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.

Towards Self-Restoring Electronic Devices with Long DNA Molecules

The potential of DNA structural properties in single-molecule electronics has finally been harnessed by researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) in a single-molecule junction device that shows spontaneous self-restoring ability.

Optomechanical Signal Processing Through Acoustic-Wave Interference on a Silicon Chip

Recently, a research team led by Professor Heedeuk Shin of the Department of Physics at POSTECH has successfully demonstrated an optical-wave signal that can be amplified or canceled using optically driven acoustic waves on a silicon chip for the first time in the world.

Micron Issues $1 Billion Inaugural Green Bond

Micron Technology, Inc. today announced the closing of its first $1 billion green bond.

Synopsys Acquires Concertio

Synopsys, Inc. today announced that it has acquired Concertio Inc., a provider of AI-powered performance optimization software.

NEW Mass Spectrometer APIMS Delivers Repeatable Low Parts Per Trillion Detection Limits for Impurities in Ultra-High Purity Gases

Extrel, a manufacturer of research and process mass spectrometers, has expanded its high-performance product portfolio with the launch of its new VeraSpec APIMS for ultra-high purity (UHP) gas contamination analysis.

Renesas Ramps Up Chip Volume to Support First FDA-Authorized At-Home Test for COVID-19

Renesas Electronics Corporation today announced that is delivering a synchronous boost converter solution in high volume for the first at-home COVID-19 test authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

DENSO Contributes to a Decarbonized Society by Providing SiC Power Semiconductors

DENSO Corporation has been contributing to spreading the use of electric vehicles, extending their mileage, and reducing CO2 emissions from vehicles by developing SiC (silicon carbide) power semiconductors.

Boston Semi Equipment Receives Orders for Industry-Leading High Power IC Handling Solutions

Boston Semi Equipment (BSE), a global semiconductor test handler company, announced today that it received multiple orders from a major automotive IC supplier.

Q3 Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 27.6% Year-to-Year

More semiconductor units shipped in third quarter of 2021 than during any quarter in market’s history, as industry ramps up production amid chip shortage.

onsemi Completes Acquisition of GT Advanced Technologies

onsemi today announced that it has completed its acquisition of GT Advanced Technologies, a producer of silicon carbide (SiC). The acquisition enhances onsemi’s ability to secure and grow supply of SiC.