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.

New Cadence Certus Delivers Up to 10X Faster Concurrent Full-Chip Optimization and Signoff

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced the new Cadence Certus Closure Solution to address growing chip-level design size and complexity challenges.

Global 300mm Semiconductor Fab Capacity Projected To Reach New High in 2025, SEMI Reports

Strong demand for automotive semiconductors and new government funding and incentive programs in multiple regions are driving much of the growth.  

SEMICON Japan 2022 to Spotlight Innovations Driving Semiconductor Industry Growth

With Japan accounting for more than 30% of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and materials sales worldwide, the stage is set for SEMICON Japan 2022 as Japanese and international companies from across the microelectronics manufacturing supply chain gather December 14-16 at Tokyo Big Sight for insights into the latest technology innovations, developments and trends.

Strive Launches U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC) Ahead of Potential China-Taiwan Annexation

China’s invasion or annexation of Taiwan could drive global semiconductor shortage creating potential spike in demand for U.S. semiconductors.

Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions Celebrates 25th Anniversary

This year, Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions GmbH in Göttingen is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

IQE Announces Strategic Collaboration Agreement with SK siltron

IQE plc announced it has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with SK siltron for the development and commercialization of compound semiconductor products.

CHIPS Act Implementation Requires Strong Focus on “Advanced Packaging,” Industry Leaders Say

Ever-more complex packaging of chips will be the key driver of future innovation, yet the United States and Europe are behind the curve.

New Tech Ramp for Semiconductor Lithography Materials

High EUV manufacturing and increased layer counts contribute towards growth.

Powerful Bragg Reflector with Ultrahigh Refractive Index Metamaterial

A POSTECH and Sungkyunkwan University joint research team develops ultrahigh refractive index metamaterials which are integrated with a low refractive index polymer producing distributed Bragg reflector (DBR). The highest refractive index in the visible and near-infrared regions was reported. The new technology is applicable to precision semiconductor processes and high-resolution display technology.

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology (NIIT) Announces Nation’s First Semiconductor Competency Standard

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology (NIIT), the nation’s leader in semiconductor talent pipeline development, announced today the establishment of the nation’s first dynamic Semiconductor Competency Standard (SCS).