Summary
Semtech Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and advanced algorithms. It provides signal integrity products, including a portfolio of optical data communications and video transport products used in various infrastructure, and industrial applications; a portfolio of integrated circuits for data centers, enterprise networks, passive optical networks, wireless base station optical transceivers, and high-speed interface applications; and video products for broadcast applications, as well as video-over-IP technology for professional audio video applications. The company also offers protection products, such as filter and termination devices that are integrated with the transient voltage suppressor devices, which protect electronic systems from voltage spikes; and wireless and sensing products comprising a portfolio of specialized radio frequency products used in various industrial, medical, and communications applications, as well as specialized sensing products used in industrial and consumer applications. In addition, it provides power products consisting of switching voltage regulators, combination switching and linear regulators, smart regulators, isolated switches, and wireless charging that control, alter, regulate, and condition the power within electronic systems. The company serves original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers in the enterprise computing, communications, and consumer and industrial end-markets. It sells its products directly, as well as through independent sales representative firms and independent distributors in North America, Europe, Asia- Pacific, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Camarillo, California.
History
Founded in 1960, Semtech began as a startup in California’s Silicon Valley. Early products included amplifiers, linear regulators, isolators, and data converters. In 1978 Semtech designed one of the first integrated circuit temperature sensors and, in 1984, it introduced its signal processing line. Further growth and business expansion continued with its first overseas office, located in England and manufacturing operations in Mexico in 2000 and Asia in 2003.
Mission
Semtech’s mission is to provide customers with the most innovative, reliable, and cost-effective semiconductor technologies to fuel their success in the twenty-first century.
Vision
At Semtech, our vision is to continue providing the world’s most advanced semiconductor solutions that enable a wide range of markets, applications, and customers.
Key Team
Mr. Gary M. Beauchamp (Exec. VP & GM of Signal Integrity Products Group)
Mr. Francois Tremblay (CTO & VP of Design Engineering for Signal Integrity Products Group)
Ms. Anojja Aditi Shah (VP of Investor Relations)
Mr. Charles Butler Ammann (Exec. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec.)
Mr. Michael W. Rodensky (Sr. VP of Global Sales)
Ms. Julie A McGee (Sr. VP, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Officer)
Mr. Norris Powell (Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer)
Recognition and Awards
Semtech has received a variety of awards recognizing leadership in semiconductor and wireless technology, including: the World Electronics Award for Excellence in the semiconductors category, the prestigious Red Herring 100 award, the Semiconductor International Award for Outstanding Accomplishments, the DesignVision award from EENews, and the Best Wireless Processor Gold Award from Electronic Product Digest.
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