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.

Synopsys Completes the Acquisition of the Semiconductor and Flat Panel Display Solutions from BISTel

Synopsys, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the semiconductor and flat panel display solutions from BISTel

Silvaco Announces Resignation of CEO

Silvaco Group, Inc., a supplier of TCAD, EDA software and design IP, today announced the resignation of Babak Taheri as chief executive officer and member of the board after two years in the role.

ZEISS Applies Artificial Intelligence to 3D X-ray Microscope Reconstruction Technologies

Two new reconstruction technologies introduced today by ZEISS use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve data collection and analysis, and speed up decision-making significantly.

SABIC Debuts High-Purity SD1100P Dianhydride for Flexible PI Films to Help Improve Speed in 5G Devices

SABIC introduced its new high-purity SD1100P specialty dianhydride powder for polyimide (PI) film formulations for potential use in 5G flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs), colorless displays and other flexible electronics applications.

Achronix and Signoff Semiconductors Partner for AI/ML FPGA and eFPGA IP Design Services

Achronix Semiconductor Corporation and Signoff Semiconductors, a spec-to-silicon FPGA and ASIC design services company, have partnered to offer expert FPGA and eFPGA IP design services solutions for artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) applications.

Foundry Revenue for 2Q21 Reaches Historical High Once Again

The panic buying of chips persisted in 2Q21 owing to factors such as post-pandemic demand, industry-wide shift to 5G telecom technology, geopolitical tensions, and chronic chip shortages, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.

INFICON Achieves Optimum Values for Leak Testing in Semiconductor Industry with UL6000 Fab

With the UL6000 Fab, Cologne-based INFICON GmbH, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of leak testing devices and instruments, has launched its latest generation of mobile leak detectors for large-volume production lines in the semiconductor industry.

Samsung Brings Advanced Ultra-Fine Pixel Technologies to New Mobile Image Sensors

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced the ISOCELL HP1, the industry’s first 200-megapixel (MP) image sensor with 0.64μm pixels, and ISOCELL GN5, the first image sensor to adopt all-directional focusing Dual Pixel Pro technology with two photodiodes in a single 1.0μm pixel.

Eulitha AG and VDL ETG Agree to Intensify Cooperation on Photolithography Equipment Manufacturing

Eulitha AG and VDL ETG announced today that they will intensify their cooperation in manufacturing of photolithography equipment for the photonics market.

Microprocessor Sales Will Continue Double-Digit Growth in 2021

The total MPU market is on track to exceed $100 billion for the first time ever this year, thanks to strong increases in cellphone application processor revenues, says Mid-Year Update.