- Semtech
:"This is Semtech, the semiconductor supplier, publicly trading as SMTC. For other uses, see
SMTC ."Infobox Company
company_name = Semtech Corporation
company_
company_type = Public
nasdaq|SMTC
foundation =Newbury Park, California (1960 )
location =Camarillo, California
key_people = Rockell N. Hankin (Chairman of the Board), Mohan R. Maheswaran (President andCEO )
industry =Semiconductors
products = Semiconductors
revenue = gain$285 million USD (2008 )
operating_income =
net_income = gain$47.78 million USD (2008)
num_employees = 700+ (2008)
parent =
subsid =
homepage = [http://www.semtech.com/ www.semtech.com]
footnotes =Semtech Corporation (nasdaq|SMTC) is a supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors.
Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high-quality analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products. The company is dedicated to providing customers with proprietary solutions and breakthrough technology in power management, protection, advanced communications, human interface, test & measurement, as well as wireless and sensing products. The Company's integrated circuits (ICs) are employed in communications, computer and computer-peripheral, automated test equipment, industrial and other commercial applications.
History
* 1960 - founded
* 1967 - becomes publicly traded company
* 1990 - acquires Lambda
* 1995 - acquires ECI Semiconductor
* 1997 - acquires Edge Semiconductor
* 1998 - acquires Acapella
* 1999 - acquires USAR Systems
* 2005 - acquires XemicsProducts
Power Management ICs
Semtech supplies a wide range of power management ICs used in telecommunications and industrial equipment, portable devices, computers, and networks. Their products include feature rich, highly integrated products for the telecom industry, and low power, small-package, high- efficiency products for cell phones, handsets, notebook PCs and other portable devices. In addition, they continue to supply power products that enable the latest architectures from industry leaders such as Intel and AMD.http://www.semtech.com/products/power_management_ics/ESD Protection
Semtech provides TVS (Transient Voltage Suppression) diodes that safeguard low voltage circuits against damage or latch-up caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), lightning, and other destructive voltage transients. Their circuit protection products feature low clamping voltage, low capacitance, and low leakage current. And, they meet the industry’s toughest transient immunity standards, including those of IEC, ETSI, Bellcore 1089 and FCC part 68.
http://www.semtech.com/products/protection/Wireless & Sensing
Semtech provides integrated, short range wireless connectivity solutions for Personal Area Networks and Home & Building Automation Networks. These ultra-low power, low-voltage products connect people and the physical world. They deliver voice, pressure, temperature, acceleration, time, position, speed, and other analog inputs through a short-range wireless link, while delivering data/commands to sensors and actuators to perform the desired function in personal or local networks. Typical applications include home automation, remote metering and control, GPS positioning for asset tracking, hearing aids and wireless headsets.
http://www.semtech.com/products/wireless_&_sensing/Advanced Communications
Semtech revolutionizes SONET/SDH network synchronization by providing next generation solutions for higher levels of system synchronization management and overall system performance. Their timing synchronization products, power controllers, power regulators, transient voltage suppressors, high-speed line drivers, and ECL clock/logic devices are employed worldwide throughout the most advanced optical telecom networks.
http://www.semtech.com/products/advanced_communications/Test & Measurement
Semtech supplies innovative products and breakthrough technology to manufacturers of automated testing equipment. They offer complete pin electronic solutions consisting of driver/comparator/loads, PMUs, DACs, deskews, signal and clock distribution, power, and protection products. And they use a variety of process/design sources to offer products which support a wide range of automated testing equipment.
http://www.semtech.com/products/test_&_measurement/Power Discretes
Semtech supplies power products in axial or surface-mount discretes, or in various custom assembly configurations. The designs are rugged and in packages that are hermetic and varied in their overall function and construction. These products range from single- to multi-phase devices in high-current/high-voltage configurations. Among their uses are power supplies, base stations, motor drives, and medical equipment. Custom devices are available.
http://www.semtech.com/products/power_discretes/External links
* [http://www.semtech.com/ Company website]
* [http://www.semtech.com/products/power_management_ics/ Semtech Power Management ICs]
* [http://www.semtech.com/products/protection/ Semtech ESD, Lightning, and destructive transient voltage protection]
* [http://www.semtech.com/products/power_management_ics/ Semtech Power Management ICs]
* [http://www.semtech.com/products/advanced_communications/ Semtech Advanced Communication products]
* [http://www.semtech.com/products/test_&_measurement/ Semtech Test and Measurement technologies]
* [http://www.semtech.com/products/wireless_&_sensing/ Semtech integrated, short-range wireless solutions]References
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