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.

Semiconductors Reach the Quantum World

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and Cornell University in New York State have identified a composite material that could integrate quantum devices into semiconductor technology, making electronic components significantly more powerful.

Novel Semiconductor Gives New Perspective on Anomalous Hall Effect

A large, unconventional anomalous Hall resistance in a new magnetic semiconductor in the absence of large-scale magnetic ordering has been demonstrated by Tokyo Tech materials scientists, validating a recent theoretical prediction.

Justin K. Kinsey Has Been Named President of SBT Industries

SBT Industries announced that Justin Kinsey would take over as President of the company, effective December 15, 2021. 

Renesas Completes Acquisition of Celeno

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the successful completion of acquisition of Celeno Communications, a provider of smart, innovative Wi-Fi solutions, as of December 20, 2021.

Micro Monument for Nanoscience Carries a Flag into the Microscale

A small team of designers working with The Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology at Georgia Institute of Technology have created the world’s first monument to nanoscience, honoring the technology’s vital role in solving global issues, particularly regarding the development of Covid-19 vaccines and testing platforms.

Biosensors Using Field-Effect Transistors Show Great Promise

Electrolyte-gated carbon nanotube field-effect transistor biosensors detect a wide range of biomolecules but have a few challenges to overcome.

North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts November 2021 Billings

The billings figure is 5.0% higher than final October 2021 billings of $3.74 billion and 50.6% higher than November 2020 billings of $2.61 billion.

ALD/CVD Market Accelerates Due to New Fab Expansions

Will ALD/CVD precursor demand outgrow wafer starts?

IBM and Samsung Unveil Semiconductor Breakthrough That Defies Conventional Design

IBM and Samsung Electronics jointly announced a breakthrough in semiconductor design utilizing a new vertical transistor architecture that demonstrates a path to scaling beyond nanosheet.

CACI Completes Acquisition of SA Photonics

CACI International Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition of SA Photonics, Inc., a provider of innovative multi-domain photonics technologies for free-space optical (FSO) communications.