Everest PEAK Matrix
Semiconductor Solutions
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Powering Everything from Smartphones to Autonomous Vehicles

The semiconductor industry's growth is fueled by the demands of , and . As the need for more efficient and complex devices rises, HCLTech draws on more than two decades of semiconductor expertise to deliver advanced services.

Our strategic partnerships with leading OEMs, fabs and chip companies help us address industry challenges with a comprehensive suite of solutions — spanning mechanical and electrical engineering, software development and semiconductor design. This holistic approach lets us offer end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing services tailored to diverse client needs, with quality assurance and testing at every step.

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Why Choose HCLTech for Your Semiconductor Needs

For over two decades, we've delivered business transformation in the semiconductor services ecosystem for clients and partners worldwide.

25+

Years of experience in semiconductor domain

6

Of the top 10 semiconductor equipment OEMs are our clients

4.5K+

Engineers working for top 13 global OEMs and 3 of the top 4 ISVs

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Design partner for major foundries – Intel, Samsung, TSMC, GF

45K+

Engineers driving R&D breakthroughs

200+

Tapeouts across multiple foundries/nodes

Our Semiconductor Services

Semi-chip Design Capabilities

Design services

Design services

Our semiconductor design services cover product architecture, microarchitecture, RTL design and design verification — ensuring efficient and reliable hardware implementations.

Package design services

Package design services

We offer routability feasibility analysis, PLOC definition, bonding diagrams and substrate layouts to optimize performance in semiconductor production.

Test manufacturing services

Test manufacturing services

Our services include memory BIST, wafer sort testing, probe card and load board design, yield monitoring and test program optimization.

Validation services

Semiconductor validation services

We provide essential testing and verification for semiconductor technologies — including pre-silicon validation, process corner characterization, wake-up and functional validation and volume validation.

Qualification services

Qualification services

We ensure thorough testing for packaging solutions with temperature cycling, HTSL, UHAST and HTOL qualification. Our team handles design reviews, fabrication and socket solutions for burn-in boards and burn-in vector development.

Manufacturing services

Manufacturing services

Our manufacturing services span prototype and risk production — setting up manufacturing flows and creating bills of materials (BOM). Volume manufacturing focuses on supplier management, material monitoring and ongoing quality assurance.

Our Capabilities

Semi-equipment OEM Services

Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering services

Mechanical and manufacturing engineering services

Expertise in equipment subsystems engineering: , ECN/ECO, automation, NPD, VAVE, cost reduction, obsolescence, sourcing, EOL management and prototyping.

Electrical engineering services

Electrical engineering services

Specialists in system design, product refresh, control and power electronics. We bring expertise in ECO, BOM, NPI, test validation, obsolescence engineering and more.

Software engineering services

Software engineering services

We deliver software development, validation, control system software, sustenance engineering, L3 support, simulator development, test automation, DevOps, performance engineering and product testing.

Value-added services

Value-added services

Our clean room and ATE lab facilities support product development, AR/VR-based training, data analytics, AI/ML, DevOps, predictive maintenance, Industry 4.0, PLM on cloud, cybersecurity and sustainability.

Fab services

Fab services

We offer fab operations, automation, cloud services, equipment testing, reliability testing, failure analysis, characterization, refurbishments and R&D — tailored to each client's needs.

Test engineering services

Test engineering services

We focus on precision test program development, conversions, DIB and probe card innovations, test optimization and characterization.

Accelerators that Power Your Success

HCLTech GenAI-assisted chip design developer

Accelerate time-to-market with AI-driven automation for specification analysis, test case generation and design verification.

Spec to platform

We take end-to-end ownership of the silicon design cycle — from product spec to tapeout. Our expertise covers front-end and back-end design, FPGA emulation and pre-silicon validation, proto package and assembly, manufacturing testing, silicon validation and qualification.

Digital twin

Our digital twin capabilities help fabs and OSATs optimize plant operations. Real-time monitoring and adjustment of production lines lead to significant reductions in downtime and waste.

AI Force

AI Force for Software Engineering is an advanced AI/ML-based solution for intelligent software development and testing. Using GenAI technologies, AI Force augments today's development and test teams, enabling faster cycles, higher-quality code and lower costs.

Conversational AI solution

We leverage conversational AI solutions to generate insights faster, using advanced natural language processing (NLP) of client data.

ATE test code generation

GenAI generates test code using specification documents. HCLTech developed the model using an LLM model based on GPT-4.

Turnkey solutions

We provide end-to-end semiconductor services for reduced turnaround time and improved quality, drawing on deep experience in complex ASIC, FPGA, SoC and chiplet designs — backed by proven analog, digital and mixed signal design methodologies.

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Trends & Insights

Analyst Recognitions

HCLTech recognized as a Leader in Everest Group's Semiconductor Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024

HCLTech and Arm collaborate on custom silicon chips optimized for AI workloads

HCLTech wins Intel’s 2024 EPIC Outstanding Supplier Award

HCLTech recognized as a Leader in ISG Digital Engineering Services, 2024

HCLTech recognized as a Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services

HCLTech recognized as a Leader in Everest Group’s Software Product Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024

 

Testimonials

“HCLTech has been a strategic partner, delivering critical engineering services that have significantly contributed to Teradyne's success. HCLTech’s engineering teams have been integral to Teradyne's product development, sustenance, and support. Our collaboration has spanned multiple platforms, including UltraFLEXplus, UltraFLEX, J750, and ETS. To further strengthen this partnership, HCLTech has established dedicated Teradyne labs in India, equipped with Teradyne testers to support training and product development efforts.”

Roy Chorev

Roy Chorev

VP Semiconductor Test, Product Development at Teradyne, Inc.

“At Eugenus, we pride ourselves on driving innovation in semiconductor equipment and HCL Tech has been a crucial partner in helping us achieve our goals. The HCLTech engineering team has demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, significantly enhancing our equipment through their expertise in semiconductor technologies. Their deep understanding of semiconductor technologies, combined with their ability to collaborate closely with our internal teams, has contributed to several successful projects.”

Dr. Tejinder Singh, Ph.D., MBA

Dr. Tejinder Singh, Ph.D., MBA

Chief Technology Officer, Eugenus, Inc.

“We have been working with HCLTech for over 20 years, and I must say that their service has been nothing short of exceptional. The quality of their services is top-notch, and their customer service is always prompt and friendly. Their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality results are truly commendable. They have consistently met our requirements and adapted to our needs with remarkable flexibility. I highly recommend HCLTech to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality services.”

Shital R Patel

Shital R Patel

Vice President Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

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