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.

Physicists Work to Shrink Microchips With First One-Dimensional Helium Model System

Physicists at Indiana University and the University of Tennessee have cracked the code to making microchips smaller, and the key is helium.

NXP Helps Standardize Next-Generation Security with Post-Quantum Cryptography

NXP Semiconductors today announced that a specialized security algorithm co-authored by NXP security experts has been selected by NIST to become part of an industry global standard designed to counter quantum threats.

Entegris Completes Acquisition of CMC Materials

Entegris, Inc. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of CMC Materials, Inc.

Gradiant Acquires WaterPark to Move Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Closer to Water Sustainability

Adding solutions capabilities from Taiwan-based semiconductor and advanced manufacturing specialist allows cleantech water innovator to address high technology’s needs.

Micron DDR5 Server DRAM Available to Data Center Customers in Advance of Next-Generation Server Platforms

Micron Technology, Inc. today announced commercial and industrial channel partner availability of Micron DDR5 server DRAM in support of industry qualification of next-generation Intel and AMD DDR5 server and workstation platforms.

FLEX Conference 2022 Set to Open With Focus on Latest Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovations and Disruptors

FLEX Conference opens next week with keynotes, panel discussions, technical sessions and product-based demonstrations highlighting the latest innovations in flexible and printed electronics as they continue to re-shape how people work and live.

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 18.0% Year-to-Year, 1.8% Month-to-Month in May

Sales into the Americas increase 36.9% year-to-year to lead all regional markets.

Sensata Technologies Sells Semiconductor Test and Thermal Business Qinex to Boyd Corporation

Sensata Technologies today announced that it has sold its Qinex semiconductor thermal test and control business to Boyd Corporation for total consideration of $219 million, including a small secondary closing.

SEMI and Semiconductor Digest Announce 2022 Best of West Award Finalists

SEMI and Semiconductor Digest today announced finalists for the Best of West award to be presented at SEMICON West 2022, July 12-14 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

SEMICON West 2022 Hybrid Keynotes and Executive Panels to Highlight CHIPS Act, Microelectronics Supply Chain Resilience, Sustainability, Mobility and Talent

The CHIPS Act, microelectronics industry resilience and the future of mobility will come into focus next week at SEMICON West 2022 Hybrid, July 12-14 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.