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Hi-Lo Systems: A Trustworthy Partner for Chip Programming
By Eason Hsieh, International Business Executive, Hi-Lo Systems F
or 40 years, Hi-Lo Systems, a leading global provider of IC programming solutions,
has established a programming network with more than 20 serv- ice centers around the world, providing customers in more than 60 countries with the most prompt and efficient support. Hi-Lo’s local services are
highly professional and cus- tomized. For instance, customers in the U.S. are provided with both reliable programming serv- ice and comprehensive value- added packages. Hi-Lo has the experience to understand that various requirements come from different market conditions. For customers from automo-
tive electronics, for example, the company offers optional 2D/3D quality inspection to assure these programmed ICs are well protect- ed during mass production. Secure provisioning for IoT prod- ucts protects customers from hacking and intellectual property theft. Also, customers can freely select various options such as ink- ing/marking, exchange of pack- ages, or an exclusive area for advanced device programming, such as UFS. Hi-Lo prevents customers
from shutting down their produc- tion lines. In addition to regular maintenance on purchased equip- ment, application engineers from worldwide service centers guaran- tee prompt and thorough onsite services for troubleshooting and urgent technical support within 48 hours when needed. The company can guarantee
customers with sufficient supply of spare parts and consumables through a customized inventory hub. In addition, Hi-Lo offers consulting services such as sup- ply chain management or pro- curement planning for customers to deliver better cost analysis and avoid potential shortage of required materials.
World-Class Technology Hi-Lo pursues more than
complete worldwide service, but also keeps its technological capa- bilities as innovative and reliable as the market demands. As founder of TSMC Morris C.M. Chang once described, for a semiconductor company to pros- per perpetually, it should not only go global, but also strive for world-class technology. To deliv- er world-class technology in IC programming, solution providers must identify the industry trends along with the pain points of the current solutions. Autonomous EVs are a clear
market trend with great poten- tial. Demands for automotive
Hi-Lo Systems’ programming center.
MCU, ECU, and high density ICs such as eMMC, UFS have increased significantly in this application in recent years. Averagely, an autonomous EV is equipped with more than 150 ICs to carry out functions like ADAS, smart dashboard functions, and telematics. It is expected that annually over 1 billion automo-
tive ICs will be programmed and Continued on page 61
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