News | July 1, 2008

Semtech Targets Telecom Industry With Ultra-Small Package, 3.3 Volt, Ethernet Protection Device

CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq:SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced the TClamp™3302N, a 3.3V, low-capacitance TVS device. It is the newest addition to the TClamp™ product platform of breakthrough protection technology designed to protect high-speed interfaces such as Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet transceivers from cable discharge, ESD and lightning threats.

Semtech's new TClamp device provides telecom/datacom system designers with the industry's smallest 3.3V working voltage protection device rated for 100A GR-1089 intra-building lightning surge. The new protection device delivers superior electrical performance yet consumes 4.5 times less board space than competitive devices. Semtech's TClamp3302N is provided in an SLP package measuring 2.6 x 2.6 x 0.6mm, which requires 6.76mm2 board space, compared to the industry's current SO-8 packaged devices which measures 5.80 x 4.80 x 1.35mm and consumes 27.84mm2 board space.

Engineered with Semtech's proprietary Enhanced Punch-through Diode (EPD) process technology, the TClamp3302N anchors Semtech's TClamp family of low capacitance TVS surge protection devices. The TClamp platform is specifically designed to safeguard telecom equipment in such high growth applications as data center routers, digital surveillance cameras, WiMAX base stations, and triple-play ONTs from cable discharge, ESD and lightning threats.

"With the proliferation of Ethernet in communication infrastructure, the high-speed design community has been eager for a surge protection solution that offers the performance advantages of the TClamp3302N," said Rick Hansen, Senior Marketing Manager, Protection Products. "In an application environment with increasing port density and decreasing board space, this small and robust part should generate plenty of traction in telecom protection," Hansen concluded.

Semtech's TClamp products are housed in a proprietary, very small 2.6 x 2.6 x 0.6mm SLP package. While these products offer designers the benefit of significant board space savings, their small size and RoHS & WEEE compliance also contributes to energy conservation and hazardous waste reduction.

Key Features of the TClamp3302N

100A 2/10µs GR-1089 Intra-building surge
Very-small (2.6 x 2.6 x 0.6mm) 10-pin SLP package
Low working voltage: 3.3V
Low leakage current and clamping voltages
Enables differential or common mode layout
Presents minimal low capacitance
RoHS and WEEE compliant

Pricing and Availability

The TClamp3302N (order code: TClamp3302N.TCT) is available immediately in production quantities and is priced at $1.37 each in 1,000-piece lots. Semtech offers comprehensive design assistance, including field- and factory-based support. Data sheets, volume pricing, and delivery quotes, as well as evaluation kits and samples, are available by contacting salesinfo@semtech.com.

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high-quality analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products that are designed to benefit the design engineer as well as our environment. The company is dedicated to providing customers with proprietary solutions and breakthrough technology in power management, protection, advanced communications, test & measurement, and wireless connectivity products. Development of our products focuses on smaller form factors, greater energy efficiency, hazardous waste reduction, and an understanding of environmental stewardship. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, contact Semtech Corp. at 200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012-8790; phone (805) 498-2111; email to info@semtech.com; or visit its web site at www.semtech.com.

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