Artest Corporation is a leading independent provider of semiconductor test services including test engineering, production test and manufacturing management, specializing in mixed-signal, RF, and high-performance digital IC technology. Jen Kao and Alan (Lanny) Ross, two industry veterans who foresaw the growing importance of mixed-signal technology started Artest's operations in September 1997. Current demand for more cost-effective data communications, telecommunications, graphics and audio devices has resulted in mixed-signal being one of the fastest growing segments of the semiconductor market.

From the beginning, Artest has invested heavily in the high-performance equipment required to serve its customers. Through the extensive industry contacts of Mr. Kao and Mr. Ross, it has assembled an experienced technical staff capable of dealing with the most difficult testing situations. Artest has been growing steadily since its founding.