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- LoRa® Overview
  LoRa Overview
  
  LoRa is the de facto wireless platform of Internet of Things (IoT). Semtech's LoRa chipsets connect sensors to the Cloud and enable real-time communication of data and analytics that can be utilized to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  
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- Applications
  Applications Overview
  
  With an ever-increasing number of IoT vertical applications, LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN standard is creating business efficiencies and improving lives around the world.
  
  Agriculture
  
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  Buildings
  
  Homes
  
  Industrial Control
  
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- Ecosystem
  Ecosystem Overview
  
  LoRa is bolstered by a diverse global ecosystem of hardware manufacturers, software designers, network providers, and industry associations.
  
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  Resources Overview
  
  Explore our top resources to help you learn more about LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN standard or bring a LoRa-based solution to market.
  
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  Products Overview
  
  Thousands of customers worldwide rely on our diverse product portfolio and world class technology roadmap for solutions in low power wireless communications, optical data transport, video broadcasting, power management, circuit protection, touch sensing, and more.
  
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- LoRa® Wireless RF
  Products Overview
  
  LoRa®, a long range, low power platform, and the de facto wireless platform of Internet of Things, is highly integrated and cost-effective, boasting a notable battery life of up to 20 years, a 3-mile range in urban environments and a 30-mile range outdoors.
  
  ICs for Gateways
  
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  LoRa Cloud™
  
  Software Library
- Circuit Protection
  Products Overview
  
  Sophisticated devices that protect sensitive circuitry from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Electrical Fast Transients (EFT), Cable Discharge Events (CDE), and other electrical overstress.
  
  Circuit Protection Products
  
  General Purpose ESD Protection
  
  ESD & EMI Filter Devices
  
  High-Current Lightning Protection
  
  Low-Capacitance TVS
  
  Low-Voltage ESD Protection
  
  Automotive
  
  HotSwitch®
  
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  Interfaces
  
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  Ethernet
  
  HDMI
  
  RS-485
  
  USB
  
  VBUS
- Signal Integrity
  Products Overview
  
  A comprehensive portfolio of innovative optical, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions that serve the rising global demand for high-speed data transmission products.
  
  Clock & Data Recovery
  
  Laser Drivers and Transceivers
  
  Limiting Amplifiers
  
  ROSAs
  
  Signal Conditioners
  
  Transimpedance Amplifiers
- Professional AV
  Products Overview
  
  Advanced off-the-shelf technology that enables end-to-end systems and integrates advanced inline signal processing capabilities such as light compression, broadcast quality scaling and audio down-mixing.
  
  BlueRiver®
  
  USB Extension
- PerSe® Smart Sensing
  Products Overview
  
  Ultra-low power, feature-rich touch controllers that are optimized for numerous applications and provide best-in-class sensitivity with robust noise immunity to enhance touch and near range proximity detection.
  
  PerSe® Connect
  
  PerSe® Contact
  
  PerSe® Control
  
  IO Expanders
- Broadcast Video
  Products Overview
  
  Award-winning solutions designed specifically to push real-world broadcast boundaries in performance, reach, power, and signal integrity while reducing time to market and design risks.
  
  AV Interface & Protocol Conversion
  
  Configurable EQ/CD
  
  Cable Drivers
  
  Cable Equalizers
  
  Crosspoints
  
  Receivers (Deserializers)
  
  Reclocking
  
  Transmitters (Serializers)
- Power Management
  Products Overview
  
  A pioneer in power management ICs across networking and industrial power, handheld power and automotive applications, Semtech leads the quest to enable a new class of greener, smarter and smaller end products.
  
  EcoBrite LED Drivers
  
  EcoSpeed DC-DC Converters
  
  FemtoBuck DC-DC Regulators and Controllers
  
  FemtoSwitch Load Switch ICs
  
  nanoSmart LDOs
  
  Neo-Iso Solid State Relays
  
  Special Functions
- Cellular IoT Solutions
  Products Overview
  
  Leading edge-to-Cloud solutions delivering the device, software and connectivity services needed to simplify and accelerate data-driven transformation with cellular IoT.
  
  Managed Connectivity
  
  Modules
  
  Router Solutions
Technology
- Technology Overview
  Technology Overview
  
  Our highly differentiated, disruptive analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms enable today's most innovative electronics within some of the fastest growing verticals and markets.
  
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  LoRa White Papers & Infographics
  
  Product Selector Guides
- LoRa® Wireless RF
  For The IoT
  LoRa Wireless RF
  For The IoT Overview
  
  LoRa is the de facto wireless platform of Internet of Things (IoT). Semtech's LoRa chipsets connect sensors to the Cloud and enable real-time communication of data and analytics that can be utilized to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  
  LoRa (PHY)
  
  Benefits of LoRa
  
  LoRaWAN® Standard
- PerSe® Smart Sensing
  PerSe® Smart Sensing Overview
  
  Semtech's PerSe technology intelligently senses human presence for optimized connectivity and enhanced user experience.
  
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  Infographic
  
  Brochure
  
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  Products
- Tri-Edge™ PAM4 CDR
  Tri-Edge PAM4 CDR Overview
  
  Tri-Edge is a CDR platform optimized for PAM4 optical interconnect in next-generation 200G and 400G data center module and AOC applications.
  
  Quick Links
  
  Tri-Edge White Paper
  
  Product Selector Guide
  
  Open Eye MSA
- BlueRiver
  Platform For SDVoE™
  BlueRiver
  Platform For SDVoE™
  
  BlueRiver AV-over-IP chipsets are the world’s only chipsets to transport uncompressed, zero-latency Ultra HD/4K HDR over standard Ethernet and are the foundation for Software Defined Video Over Ethernet (SDVoE) technology.
  
  BlueRiver OVERVIEW
  
  BlueRiver APPLICATIONS
  
  BlueRiver VERTICAL MARKETS
  
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- Circuit Protection
  Circuit Protection Overview
  
  Semtech is leading the way in Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) protection solutions that safeguard electronics systems against damage or latch-up caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), lightning (surge), and other destructive voltage transients.
  
  Circuit Protection Overview
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Design Resources
- Design Resources Overview
  Design Resources Overview
  
  Semtech places a high importance on delivering superior design support and provides a wealth of tools and resources with the goal of shortening your time to revenue for your new product introductions.
  
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  LoRa Calculator
  
  LoRaWAN Academy and Training
  
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- IoT Applications
  Internet of Things
  
  Award-winning LoRa Technology, ESD and surge protection, and smart control platforms for Internet of Things-enabled devices and low power, wide area network (LPWAN) infrastructure.
  
  Smart Agriculture
  
  Smart Buildings
  
  Smart Cities
  
  Smart Emergency
  
  Smart Environment
  
  Smart Healthcare
  
  Smart Home
  
  Smart Industrial
  
  Smart Logistics
  
  Smart Utilities
  
  Smart Consumer
- Professional AV Applications
  Professional AV
  
  AptoVision BlueRiver™ Technology uses commercial-off-the-shelf Ethernet networks to deliver higher performance, flexibility, and scalability to the Pro AV industry.
  
  AV Over IP
  
  BYOM Video Conferencing
  
  HDMI Extender
  
  HDMI Wall Plates
  
  Hybrid AV Distribution
  
  KVM Switches
  
  Multiviewers
  
  Point-to-Point Matrix Switching
  
  Presentation Switchers
  
  SDI Equipment
  
  SDVoE™ Integration
  
  Smart Display Modules (SDM)
  
  USB-C
  
  Video Walls
- Other Applications
  Other Applications
  
  Award-winning LoRa Technology, ESD and surge protection, and smart control platforms for Internet of Things-enabled devices and low power, wide area network (LPWAN) infrastructure.
  
  Automotive
  
  Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
  
  Automotive Battery Management Systems
  
  Automotive USB Charger
  
  Infotainment Unit
  
  Remote Keyless Entry
  
  Telematics Unit
  
  Broadcast Video
  
  Broadcast Equipment
  
  Consumer Electronics
  
  Mobile Devices
  
  Wearables
  
  TVs, Set Top Boxes, Monitors
  
  Laptops, Tablets, Computers
  
  Appliances & White Goods
  
  Computers, Printers, Scanners
  
  Industrial
  
  Medical Equipment
  
  Factory Automation
  
  Energy, Smart Grids, Smart Metering
  
  Surveillance
  
  Test & Measurement
  
  Power Tools
  
  Infrastructure
  
  Data Centers
  
  Passive Optical Networks / Fiber to the Home
  
  Broadband
  
  Networking & Optical Communications
  
  Broadband
  
  Passive Optical Networks / Fiber to the Home
  
  ISM Networks
  
  Wireless Infrastructure, Base Stations
  
  Data Centers
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