04 June 2025
LoRa, News, Wireless RF, Internet of Things, Human Resources, Tri-Edge

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04 June 2025
LoRa, News, Wireless RF, Internet of Things, Human Resources, Tri-Edge
In the fast-paced world of technology, few companies have demonstrated the staying power and adaptive innovation of Semtech. For over 65 years, Semtech has continually evolved—transforming from a discrete component manufacturer to a global leader in connectivity, protection and analog solutions that power our interconnected world.
Founded in 1960, Semtech began by manufacturing discrete semiconductors primarily for military, aerospace and industrial applications. These early years laid the groundwork for what would become a technology powerhouse.
As electronics began to shrink in size while growing in complexity during the 1970s, Semtech identified a critical market need: protecting sensitive components from voltage spikes. This insight led Semtech to enter the Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) market, developing diode-based solutions that would become foundational to modern electronics protection.
The consumer electronics boom of the 1980s and 1990s presented new opportunities for Semtech. Semtech expanded its TVS portfolio to support emerging industry standards while simultaneously investing in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
This strategic diversification—including timing circuits, power management and interface solutions—positioned Semtech as more than just a component supplier. Semtech was becoming a technology enabler, creating the building blocks for future innovations in data communication and wireless technologies.
The early 2000s saw Semtech respond to the proliferation of high-speed interfaces like USB, HDMI and Ethernet with specialized ultra-low capacitance TVS arrays. These solutions protected sensitive data lines without compromising signal performance—a critical advancement as digital devices became increasingly interconnected.
The decade's defining moment came in 2012 when Semtech acquired Cycleo, a French startup with a novel wireless modulation technology. This acquisition introduced LoRa® (Long Range) technology to Semtech's portfolio—a low-power, wide-area networking solution that would fundamentally transform the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape.
The 2010s marked Semtech's transformation into a connectivity and sensing powerhouse:
Today, Semtech stands at the intersection of protection, power, sensing and connectivity technologies:
A landmark moment in Semtech's recent history came in 2022 with the acquisition of Sierra Wireless, a global leader in cellular IoT. This strategic move expanded Semtech's connectivity portfolio with:
The acquisition created a comprehensive IoT ecosystem spanning from ultra-low power LoRa to high-bandwidth cellular solutions, positioning Semtech to address virtually any IoT connectivity challenge.
Semtech's six-decade journey reflects more than just technological advancement—it demonstrates how strategic vision and engineering excellence can create lasting impact. From protecting the electronics we rely on daily to enabling the connectivity that powers smart cities and sustainable agriculture, Semtech's innovations continue to shape our modern world.
As we look to the future, Semtech remains committed to developing technologies that connect, protect, and enhance our increasingly digital lives—proving that true innovation isn't just about creating new products, but about consistently evolving to meet the world's changing needs. We'll be diving deeper into each decade of Semtech's journey in upcoming blog posts so stay tuned. Learn more about Semtech's 65 years of innovation by visiting our website.
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