Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEHR) experienced a significant market surge on Tuesday, with its stock climbing 22.19% to close at $20.10. The sharp increase followed the company’s announcement of a substantial order from its principal artificial intelligence (AI) processor customer. Aehr will deliver eight additional Sonoma ultra-high-power systems, aimed at burn-in and volume production testing of AI processors, further cementing its footprint in the rapidly expanding AI market.
Strategic Orders from Hyperscale Client
The follow-on orders come from a globally recognized hyperscaler, a leader in providing high-performance computing and storage solutions to millions. The new Sonoma systems will be dispatched over the next six months from Aehr’s high-volume production facility in Fremont, California. These new units represent more than a doubling of the hyperscaler’s installed base, marking a significant escalation in their AI production capabilities.
The client is actively developing in-house AI processors and planning a major capacity expansion in the coming year. Discussions have already begun on future-generation processor needs, underlining Aehr’s pivotal role in supporting both current and next-generation product demands.
Comprehensive Burn-in Solutions for Next-Gen AI Chips
Aehr Test Systems has long provided advanced burn-in, qualification, and reliability screening solutions for semiconductors including GPUs, CPUs, AI processors, and networking chips. The company initially partnered with this hyperscaler during their early product development stages and supported them through the entire qualification-to-production lifecycle, using consistent platforms and test fixtures.
Advanced Sonoma Platform Bolsters Testing Capability
The Sonoma systems feature application-specific Burn-in Modules (BIMs) with integrated liquid-cooled thermal management. Each BIM includes a custom PCB, socket contactor, and real-time monitoring tools capable of supporting devices with power dissipation of up to 2000W. These capabilities allow for high-current delivery, dynamic testing, and accelerated aging processes—key to early-life failure screening and performance reliability.
With AI chips becoming central to autonomous vehicles, robotics, and secure systems, Aehr’s technology positions the company strongly to meet future demand for high-reliability semiconductor testing in AI-intensive applications.
