Semtech Corp. announced its first shipments of its high-bandwidth, 100Gbps gearbox chipset for 100Gbps CFP MSA applications. The CFP (100G Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) defines a hot-pluggable optical transceiver form-factor for 100Gbps, high-speed Ethernet applications for data and telecommunication networks. Semtech’s Theta SR SMI10021 multiplexer (MUX) and SMI10031 demultiplexer (DEMUX) gearbox ICs provide b...

Semtech Corp today announced the expansion of their wireless mesh network platform to include a new, ultra-high transmission range power chipset that brings a new level of performance to a wide variety of smart environment applications. The chipset pairs Semtech’s SX1231 ISM-band transceiver with Virtual Extension’s VE209S wireless mesh controller to enable reliable wireless data transmission across greater distances, compared to lower Tx sol...

Semtech Corp today announced the expansion of their wireless mesh network platform to include a new, ultra-high transmission range power chipset that brings a new level of performance to a wide variety of smart environment applications. The chipset pairs Semtech’s SX1231 ISM-band transceiver with Virtual Extension’s VE209S wireless mesh controller to enable reliable wireless data transmission across greater distances, compared to lower Tx sol...

Semtech has launched a new “power-and-go” radio frequency platform that replaces IR (infrared) and RF discrete designs with an integrated, easy-to-use, low-power, cost-effective radio solution for one-way remote keyless entry (RKE) and remote control products in consumer, home/building automation; as well as active RFID applications, such as shipment and asset tracking systems, patient monitoring systems and social alarms.

Semtech has expanded its efficient, high-performance EcoSpeed regulator platform to include a 3A output current device with a wide input voltage range from 5.5 to 24V. The new SC410 joins Semtech’s existing platform of EcoSpeed converters, which includes a broad selection of output current capabilities ranging from 3A to 30A. The wide input voltage range of the SC410 makes it ideal for use with lithium ion battery packs and charging adapters or...

Semtech has expanded its point-of-load (POL) regulator platform to include a highly-integrated, 4A output current, synchronous buck regulator with programmable soft-start in a tiny 3 x 3 x 0.6mm package. The new SC185 joins Semtech’s existing platform of POL regulators, which includes a wide selection of output currents ranging from 0.5A to 4A.

Semtech has expanded its ultra-low power capacitive touch sensor ICs with a new platform of enhanced proximity sensing devices. The new SX863x capacitive touch button controllers come in 8- and 12-channel versions and feature a long range of proximity detection of 10cm (view SX863x proximity detection range video clip), allowing the sensor to control power-management and other convenience features such as system wake-up, LED wake-up and automati...

Semtech announced a sub-1 V analog timer platform that revolutionizes the conventional 555 timer for low-voltage, battery-operated small appliances. The new SX8122 analog timer offers the best-in-class battery life via its intrinsic 0.9 V operation, without the need for an external boost converter and inductor, saving board space and cost. It also adds low-voltage features to the legacy 555 timer, with one output that controls a DC motor or anoth...

Semtech today announced the industry’s first smart current sink LED backlighting platform with on-chip digital lighting effects for high-end handheld displays.

Semtech announced the newest devices in its sub-1 V mixed-signal LED and motor timer-controller platform for easy, fast and cost-effective design of small, light weight, ultra-low power, battery-operated electronic appliances. The new SX8120 and SX8121 devices operate intrinsically at 0.9 V to control a DC motor or other continuous low-voltage element and drive a high-brightness LED directly from a single battery. Because they operate inherently...

Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, has expanded its ultra-low power capacitive touch sensor ICs with a new platform of enhanced proximity sensing devices.

Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced the latest device in its buck controller platform. The new SC283 is the world’s smallest 1.8A dual-channel regulator for point-of-load (POL) applications, combining two step-down regulators in an ultra-small, low-profile 2 x 3 x 0.8mm, 18-pad MLPQ package. With integrated VID pins to enable independent configuration and control of the out...

Semtech Corp. (NASDAQ: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, and Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the availability of a reference design that provides a turnkey platform for highly secure, low-power, multi-band wireless remote keyless entry (RKE) systems. This new reference design integrates Semtech’s high-performance tr...

Semtech Corp. (NASDAQ: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, and Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the availability of a reference design that provides a turnkey platform for highly secure, low-power, multi-band wireless remote keyless entry (RKE) systems. This new reference design integrates Semtech’s high-performance tr...

Semtech today announced the SC442, its first 10-channel white LED driver with an integrated 3A boost power switch. The device is capable of driving up to 120 LEDs at up to 30mA per channel and is packaged in an ultra-small, low-profile 4x4x0.6mm, 28-pin MLPQ package. The high-density package, small external filter components, wide operating voltage range and high efficiency satisfy space constrained LED backlights serving LCD monitors and LCD-...

Semtech announced a new boost converter platform offering the world’s smallest step-up regulators for low-voltage applications. The SC120, SC121 and SC122 boost inputs from as low as 0.7V to a regulated output settable from 1.8V to 5.0V and are available in tiny 1.5x2mm ultra-thin (0.6mm max.) plastic packages. With many advanced features, these devices are ideally suited for portable applications powered by alkaline, NiMH, or 1-cell Li-ion bat...

Semtech has received MIL-PRF-19500/406 qualification from Defense Supply Center Columbus, (DSCC) of its brand new 1.5W Zener diode voltage regulator platform.

Semtech Corp. today launched the SC173 and SC174 buck regulators. These devices are the latest in the company’s EcoSpeed™ DC-DC converter platform, which incorporates Semtech’s advanced, patented adaptive on-time architecture to achieve best-in-class performance in next-generation dynamic point-of-load (POL) applications. They are ideal for office automation, networking and communications equipment; set-top boxes; portable products; power s...

Semtech and Virtual Extension, a leading mesh wireless sensor network provider, today announced a two-chip wireless mesh network chipset that brings a new level of performance and signal robustness to smart lighting applications.

Semtech today announced the SX8743, an expansion of its low-power temperature sensing and monitoring platform that can monitor up to four temperature zones in servers, advanced printers, appliances and other complex systems.