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.

Ultra-fast and Accurate Helium and Hydrogen Sniffer Leak Detector by Pfeiffer Vacuum

Pfeiffer Vacuum is one of the world’s leading providers of vacuum and leak testing solutions. To complete the leak detection product portfolio, Pfeiffer Vacuum presents a breakthrough unit, ASM 306 S, addressing any industrial sniffing applications, especially refrigeration and air conditioning. This new product stands for high sensitivity (10-7 mbar l/s) as well as precise and accurate measurements.

Cloud Service Providers Experiencing Mixed Results Due to COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 this year and next will cause off-premises cloud service providers (CSPs) to shift their priorities to help end users, customers and partners adapt to new norms.

Nanodevices Show How Cells Change With Time, By Tracking From the Inside

For the first time, scientists have introduced minuscule tracking devices directly into the interior of mammalian cells, giving an unprecedented peek into the processes that govern the beginning of development.

iPhone 11 Surpasses iPhone XR to Become World’s Most-Popular Smartphone Model in Q1

In the contest to offer the world’s most popular smartphone, it seems like the only competition that Apple has these days is Apple itself—with the company’s iPhone 11 taking over the mantle from its iPhone XR model in the first quarter.

Constantly Tracking Anything, Anywhere

While capital-intensive industrial manufacturing organizations were quick to seize the opportunities the IoT offered at an early stage; the benefits IoT can bring to global supply chains promises to deliver equally significant value.

NXP Semiconductors Shareholders Elect Kurt Sievers as Chief Executive Officer

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced that at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”), shareholders overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Kurt Sievers, 51, as an executive director and the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting Announces 2020 Call for Papers

Under the theme “Innovative Devices for a Better Future,” the 66thannual IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), to be held December 12–16, 2020 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel, has issued a Call for Papers seeking the world’s best original work in all areas of microelectronics research and development.

Why Restarting the Global Economy Won’t be Easy

As the world contemplates ending a massive lockdown implemented in response to COVID-19, Vinod Singhal is considering what will happen when we hit the play button and the engines that drive industry and trade squeal back to life again.

KLA Launches Electronics, Packaging and Components Group

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced the formation of a new business group focused on growth in its Electronics, Packaging and Components (EPC) businesses.

Samsung Elevates Data Protection for Mobile Devices with New Security Chip Solution

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced a standalone turnkey security solution comprised of a Secure Element (SE) chip (S3FV9RR) and enhanced security software that offers protection for tasks such as booting, isolated storage, mobile payment and other applications.