Semtech’s UEX Series: USB 2.0 Extension over IP Networks
Semtech (SMTC) has unveiled its new UEX series for USB 2.0 extension and distribution over IP networks. The series features two products: the UEX1000, a co-processor for Semtech's BlueRiver AVP family, and the standalone UEX2000.
The technology enables protocol-level USB 2.0 extension with advanced monitoring and security controls, supporting distances up to 100m. Key features include:
- IP-friendly discovery approaches for improved performance
- Device class filtering for secure transmission
- Network-wide firmware updates without physical access
- Automatic notification for USB maximum tier violations
- Plug-and-play functionality without software drivers
The technology has already been demonstrated by tt group and IDK at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, targeting applications in industrial control systems, manufacturing automation, video conferencing, and integrated medical operating rooms.
Semtech (SMTC) ha presentato la sua nuova serie UEX per l'estensione e la distribuzione di USB 2.0 su reti IP. La serie comprende due prodotti: l'UEX1000, un co-processore per la famiglia BlueRiver AVP di Semtech, e l'UEX2000, un dispositivo autonomo.
La tecnologia consente l'estensione di USB 2.0 a livello di protocollo con avanzati controlli di monitoraggio e sicurezza, supportando distanze fino a 100 m. Le caratteristiche principali includono:
- Approcci di scoperta compatibili con IP per prestazioni migliorate
- Filtraggio della classe di dispositivo per trasmissioni sicure
- Aggiornamenti del firmware a livello di rete senza accesso fisico
- Notifiche automatiche per violazioni del massimo livello USB
- Funzionalità plug-and-play senza driver software
La tecnologia è già stata dimostrata da tt group e IDK all'ISE 2025 a Barcellona, mirando a applicazioni in sistemi di controllo industriale, automazione della produzione, videoconferenze e sale operatorie mediche integrate.
Semtech (SMTC) ha presentado su nueva serie UEX para la extensión y distribución de USB 2.0 a través de redes IP. La serie cuenta con dos productos: el UEX1000, un coprocesador para la familia BlueRiver AVP de Semtech, y el UEX2000, un dispositivo independiente.
La tecnología permite la extensión de USB 2.0 a nivel de protocolo con controles avanzados de monitoreo y seguridad, soportando distancias de hasta 100 m. Las características clave incluyen:
- Enfoques de descubrimiento amigables con IP para un mejor rendimiento
- Filtrado de clase de dispositivo para transmisión segura
- Actualizaciones de firmware en toda la red sin acceso físico
- Notificación automática por violaciones del nivel máximo de USB
- Funcionalidad plug-and-play sin controladores de software
La tecnología ya ha sido demostrada por tt group e IDK en ISE 2025 en Barcelona, enfocándose en aplicaciones en sistemas de control industrial, automatización de manufactura, videoconferencias y quirófanos médicos integrados.
Semtech (SMTC)는 IP 네트워크를 통한 USB 2.0 연장 및 배포를 위한 새로운 UEX 시리즈를 발표했습니다. 이 시리즈는 두 가지 제품으로 구성되어 있습니다: Semtech의 BlueRiver AVP 제품군을 위한 공동 프로세서인 UEX1000과 독립형 UEX2000입니다.
이 기술은 최대 100m까지 지원하는 고급 모니터링 및 보안 제어 기능과 함께 프로토콜 수준의 USB 2.0 연장을 가능하게 합니다. 주요 특징으로는:
- 성능 향상을 위한 IP 친화적인 발견 접근 방식
- 안전한 전송을 위한 장치 클래스 필터링
- 물리적 접근 없이 네트워크 전체의 펌웨어 업데이트
- USB 최대 등급 위반에 대한 자동 알림
- 소프트웨어 드라이버 없이 플러그 앤 플레이 기능
이 기술은 이미 tt group과 IDK에 의해 바르셀로나에서 열린 ISE 2025에서 시연되었으며, 산업 제어 시스템, 제조 자동화, 화상 회의 및 통합 의료 수술실에서의 응용 프로그램을 겨냥하고 있습니다.
Semtech (SMTC) a dévoilé sa nouvelle série UEX pour l'extension et la distribution de l'USB 2.0 sur les réseaux IP. La série se compose de deux produits : le UEX1000, un coprocesseur pour la famille BlueRiver AVP de Semtech, et le UEX2000, un appareil autonome.
La technologie permet l'extension de l'USB 2.0 au niveau du protocole avec des contrôles de surveillance et de sécurité avancés, prenant en charge des distances allant jusqu'à 100 m. Les principales caractéristiques comprennent :
- Approches de découverte compatibles avec IP pour des performances améliorées
- Filtrage des classes de dispositifs pour une transmission sécurisée
- Mises à jour du firmware sur l'ensemble du réseau sans accès physique
- Notification automatique en cas de violations du niveau maximal USB
- Fonctionnalité plug-and-play sans pilotes logiciels
La technologie a déjà été démontrée par le groupe tt et IDK lors de l'ISE 2025 à Barcelone, visant des applications dans les systèmes de contrôle industriel, l'automatisation de la fabrication, la vidéoconférence et les salles d'opération médicales intégrées.
Semtech (SMTC) hat seine neue UEX-Serie zur Erweiterung und Verteilung von USB 2.0 über IP-Netzwerke vorgestellt. Die Serie umfasst zwei Produkte: den UEX1000, einen Co-Prozessor für die BlueRiver AVP-Familie von Semtech, und den eigenständigen UEX2000.
Die Technologie ermöglicht die Protokoll-Ebene USB 2.0-Erweiterung mit fortschrittlichen Überwachungs- und Sicherheitskontrollen und unterstützt Entfernungen von bis zu 100 m. Zu den wichtigsten Funktionen gehören:
- IP-freundliche Entdeckungsansätze für verbesserte Leistung
- Geräteklassenfilterung für sichere Übertragung
- Netzwerkweite Firmware-Updates ohne physischen Zugriff
- Automatische Benachrichtigung bei Verstößen gegen das maximale USB-Niveau
- Plug-and-Play-Funktionalität ohne Softwaretreiber
Die Technologie wurde bereits von der tt group und IDK auf der ISE 2025 in Barcelona demonstriert und zielt auf Anwendungen in industriellen Steuerungssystemen, Fertigungsautomatisierung, Videokonferenzen und integrierten medizinischen Operationssälen ab.
- Introduction of new product line addressing USB extension market needs
- Technology already demonstrated by major industry players (tt group and IDK)
- Enhanced security features and network management capabilities
- None.
Enabling protocol-level point-to-point extension and distribution with enhanced monitoring and control capabilities for up to 100m distances
Semtech’s UEX Series: USB 2.0 Extension over IP Networks
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.
- Unlike basic USB extenders that merely relay signals, Semtech’s UEX series enables secure transmission across IP networks with device class filtering.
- Networkwide firmware updates without physical access.
- Automatic notification to prevent USB maximum tier violations.
- Plug-and-play performance requiring no software drivers.
“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
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
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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