Shannon Davis

News and Web Editor

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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.

SK Siltron CSS’s New Manufacturing Facility in Bay City Strengthens Michigan’s Semiconductor Sector Leadership

Company’s investment ensures long-term commitment to producing key element in semiconductor supply chain in Michigan, across the U.S.

U.S. Commerce Department Issues New Semiconductor-Related Export Controls

On August 15, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued an interim final rule imposing new export controls relating to certain semiconductor technology.

Allegro MicroSystems Completes Acquisition of Heyday Integrated Circuits

Simplify and accelerate high-power GaN and SiC system implementation with revolutionary gate driver technology.

Supply Tightening Expected for Specialty Electronic Gases

Demand to outpace supply for NF3 and WF6 unless alternatives come into play.

Renesas to Acquire Steradian

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Steradian Semiconductors Private Limited, a fabless semiconductor company based in Bengaluru, India.

Micron to Invest $15 Billion in New Idaho Fab

Micron Technology, Inc., one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, today announced plans to invest approximately $15 billion through the end of the decade to construct a new fab for leading-edge memory manufacturing in Boise, Idaho.

Use of Electronic Grade Silicon Swiftly Advancing in Semiconductor Industry

According to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global electronic grade silicon marketis valued at US$ 3.8 billion and is expected to progress at a CAGR of 5.8% through 2032.

GlobalFoundries Names Pradheepa Raman as Chief People Officer

GlobalFoundries today announced the appointment of Pradheepa Raman as Chief People Officer. The appointment is effective September 12, 2022. 

Silicon Image Sensor That Computes

Device speeds up, simplifies image processing for autonomous vehicles and other applications.

Sputtering Targets Driven by Robust Semiconductor Demand

Metal supply chains to face increased demand given broader chip applications.