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Semtech Corp

A maker of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and Internet of Things systems, Semtech's chips and LoRa wireless technology connect sensors, smart meters, and data centers across dozens of countries. Founded in 1960 in Newbury Park, California by two engineers, its name blends "semiconductor" and "technology." The French startup that invented LoRa's long-range wireless tech was acquired in 2012, and the name itself is a nod to how bats use chirp signals to navigate.