufacturing processes. KLA-Tencor helps customers enhance production efficiency, improve device performance, and ensure the quality of integrated circuits, memory chips, and other advanced electronic components. Their comprehensive portfolio of metrology and inspection systems, as well as their software and data analytics capabilities, enable semiconductor manufacturers to achieve higher yields, lower costs, and faster time-to-market for their products. Through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, KLA-Tencor Corporation drives progress in the semiconductor industry.