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semtech

Semtech Corporation MPN encoding patterns, LoRa transceiver decoding, ESD protection, and handler guidance. Use when working with Semtech components or SemtechHandler.

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Semtech Corporation Manufacturer Skill

MPN Structure

Semtech has several product lines with different MPN structures:

LoRa Transceivers

SX[SERIES][VARIANT]-[PACKAGE]
   |   |      |        |
   |   |      |        +-- Package (QFN, etc.)
   |   |      +-- Variant (frequency band, features)
   |   +-- Series (127x, 126x, 130x)
   +-- Semtech Transceiver prefix

LR11xx Series (Newest LoRa)

LR[SERIES][VARIANT]-[PACKAGE]
   |   |      |        |
   |   |      |        +-- Package code
   |   |      +-- Variant (GNSS, features)
   |   +-- Series (1110, 1120, 1121)
   +-- Long Range prefix

ESD Protection

[FAMILY][SPEC][PACKAGE]
   |       |      |
   |       |      +-- Package suffix (P=SOT-23, T=SC70)
   |       +-- Clamping voltage/channels
   +-- RCLAMP, SLVU, SM series

Example Decoding

SX1276IMLTRT
|  |   |  ||
|  |   |  |+-- T = Tape and Reel
|  |   |  +-- R = Reel packaging
|  |   +-- IMLT = IMLT package
|  +-- 1276 = 868/915 MHz transceiver
+-- SX = Semtech Transceiver

RCLAMP0524P
|     |   |
|     |   +-- P = SOT-23 package
|     +-- 0524 = 5V, 24A clamp
+-- RCLAMP = Rail clamp ESD protection

Product Families

LoRa Transceivers - SX127x (Legacy)

Part Frequency Features
SX1276 868/915 MHz High performance
SX1277 868/915 MHz Lower power
SX1278 433/470 MHz Lower frequency
SX1279 433/470 MHz Variant

LoRa Transceivers - SX126x (Current)

Part Frequency Features
SX1261 868/915 MHz Low power, +15 dBm
SX1262 868/915 MHz High power, +22 dBm
SX1268 433/490 MHz Low frequency bands

LoRa Gateway Chips - SX130x

Part Description
SX1301 8-channel digital baseband (legacy)
SX1302 8-channel, lower power
SX1303 8-channel with enhanced features

LoRa Edge - LR11xx

Part Features
LR1110 LoRa + GNSS + WiFi scanning
LR1120 Multi-band LoRa transceiver
LR1121 Enhanced LR1120

LLCC68 (Low-Cost LoRa)

Part Description
LLCC68 Cost-optimized LoRa transceiver

ESD Protection Products

RCLAMP Series

Rail clamp ESD protection for high-speed interfaces.

Part Channels Clamping
RCLAMP0502A 2 5V
RCLAMP0524P 2 5V, 24A

SLVU Series

TVS diode arrays for data lines.

Part Description
SLVU2.8-4 2.8V, 4-channel

SM Series

TVS protection diodes.

Part Description
SM712 TVS for RS-485
SM15T33A 33V TVS

Package Codes

Code Package Notes
QFN QFN Standard QFN
QFN24 QFN-24 24-pin QFN
QFN32 QFN-32 32-pin QFN
TQFN TQFN Thin QFN
SOT23 SOT-23 3-pin SOT
SOT23L SOT-23-6 6-pin SOT
SC70 SC70 Small package
DFN8 DFN-8 8-pin DFN
IMLT IMLT LoRa module package
IMLTR IMLT-TR IMLT, tape and reel
TR Tape & Reel Packaging option
TRG Tape & Reel (Green) RoHS packaging

ESD Part Package Suffixes

java
// Package embedded in MPN suffix
RCLAMP0524P -> P = SOT-23
RCLAMP0524T -> T = SC70

Signal Integrity Products

ClearEdge Series

Prefix Description
GN ClearEdge clock/data
GS Signal conditioners
Part Description
GN2033 Quad LVDS repeater
GS12090 12G video redriver

Power Management

SC Series

Part Description
SC4238 Buck converter
SC5501 LED driver

SY Series (Former Micrel)

Part Description
SY8089 Sync buck regulator
SY8113 3A sync buck

Handler Implementation Notes

Series Extraction

java
// LoRa transceivers - extract full series (6 chars)
// SX1276IMLTRT -> SX1276
if (upperMpn.startsWith("SX127")) {
    return extractUpToDigitsOrDash(upperMpn, 6);
}

// ESD protection - extract family name
// RCLAMP0524P -> RCLAMP
if (upperMpn.startsWith("RCLAMP")) {
    return "RCLAMP";
}

Package Code Extraction

java
// Extract from suffix after last hyphen
// SX1262-QFN24 -> QFN-24

// ESD parts encode package in MPN
// RCLAMP0524P -> P -> SOT-23

Matching Logic

The handler supports multiple component types:

  • ComponentType.IC - for all Semtech ICs
  • ComponentType.RF_IC_SKYWORKS - for LoRa transceivers (RF)
  • ComponentType.ESD_PROTECTION_NEXPERIA - for ESD protection devices

Series Compatibility

LoRa Transceiver Compatibility

SX127x family - NOT compatible with SX126x (different API)
SX1261 <-> SX1262 - Compatible (different power output)
SX1262 <-> SX1268 - Compatible for overlapping frequencies
SX1302 <-> SX1303 - Gateway chips, compatible
LR11xx family - Compatible within family

Handler isOfficialReplacement() Logic

java
// Same series with different packages are compatible
// SX1261 and SX1262 are compatible (power difference)
// SX1302 and SX1303 are compatible (gateway chips)
// LR11xx series are compatible within family
// Different generations (SX127x vs SX126x) are NOT directly compatible

Related Files

  • Handler: manufacturers/SemtechHandler.java
  • Component types: IC, RF_IC_SKYWORKS, ESD_PROTECTION_NEXPERIA

Common MPNs

MPN Description Application
SX1276IMLTRT 868/915 MHz LoRa Long range IoT
SX1262IMLTRT 868/915 MHz LoRa Low power IoT
SX1302CSS LoRa gateway 8-channel gateway
LR1110IMLTRT LoRa + GNSS Asset tracking
LLCC68 Low-cost LoRa Consumer IoT
RCLAMP0524P ESD protection USB interfaces
SM712 RS-485 TVS Industrial comm

Applications

  • LoRaWAN IoT devices
  • Long-range wireless sensors
  • Smart meters
  • Asset tracking
  • LoRa gateways
  • ESD protection for USB, HDMI, Ethernet
  • Industrial communication (RS-485)

Learnings & Edge Cases

  • LoRa vs LoRaWAN: SX chips are transceivers; LoRaWAN is a protocol running on top.
  • SX127x vs SX126x API difference: These generations use different register APIs - not drop-in replacements.
  • Frequency bands in MPN: Not always explicit - SX1276 supports 868/915, SX1278 supports 433/470.
  • IMLT package: Common for LoRa modules, includes matching network.
  • ESD protection naming: RCLAMP = rail clamp (fast), SLVU = TVS array.
  • Power output difference: SX1261 (+15 dBm) vs SX1262 (+22 dBm) - different power levels, same pinout.
  • LR11xx multi-function: These include LoRa + GNSS + WiFi scanning in one chip for geolocation.

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