Semtech Corporation and Palo Alto Networks secure industrial iot with Zero Trust. Published on 09/23/2026 at 09:51 am EDT S&P Capital IQ Semtech Corporation announced it has completed a product integration with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs). Semtech joins an extensive ecosystem of Palo Alto Networks Technology Partners to deliver intelligent and interoperable solutions that help joint customers drive resilience and compliance, securing the most complex environments. The integration combines Semtech?s AirLink(R) secure edge 5G/LTE routers and network management portfolio with Palo Alto Networks NGFWs? industry-leading firewalls that leverage machine learning for proactive protection and comprehensive visibility and control? along with Next-Generation Trust Security (NGTS) and Zero Touch Public Key Infrastructure (ZTPKI) solutions to enable operators to scale their connected infrastructure with confidence while reducing complexity and strengthening resilience against evolving threats. At the edge, Semtech AirLink networking solutions provide resilient connectivity across cellular, satellite and wired links, with encrypted tunnels automatically established to Palo Alto Networks firewalls? keeping data protected in transit across every asset, wherever it connects. Integrated with PAN-OS, security teams gain deep visibility into edge traffic with real-time threat detection and prevention built in. Certificate provisioning, renewals and machine identity management are fully automated through Palo Alto Networks Zero Touch PKI and AirLink management platforms? eliminating manual complexity and enabling consistent, credential-secure configuration across thousands of remote field assets. (C) S&P Capital IQ - 2026

Semtech's LoRa Plus LR2021 transceiver has won the 2026 EDGE Award for Design Innovation in the Communications & Networks category. The award, presented by the Engineering Design & Automation Group of Endeavor Business Media, recognises innovative technologies through a Readers' Choice poll. The LR2021 is the first transceiver chip in Semtech's LoRa Plus family, incorporating fourth-generation LoRa IP with Multi-PHY compatibility. It supports both terrestrial and satellite connectivity across sub-GHz, 2.4GHz ISM bands and licensed L/S-bands. The chip features fast long-range communication with data rates up to 2.6Mbps whilst maintaining backward compatibility with existing LoRa devices. Its single-SKU design reduces inventory complexity by up to 70% for global manufacturers. With over 500 million LoRa end nodes deployed worldwide, the technology leads the low power wide area network market for internet of things applications.

Semtech LR2021 transceiver wins 2026 EDGE Award. Key takeaways. * Semtech's LR2021 transceiver clinched the 2026 EDGE Award for Design Innovation in the Communications & Networks category. * The chip introduces fourth-generation LoRa(R) IP with Multi-PHY support across sub-GHz, 2.4 GHz ISM, and licensed L/S-bands, enabling both terrestrial and satellite links. * Data-rate ceiling: 2.6 Mbps via Fast Long-Range Communication (FLRC), a 4x jump over classic LoRa. * Single-SKU architecture cuts inventory overhead by up to 70 % for global OEMs and removes the need for region-specific parts. * The LR2021 also earned the 25th IoTE Gold Award - Innovative Product at IoTE Shenzhen 2026. 2026 EDGE Award highlights. What the EDGE Award represents. The Engineering Design & Automation Group (Endeavor Business Media) presents the EDGE Awards each year to spotlight breakthrough engineering solutions launched within the prior twelve months. Winners are selected by a Readers' Choice poll, reflecting real-world adoption and peer endorsement. * Category: Communications & Networks * Award Type: Readers' Choice - Design Innovation * Competing Products: Over 30 global LPWAN transceivers, ranging from legacy LoRa chips to emerging NB-IoT modules. LR2021 - A transceiver built for the next-gen IoT. Market context. LoRa(R) networks now support >500 million end-nodes worldwide, making it the dominant low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) for smart-city, agriculture, and industrial IoT deployments. Core technical specs. | Spec | LR2021 | Prior-Gen LR1110 | Typical Competitor (e.g., SX1262) | | Generation | 4th-Gen LoRa IP | 3rd-Gen LoRa IP | 2nd-Gen LoRa IP | | Supported Bands | Sub-GHz (868/915 MHz), 2.4 GHz ISM, L-band (1.5 GHz), S-band (2.3 GHz) | Sub-GHz only | Sub-GHz only | | Maximum Data Rate | 2.6 Mbps (FLRC) | 1.2 Mbps (LoRa) | 0.3 Mbps (LoRa) | | Multi-PHY | LoRa, LoRa-WAN, FLRC, SATCOM | LoRa, LoRa-WAN | LoRa, LoRa-WAN | | Package Options | 5 x 5 mm QFN, 6 x 6 mm BGA | 5 x 5 mm QFN | 4 x 4 mm QFN | | Power Consumption (Tx @ 10 dBm) | 45 mA | 55 mA | 65 mA | | SKU Strategy | Single-SKU global | Multiple regional SKUs | Multiple regional SKUs | Backward compatibility & future-proofing. * LoRaWAN 1.0-1.1 compliance ensures drop-in replacement for legacy nodes. * Multi-PHY capability lets OEMs add satellite back-haul without redesigning the RF front-end. Architectural advantages. 1. Hardware simplification. A single-SKU footprint eliminates the need for separate parts for Europe, North America, or Asia-Pacific. Field reports indicate up to 70 % reduction in inventory SKUs for multinational manufacturers, translating to lower logistics costs and faster time-to-market. 2. Component reduction. * Integrated frequency-offset tolerance permits the use of +/-20 ppm crystals instead of the tighter +/-5 ppm parts required by earlier LoRa chips. * The RF front-end no longer needs an external balun for 2.4 GHz operation, shaving 0.2 mm from PCB height. 3. Robustness & reliability. * Temperature range: -40 °C to +125 °C, verified across 10 k cycles. * Radiation tolerance: 100 krad (total ionizing dose), suitable for aerospace and high-altitude SATCOM nodes. Industry recognition. * IoTE Gold Award - Innovative Product (Shenzhen 2026): The LR2021's multi-band, high-throughput design was cited as a "game-changer for global IoT connectivity." * EDGE Award Readers' Choice: Over 1,200 votes from engineers, product managers, and system integrators placed LR2021 ahead of all entrants. Bottom line. Semtech's LR2021 transceiver merges fourth-generation LoRa IP, multi-band flexibility, and a single-SKU architecture into a compact, power-efficient solution that addresses both terrestrial and satellite IoT pathways. Its 2.6 Mbps FLRC capability, combined with a dramatic reduction in inventory complexity, earned it the 2026 EDGE Award for Design Innovation and the IoTE Gold Award. For manufacturers seeking a future-ready LPWAN module that simplifies supply chains while delivering higher data rates, the LR2021 now stands as the industry benchmark.