# Semtech

> Semtech designs analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and provides IoT systems and connectivity services. Its LoRa radios connect low-power sensors, while optical and copper signal-integrity chips move data through communications networks and AI data centers. The Nasdaq-listed company is refocusing resources on data-center and LoRa connectivity after a costly expansion through Sierra Wireless.

- **Founded:** 1960
- **Headquarters:** Camarillo, United States
- **Products:** LoRa and LoRa Plus, LR2022 and LR2012, FiberEdge and DirectEdge, CopperEdge, Circuit protection and SurgeSwitch
- **Notable:** Acquired Cycleo in 2012 for $5 million upfront with up to $16 million in contingent earn-outs., Helped establish the LoRa Alliance in 2015., Reported more than 500 million deployed LoRa devices across its ecosystem in August 2026.

## Products & services

- **LoRa and LoRa Plus** — Low-power long-range wireless ICs for sensors, meters, tracking and other connected devices; LoRa Plus supports additional modulation modes and higher-rate bursts.
- **LR2022 and LR2012** — Fourth-generation LoRa Plus transceivers in production from August 2026, addressing multi-band terrestrial/satellite applications and sub-GHz LPWAN designs respectively.
- **FiberEdge and DirectEdge** — Laser drivers and transimpedance amplifiers for high-speed optical links, including linear optical architectures.
- **CopperEdge** — Analog redriver and equalizer ICs that condition high-speed signals for copper interconnects.
- **Circuit protection and SurgeSwitch** — ESD and surge protection components for consumer, automotive and industrial electronics.
- **AirLink** — Industrial cellular routers and management services for remote equipment, vehicles and critical infrastructure.
- **Cellular modules and connectivity** — Embedded cellular modules and managed connectivity services; module business sale to Compal announced August 2026 and pending at the research cutoff.
- **BlueRiver and broadcast video** — Video transport silicon for professional AV over IP and broadcast applications.
- **PerSe sensing** — Proximity sensing technology for consumer and connected electronics.

## Achievements

- Acquired Cycleo in 2012 for $5 million upfront with up to $16 million in contingent earn-outs.
- Helped establish the LoRa Alliance in 2015.
- Reported more than 500 million deployed LoRa devices across its ecosystem in August 2026.
- Reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $1.05 billion.
- Reported Q2 fiscal 2027 net sales of $341.9 million, up 33% year over year.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 15 Analyst Day presented a data-center connectivity strategy; proposed growth opportunities remain forward-looking.
- **2026-10** — October 13 multi-year capacity agreement expanded the Tower Semiconductor SiGe partnership.
- **2026-09** — AirLink and Palo Alto Networks announced integrated industrial zero-trust networking protection.
- **2026-08** — Q2 fiscal 2027 revenue reached $341.9 million; LR2022 and LR2012 entered production.
- **2026-08** — Agreed to sell the cellular module business to Compal for $62 million in cash, subject to adjustments and closing conditions; expected close in Q4 fiscal 2027.

## Links

- Website: https://www.semtech.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/semtech/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SemtechCorp
- GitHub: https://github.com/LoRa-Net
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SemtechMediacenter
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semtechcorporation

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Last updated: 2026-10-24