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Aehr Test Systems Secures Major AI Hyperscaler Order
Semiconductor firm's Sonoma systems to be used for next-gen AI chip testing
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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Aehr Test Systems, a small-cap semiconductor company, has received a significant order for its Sonoma systems from a leading hyperscale customer. The Sonoma systems are used to test and validate the reliability of AI chips under stressful conditions. This order, for Aehr's next-generation AI ASIC testing, is seen as a major step forward and is expected to lead to a 'large expansion' of Sonoma system purchases in the second half of 2026 and into 2027 as the customer ramps up production of its current-generation AI chips.
Why it matters
This announcement is important for Aehr as it demonstrates strong demand for its Sonoma testing systems from a major hyperscale customer. The 'large expansion' of orders forecast suggests Aehr's technology is proving valuable in ensuring the reliability of cutting-edge AI chips destined for data centers. This could lead to a sustained, long-term partnership and significant revenue growth for the company.
The details
Aehr's Sonoma systems are designed to test semiconductor components under extreme conditions, exposing them to high voltages and temperatures to screen for defects and validate long-term reliability. The company says an existing customer has placed an initial order to use Sonoma in testing its next-generation AI ASIC, a custom-designed chip optimized for the customer's specific AI workloads. In addition, the customer is forecasting a 'very large expansion' of Sonoma system purchases to support production of its current-generation AI ASIC, which is ramping up.
- On Feb. 11, 2026, Aehr announced the Sonoma system order from a leading hyperscale customer.
- Aehr expects to deliver the systems related to this win in the summer of 2026.
- The customer is forecasting a 'very large expansion' of Sonoma system purchases for its current-generation AI ASIC in the second half of 2026 and continuing into 2027.
The players
Aehr Test Systems
A small-cap semiconductor company that manufactures testing and reliability verification systems for semiconductor devices, including its Sonoma systems used for AI chip testing.
Rhea Posedel
The founder, past CEO, and current Chairman of the Board of Aehr Test Systems.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This announcement highlights the growing importance of Aehr's Sonoma systems in supporting the development and deployment of next-generation AI chips for hyperscale data centers. The potential for a 'large expansion' of orders suggests Aehr's technology is proving invaluable in ensuring the reliability of these critical components.
