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.

STMicroelectronics Introduces Bluetooth 5.2-Certified SoC, Extending Range, Throughput, Reliability and Security

STMicroelectronics has revealed its latest BlueNRG-LP Bluetooth® LE System-on-Chip (SoC), which leverages the latest Bluetooth features to increase communication range, raise throughput, strengthen security, and save power. The ultra-low-power radio is optimized to consume as little as 3.4mA in receive mode, just 4.3mA when transmitting, and less than 500nA quietly waiting for wake-up events, cutting by half the size of battery needed in most applications and prolonging runtime.

STMicroelectronics Launches LaSAR, an Ecosystem to Accelerate Development of Augmented-Reality Eyewear Applications

STMicroelectronics announces the launch of the LaSAR Alliance (Laser Scanning for Augmented Reality), an ecosystem of leading technology developers, suppliers and manufacturers collaborating to develop and accelerate Augmented Reality (AR) smart-glass solutions.

Aledia, French Developer of Next-Generation microLED Displays For High-Volume Consumer Markets, Announces €80M Closing of Planned €120M Investment Round

Aledia, a French startup that is pioneering a disruptive technology for microLED displays, has closed an €80M first tranche of its €120M D-round financing.

ClassOne’s Solstice S4 Wet Processing System Chosen by TRUMPF

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ClassOne Technology announced the sale of its Solstice S4 fully-automated wet-processing system to one of the world’s leading VCSEL laser manufacturers, TRUMPF Photonic Components.

Imec Demonstrates CNT Pellicle Utilization on EUV Scanner

Imec announced today promising results in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) reticle protection.

BISTel Announces Collaboration with NXP Semiconductors to Supply Manufacturing AI Solutions for Continuous Improvement

BISTel announced today a global, enterprise-wide collaboration with NXP Semiconductors, a world leader in semiconductor solutions spanning automotive, IoT and industrial sectors.

Photonic IC Market Is Expected To Exhibit A CAGR Of 42.6% During The Forecast Period Of 2020-2027

A photonic integrated circuit (IC) is a device that integrates two or more photonic functions similar to an electronic integrated circuit. Photonic ICs are used in fiber-optic communications to multiplex and demultiplex Wavelength Division Multiplex (WMD) carrier signals.

Tektronix Introduces S530 Series Parametric Test System with KTE 7 Software to Support Wide Bandgap (WBG) Fabrication

Tektronix, Inc., a worldwide provider of test and measurement solutions, today released the new Keithley S530 Series Parametric Test System with KTE 7 software and other enhancements.

SEMI Virtual Conference Aims to Speed Smart Manufacturing Adoption Across Global Microelectronics Supply Chain

Aiming to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing across the worldwide microelectronics supply chain, the first SEMI Global Smart Manufacturing Conference will gather Industry 4.0 experts October 20-23 to share best known methods (BKMs) for improving data capture and analysis in microelectronics manufacturing. Registration for the virtual conference featuring keynotes, case studies and tutorials is open.

When the Small Become Mighty: Sensors Fuel Transformation in Mobility

Connectivity. Electrification. Shared Mobility. Autonomous Driving. McKinsey & Company cites these four disruptive trends behind future mobility — dynamics that could help to transform quality of life for hundreds of millions of people.