Semtech Corporation Joins Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors

San Ramon, CA – May 21, 2026 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET – The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization (SDO) dedicated to advancing Z-Wave^® technology for residential, commercial, multi-dwelling, and hospitality markets today announced that Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) has joined the Z-Wave Alliance as a new member and will serve on the Board of Directors.

Fully ratified as an SDO, the Z-Wave Alliance actively seeks out leaders in the IoT and connectivity space to join, direct, and contribute to the completely member-driven organization and chart the future of Z-Wave technology across all applicable markets. Semtech joins an impressive roster of Z-Wave Alliance Board of Director member companies which presently includes ADT, Alarm.com, Assa Abloy, BlueConnect Partners, Fortune Brands, Johnson Controls Inc., Nabu Casa, Silicon Labs, Trident IoT, and Vivint.

As a leading provider of high-performance semiconductors powering AI data center networking, IoT connectivity, and intelligent connected devices worldwide, Semtech brings deep silicon expertise and a unique perspective to the Alliance that will help shape direction and strategic initiatives across standards development, certification, and overall ecosystem expansion. As the third silicon provider to join the Z-Wave ecosystem, Semtech’s participation further expands manufacturer choice and strengthens the foundation that supports continued innovation across Z-Wave technology.

“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,” said Avi Rosenthal, Chair of the Board for the Z-Wave Alliance. “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.”

“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. This includes enabling the next generation of Edge AI sensors — from smart security to industrial and commercial IoT — with the long-range, low-power connectivity and data throughput they need to support richer capabilities like audio, video, and over-the-air updates, all with minimal power overhead. We look forward to building that future alongside the Alliance’s members”, stated Olivier Beaujard, Senior Director, LoRa Ecosystem, Semtech & LoRa Alliance Board Chair.

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About the Z-Wave Alliance

The Z-Wave Alliance is an independent member-driven Standards Development Organization (SDO) dedicated to developing and advancing Z-Wave® technology as an open and internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959) for smart home and IoT solutions. Alliance members continue to shape and drive the future of Z-Wave through open development in the Alliance Open-Source Work Group. With more than 300 million devices installed globally and over 4,500 certified devices in the Z-Wave ecosystem, Z-Wave Alliance member companies provide leading-edge products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, energy conservation, safety, security, and more. The Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) specification uniquely enables IoT applications beyond the home. With a range of up to 1.5 miles, ZWLR delivers the performance and scalability required in multi dwelling unit (MDU), hospitality, commercial and industrial deployments, as well as other applications. Learn more at www.z-wavealliance.org.

The Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors is comprised of executives from ADT, Alarm.com, Assa Abloy, BlueConnect Partners, Fortune Brands, Johnson Controls Inc., Nabu Casa, Semtech Corporation, Silicon Labs, Trident IoT, and Vivint.

About Semtech Corporation

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. To learn more about Semtech technology, visit us at Semtech.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

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