Semtech has announced production of its chipset for quad channel SR optical interconnects operating from 1 to 14.5Gb/s. The GN1090 is a quad channel TransImpedance Amplifier (TIA) while the GN1190 is a quad channel vertical cavity surface emitting laser driver.

Designed to protect audio and low voltage interfaces, the µClamp 3321ZA high-performance TVS diode has been introduced by Semtech. The single-line diode offers a unique combination of features that protect increasingly sensitive interfaces such as the audio, uSIM and uSD ports found in today’s portable electronic devices.

Semtech Corporation has announced that Nigel Seth-Smith, Manager of Strategic Technology for Semtech’s Signal Integrity Product Group, will be discussing the challenges associated with implementing next-gen UHDTV infrastructures at the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers(SMPTE) UK Section’s day-long seminar titled "Real-Time Media Transport — From SDI to Hybrid to Full IP"in London on 11th February.

Engineered to protect automotive antennas from ESD, a single-line TVS (Transient Voltage Suppression) device has been released by Semtech. The RClamp2431TQ, part of Semtech’s AEC-Q100 protection platform, offers a unique combination of low-clamping ESD protection with an ultra-low capacitance rating, making it suited for safeguarding car antennas against the harsh electrical transient threats present in vehicles.

Designed to deliver optimal transient protection for NFC resonator and RF interfaces, Semtech has announced a high-performance, ultra-low capacitance TVS (Transient Voltage Suppression) device. The single-line RClamp1851ZA offers a unique combination of features that protect NFC interfaces in rapidly growing, electronic payment systems.

Semtech Corporation and MultiPhy have announced that they have entered into a strategic agreement aimed at accelerating the introduction of a 100Gbps single wavelength optical module solution. As part of the agreement, Semtech is now one of the largest shareholders of MultiPhy.

Semtech has announced a 4-line integrated TVS array designed to protect emerging high speed HDMI 2.0 interfaces against electrical transient threats. Targeted at the rapidly growing UHD (4K2K) market featuring the HDMI 2.0 interface, the RClamp7534P is specifically engineered to meet the rigorous signal integrity requirements of HDMI 2.0 as well as deliver robust ESD protection for highly sensitive HDMI 2.0 chipsets.

Semtech has announced the addition of dual-mode WPC Qi 1.2 and PMA SR1E medium power 15W capability to its TS80000 portfolio of wireless charging solutions. This allows customers to support the growing market of portable electronics with increased battery capacity for quick charging medical and industrial devices, smartphones and tablets.

Semtech Corporation has announced that LoRa wireless RF technology has been selected by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric selected Semtech’s LoRa RF technology because its long-range capability solves many system installation challenges, it is very energy efficient and it is compatible with legacy systems and standards, speeding up the installation process and minimising infrastructure costs.

České Radiokomunikace (ČRa) has selected the LoRa wireless RF technology from Semtech Corporation as the RF platform for the company’s first Internet of Things (IoT)-based pilot programme. Working with network partners RWE GasNet and Softlink, ČRa has developed a LoRa-based solution that was tested in the spring of 2015 and has now been launched in select markets.

Semtech Corporation has announced the RClamp0524PQ, a 4-line integrated Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) array targeted at protecting automotive data lines against electrical transient threats. Today's cars come equipped with a variety of infotainment, navigation and camera assist systems that require high-speed interfaces to transport data. Inadequate ESD protection for these interfaces can lead to substantial replacement or repair costs.

Semtech Corporation has announced the expansion of its revolutionary Neo-Iso Isolated Power Switch Platform with the addition of the TS13101, a new galvanic isolated intelligent power switch. The TS13101 is optimised for compact IoT low-voltage applications such as smart thermostats, security, intelligent sensor control and other home automation systems. Other Neo-Iso offerings can control power line voltages for smart plug, light switch and indu...

Semtech Corporation has announced its LoRa RF technology is being deployed by Proximus for a nationwide low-power wide-area network (LPWAN). Proximus is the largest telecoms operator in Belgium and Luxembourg and has partnered with LPWAN solutions provider Actility for the deployment.

Expanding its SX9300 family of proximity sensors, Semtech has announced the SX9306, a new addition that minimises RF exposure by selectively reducing RF power in mobile phones and tablets. The SX9306 is an ultra-low power, capacitive proximity sensor with an on-chip smart engine for human body detection and advanced Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) control.

Semtech Corporation has announced its planned participation in Swisscom’s first IoT hackathon in Zürich on 6th-8th November at Impact Hub Zürich. Semtech will assist competitors in the 40-hour hackathon competition by providing  instruction on the use of its LoRa RF long range wireless technology platform, which includes the tools participants need to build low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN) to enable compelling IoT, M2M a...

Semtech Corporation and Wasion Group announced their collaboration on the first roll out of the G3-PLC based Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) with China Southern Power Grid. Semtech’s multimode Power Line Communications (PLC) platforms will be used for communication in RS485 Meter aggregators, as well as for residential, commercial and industrial Smart Meters. Semtech’s EV8000 Power Line Communications SoC will be employed as th...

Semtech has announced that its TS80K wireless charging platform has been adopted in next-gen computers for business. Semtech’s tri-mode wireless charging technology sits inside the monitor stands provided with these latest computers to provide wireless charging for mobile and wearable devices in today’s modern workspaces.

Semtech has revealed that Orange, one of the largest mobile network operators in the world, has selected its LoRa RF technology for a LPWAN (Low-Power, Wide-Area Network) scheduled to deploy in the first quarter of 2016. Orange will use the LoRa LPWAN to connect low power sensors to mainly 'smart city' applications across France.

Semtech Corporation has announced its TS80K wireless charging design platform, which includes the TS80000 transmitter, the TS81000 receiver, a complete set of new power management ICs and reference design kits, to address the increasing need for wireless charging in the consumer, mobile, industrial and embedded solution markets. The platform offers scalable power, flexible design capability and supports evolving industry standards.

Semtech has announced that The Lace Company has deployed an IoT network, enabled by LoRa RF technology, covering more than a dozen major cities in Russia including Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The Lace Network covers more than 30m people across 9,000km2 and is the first and largest LPWAN to target coverage in Russia, a significant milestone for the IoT movement and LoRaWAN standardisation through the LoRa Alliance.