Comcast spends $30M on Semtech stock in deal to create trial LoRa network
Camarillo semiconductor manufacturer Semtech announced a partnership with Comcast on Oct. 5 for the development of a trial low-power wide area network in Philadelphia and San Francisco this fall. Semtech and Philadelphia-based internet provider, cable provider and media company Comcast said in a news release the trial will help accelerate the rollout of a much Read More →
Semtech’s LoRa wireless technology used to monitor skiing students in Swiss Alps
Camarillo-based Semtech has announced that, after a successful trial, a ski tracker using its LoRa wireless technology will be used to monitor skiing students on the slopes of the Swiss Alps in the upcoming 2016-2017 ski season. A LoRaWAN low power, wide area network, comprised of base stations and sensors embedded with Semtech LoRa technology, Read More →
Semtech’s LoRa to be used for trackers to monitor health of cattle
Camarillo-based Semtech’s LoRa wireless technology has been selected by Quantified Ag for trackers that will monitor and report the health of cattle. Sensors in each ear tag will constantly monitor livestock temperature, movement and other vital signs. The information from the ear tracker is relayed to a receiver, which sends data to a central system Read More →
Semtech third quarter earnings per share miss estimate
Semtech, a Camarillo-based maker of semiconductors for cell phones and electronic devices, missed analyst estimates slightly when the company reported third quarter results Nov. 18. Semtech reported earnings per share of 16 cents. Analysts had expected earnings per share of 24 cents. Semtech slightly exceeded analyst revenue estimates of $115.4 million by posting earnings of Read More →