Shannon Davis

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Shannon, writes, edits and produces Semiconductor Digest’s news articles, email newsletters, blogs, webcasts, and social media posts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Huntington University in Huntington, IN. In addition to her years of freelance business reporting, Shannon has also worked in marketing and public relations in the renewable energy and healthcare industries.

Silicon Industry Veteran Oreste Donzella Joins Sondrel Board as Non-Executive Director

Sondrel, a provider of ultra-complex custom chips, has announced that industry veteran, Oreste Donzella will join its board as a Non-Executive Director (NED) on January 1, 2025.

IBM Brings the Speed of Light to the Generative AI Era with Optics Breakthrough

New co-packaged optics innovation could replace electrical interconnects in data centers to offer significant improvements in speed and energy efficiency for AI and other computing applications.

Jeff Wilson of IBM Wins Si2 Pinnacle Award

Jeff Wilson, a software engineer in the IBM EDA development organization, has been honored with the quarterly Silicon Integration Initiative Pinnacle Award which recognizes volunteers for their professional contributions to Si2 programs.

Breakthrough Brings Body-Heat Powered Wearable Devices Closer to Reality

A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries. 

ROHM and TSMC Launch Strategic Gallium Nitride Technology Collaboration for the Automotive Industry

ROHM Co., Ltd. today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership with TSMC on the development and volume production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for electric vehicle applications.

ACM Research Strengthens Atomic Layer Deposition Portfolio with Qualification of Thermal and Plasma-Enhanced ALD Furnace Tools

ACM Research, Inc., a supplier of wafer processing solutions for semiconductor and advanced packaging applications, today announced the qualification of its Ultra Fn A Plasma-Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition (PEALD) Furnace tool.

Global Trade Restrictions on Semiconductor Materials Intensify: TECHCET Offers Critical Market Insights

In a series of escalating trade measures, China announced on December 3, 2024, a complete export ban to the U.S. on rare earth materials, including gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials.

Deloitte’s 16th Annual ‘Tech Trends’ Report Reveals AI Is Quickly Becoming Foundational to the Modern Enterprise

Deloitte’s 16th annual “Tech Trends” report — built on deep cross-industry experience and real-world stories — shines a light on the following trends poised to graduate from sensational to foundational over the next 18-24 months. 

Rapidus Collaborates with Synopsys to Shorten Semiconductor Design Cycles

Rapidus Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced logic semiconductors, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Synopsys Inc., a provider of silicon to systems design solutions, to enable a solution that will shorten design cycle time.

Tim Keating Joins AMD as Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs

AMD today announced that Tim Keating has joined the company as senior vice president, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, effective today.