TOKYO -- Japan's Advantest is solidifying its lead in global sales of chip testing equipment, and its share price is hitched to that of chipmaker Nvidia as both ride the growth of generative artificial intelligence.
As AI pushes the limits of chipmaking, Advantest's tools are in demand

Advantest's growth has been driven by system-on-a-chip testing equipment. (Photos by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Japan's Advantest is solidifying its lead in global sales of chip testing equipment, and its share price is hitched to that of chipmaker Nvidia as both ride the growth of generative artificial intelligence.