Semtech Corporation has joined the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization’s leadership in advancing Z-Wave® technology across residential, commercial, hospitality, and industrial markets.
The announcement highlights the Alliance’s continued expansion as a fully ratified standards development organization (SDO), bringing together leaders in IoT connectivity and smart device innovation.
As a provider of high-performance semiconductors for AI data center networking, IoT connectivity, and intelligent connected devices, Semtech will contribute silicon expertise and strategic insight to support standards development, certification programs, and ecosystem growth.
The addition of Semtech also marks the expansion of manufacturer choice within the Z-Wave ecosystem, becoming the third silicon provider participating in the Alliance.
Expanding The Z-Wave Ecosystem
Current Board of Directors members include companies such as ADT, Alarm.com, Assa Abloy, Johnson Controls, Silicon Labs, Trident IoT, and Vivint.
According to Avi Rosenthal, Chair of the Board for the Z-Wave Alliance:
“Semtech’s vast experience in large-scale wireless deployments makes them an ideal partner for the Alliance as Z-Wave continues to expand beyond the boundaries of the smart home. Their participation reinforces our commitment to building an open, interoperable standard while giving the ecosystem greater flexibility, choice, and support for the next generation of IoT.”
Focus On Edge AI And Multi-Protocol Connectivity
Olivier Beaujard, Senior Director of the LoRa Ecosystem at Semtech and LoRa Alliance Board Chair, emphasized the company’s focus on enabling the next generation of connected devices.
“Semtech joins the Z-Wave Alliance Board with a clear focus: advancing the next generation of smart, connected devices. By combining our deep expertise in low-power, long-range connectivity with Z-Wave’s proven technology, we are ideally positioned to deliver multi-protocol chipset solutions that redefine what smart, connected devices can achieve.”
He added that future innovations will support Edge AI sensors for smart security, industrial IoT, and commercial deployments with capabilities including audio, video, and over-the-air updates while maintaining low power consumption.
The Z-Wave Alliance is an independent member-driven SDO focused on developing and advancing Z-Wave® technology as an open and internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959) for smart home and IoT applications. Alliance members continue to shape and drive the future of Z-Wave through open development in the Alliance Open-Source Work Group.
Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) is a leading provider of high-performance semiconductors powering data center networking, IoT connectivity and cellular infrastructure solutions dedicated to delivering high-quality technology solutions that enable a smarter, more connected and sustainable planet. Our global teams are committed to empowering solution architects and application developers to develop breakthrough products for the infrastructure, industrial and consumer markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What Is The Z-Wave Alliance?
The Z-Wave Alliance is a standards development organization focused on advancing Z-Wave wireless technology for smart home and IoT applications.
2. Why Did Semtech Join The Z-Wave Alliance Board?
Semtech joined to help drive innovation in low-power connectivity, multi-protocol chipsets, and Edge AI-enabled IoT devices.
3. What Is Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR)?
ZWLR is a specification that extends Z-Wave connectivity up to 1.5 miles for commercial, industrial, hospitality, and multi-dwelling deployments.
4. How Many Devices Use Z-Wave Technology?
The Alliance states that more than 300 million Z-Wave devices have been installed globally.
5. What Industries Benefit From Z-Wave Technology?
Z-Wave technology supports residential smart homes, hospitality, commercial buildings, industrial IoT, and multi-dwelling environments.
Source: z-wavealliance.org