Semtech’s UEX Series: USB 2.0 Extension over IP Networks

CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 27, 2025--

Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a high-performance semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems and cloud connectivity service provider, announced its innovative UEX series, a groundbreaking solution for USB 2.0 extension and distribution over IP networks. The series includes the UEX1000, a co-processor for Semtech's BlueRiver® AVP family, and the standalone UEX2000, both delivering protocol-level USB 2.0 extension with advanced monitoring and security controls.

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Solving Critical Connectivity Challenges

The UEX series leverages IP-friendly discovery approaches instead of polling, for more efficient performance, delivering better responsiveness and reliability for demanding applications in industrial control systems, manufacturing automation, video conferencing, and integrated medical operating rooms.

“Our new UEX series represents a significant advancement in the USB extension market, providing our customers with what we believe to be unparalleled flexibility and control,” said Melissa Nolet, director of Pro AV solutions at Semtech. “By enabling USB 2.0 extension at the protocol layer with firmware upgradability over the network, we are empowering users to deploy sophisticated USB connectivity solutions across a wide range of applications, from industrial control systems to medical environments.”

Real World Applications Demonstrated

Leading AV integrator tt group and manufacturer IDK have already showcased UEX1000-based products at ISE 2025 in Barcelona in February, demonstrating the technology’s reliability and performance in real-world applications. These early implementations highlight the growing demand for robust USB extension solutions in professional settings.

About the UEX Series

The UEX2000 delivers standalone USB 2.0 extension for applications requiring distances up to 100m using standard category cabling, ideal for high-security installations requiring device monitoring.

The UEX1000 serves as a co-processor for Semtech’s BlueRiver AVP1000, AVP2000, and AVP2000T. When attached to an AVP, it enables full bandwidth USB 2.0 point-to-point extension and distribution over IP networks. Fully compatible with the BlueRiver chipset for AV over IP and Software Defined Video over Ethernet (SDVoE®) products, the UEX1000 is interoperable with the entire installed base of SDVoE products.

Experience UEX Series at InfoComm China 2025

Semtech will showcase its UEX series along with other innovations at InfoComm China 2025 (April 16-18, 2025) in Beijing. Visit Semtech at booth EN3-01 to experience the UEX technology firsthand and explore how these solutions can enhance your ProAV and USB connectivity applications. For more information about Semtech's UEX series and its latest ProAV solutions, please visit https://www.semtech.com/usb-extension.

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) is a high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity service provider 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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Semtech’s UEX Series: USB 2.0 Extension over IP Networks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Four years after showing up late for the Beijing Olympics and missing one of his races because of a case of COVID-19, U.S. long track speedskater Casey Dawson is enjoying what he jokingly terms his “villain arc,” peaking at the right time ahead of the Milan Cortina Games.

Dawson secured a spot for next month in the men's 5,000 meters — an event he was forced to skip in 2022 while sick — by winning at that distance at the U.S. Olympic trials in 6 minutes, 12.857 seconds on Friday night.

“I actually got COVID two or three weeks before going to the competition. Tested positive for 50 straight tests,” said Dawson, a 25-year-old from Park City, Utah. “Couldn’t go over to the Games. I missed the opening ceremonies. Missed the 5,000 meters. Showed up 12 hours before my 1,500 meters. So I kind of got a little screwed over from that point of view. But this time around, I’m just looking forward to getting there smoothly and just getting a little bit of redemption.”

And then, with a chuckle, Dawson added: “It’s kind of fun to have, like, my villain arc, I would call it. Just coming back and having some fun.”

Ethan Cepuran was about 6 1/2 seconds back Friday, finishing next in 6:19.335.

The last American man to medal in the 5,000 at an Olympics was Chad Hedrick at the 2006 Turin Games.

Dawson already had secured the lone U.S. place for Milan in the men’s 10,000 — a race not being contested at these trials — and also will be part of the trio for men’s team pursuit at the Olympics.

Dawson, Cepuran and Emery Lehman took the bronze in that event in Beijing four years ago, set the world record in 2024 and claimed gold in the team pursuit at the world championships in March.

In the other race Friday, the women's 3,000, Greta Myers won in 4:06.799. As of now, the United States does not have a berth in Milan for that distance, but one of its athletes could end up in the field if another country relinquishes an opening.

“It's hard to wait,” said Myers, a 21-year-old from Lino Lakes, Minnesota. “But I'm very hopeful. I think it's at least a 50-50 chance that it'll happen.”

The U.S. Olympic roster for long track won't become official until the four-day trials at the Pettit National Ice Center wrap up on Monday. One element that could come into play is that the Americans are allowed to bring a maximum of eight men and six women to these Winter Games.

The biggest star of the team — and the sport — is scheduled to make his trials debut Saturday in the men's 1,000 meters: Jordan Stolz. The 21-year-old from Kewaskum, a town about 40 miles north of Milwaukee, is not just competing at home this week; he's racing at the same rink where he first began taking lessons as a kid.

He made his Olympic debut at age 17 in Beijing four years ago, finishing 13th in the 500 and 14th in the 1,000.

At both the 2023 and 2024 world championships, Stolz earned titles in each of the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 meters.

He's already pre-qualified for the Olympics based on performances at those three distances. All he really needs to do to lock down berths on the squad for the Feb. 6-22 Milan Cortina Games is show up at the starting line this week.

The 500 and 1,500 are slated for Sunday, and the mass start is Monday.

AP Winter Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics

Casey Dawson, of Park City, Utah, right, and Ethan Cepuran, of Glen Ellyn, lllinois, left, compete in the men's 5,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speed skating at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Howard Fendrich)

The Pettit National Ice Center is seen in Milwaukee on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the first day of the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speedskating. (AP Photo/Howard Fendrich)