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.

FormFactor Ranked as #1 Supplier of Semiconductor Probe Cards

FormFactor, Inc. was again ranked as the world’s number one supplier of semiconductor probe cards by market research firm VLSIresearch, after growing 18% in 2020.

Researchers Use Mikrotron Cameras in Networked Vision System Assisting Drivers in Making Evasive Maneuvers

Researchers at the the University of Tokyo have developed an evasive maneuver assist (EMA) system using an array of Mikrotron high-speed cameras capable of communicating with each other via a wireless network.

SIA Echoes National Security Leaders’ Call for Federal Investments in Chip Technology

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer in support of a recent letter from top national security leaders to President Biden urging enactment of legislation to strengthen America’s technological edge.

KBR Wins $48.5M U.S. Air Force Task Order for Optoelectronic Technology Research

KBR won a $48.5 million recompete to support optoelectronic technology research for the U.S Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate’s Optoelectronic Technology Branch (RYDH).

Brooks Announces Agreement to Acquire Precise Automation

Brooks Automation, Inc. today announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Precise Automation, Inc.

Skyworks to Acquire the Infrastructure & Automotive Business of Silicon Labs

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Silicon Laboratories Inc.

New Alloy Can Directly Reduce the Weight of Heat Removal Systems by a Third

The new alloys created by NUST MISIS scientists in cooperation with LG Electronics will help reduce the weight of radiators and heat removal systems in electric vehicles and consumer electronics by one third.

Nondestructive Characterization Technique Helps Gallium Nitride Crystal Developments

Researchers from Osaka University report a nondestructive method for identifying threading dislocations in GaN substrates that could help to improve quality and improve yields.

Silicon Labs Appoints Daniel Cooley as Chief Technology Officer

Silicon Labs today announced the appointment of Daniel Cooley – formerly chief strategy officer – to chief technology officer.

Visionox Technology, Inc. and Universal Display Corporation Extend Long-Term OLED Agreements

Universal Display Corporation and Visionox Technology, Inc. today announced the extension of their long-term OLED material supply and license agreements.