Semtech Brings 5G Network Slicing, FIPS 140-3 to IACP 2026

Semtech (SMTC) is adding network slicing, security and fleet-management capabilities to its AirLink 5G networking solutions for public safety agencies.

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CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading provider of high-performance semiconductors powering AI data center networking and intelligent, connected Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices worldwide, is adding new resilient communications building blocks to its AirLink® 5G Networking Solutions. Semtech will demonstrate the new capabilities in booth #2964 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in Orlando, Fla.

Semtech’s AirLink XR60, XR80 and XR90 in-vehicle 5G routers support network slicing, FIPS 140-3 and fleet management for public safety agencies.

First responders rely on in-vehicle connectivity for computer-aided dispatch, live video and mobile data. When a mass-casualty incident, large-scale event or natural disaster pushes commercial networks to capacity, public safety traffic can get caught in the same congestion. In a recent survey, 64% of first responders named unreliable network connectivity as their single biggest concern (Source: T-Mobile, “5G and Public Safety: Transforming Emergency Response with T-Priority,” T-Mobile Newsroom, 2025).

“Resilient communication is not a capacity problem; it’s a priority and a data security problem,” said Kinana Hussein, vice president of networking solutions at Semtech. “AirLink networking solutions help address both. Network slicing support gives public safety dedicated, prioritized access to network resources, and AirLink OS 6.1 helps agencies meet FIPS 140-3 through a software update, with no hardware replacement.”

AirLink XR90, XR80 and XR60 Routers

The AirLink XR90, XR80 and XR60 in-vehicle 5G routers are built for public safety fleets. All three are FirstNet Trusted™ for use on FirstNet, built with AT&T, and certified for both T-Mobile’s T-Priority and Verizon’s Frontline network slices, giving agencies dedicated, prioritized access to emergency network resources on either carrier.

FIPS 140-3 and Zero Trust

With the new AirLink OS 6.1 operating system release, compatible AirLink routers can meet the new Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-3 through a software update, with no hardware replacement required. FIPS 140-3 replaces FIPS 140-2, whose certificates the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) moved to its Historical List on Sept. 21, 2026. Semtech’s Zero Trust architecture builds on its recently announced integration with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls.

Fleet Management Built to Scale

New fleet management groups in Semtech’s AirLink Management Service platform let administrators set the software and configuration standard for each device model, check compliance across the fleet immediately and correct devices that are not configured to the standard. AirLink Manager / AirLink Mobility Manager 2.18.1 extends that flexibility further, adding on-premises management options across the full AirLink OS portfolio, so agencies can manage fleets in the cloud or air-gapped.

Semtech at IACP 2026 Booth 2964

Greg Hill, Semtech director of product management, AirLink Networking Solutions, and Dan Robinson, Semtech director of AirLink government sales and a former police chief, will present “5G Network Slicing, Satellite, Zero Trust: The New Building Blocks of Resilient Communications” on Monday, Oct. 26 from 3:15–3:45 PM EDT. At booth #2964, attendees can see an interactive network slicing demonstration, Semtech’s cloud and on-premises management platforms and integrations with in-vehicle technology providers.

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) is a leading provider of high-performance semiconductors powering AI data center networking, IoT connectivity and intelligent connected devices worldwide. 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, visit Semtech.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

Semtech, the Semtech logo and AirLink are registered trademarks or service marks of Semtech Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, service marks and trade names mentioned in this press release are the property of their respective owners.

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Michelle Lozada, pr@semtech.com

Source: Semtech Corporation

Key Terms

network slicing technical

Network slicing is a way telecom operators create multiple virtual networks on the same physical infrastructure, each tuned for a specific purpose — like carving a cake into pieces for different tastes: one slice optimized for very fast mobile video, another for highly reliable industrial sensors. It matters to investors because slices let carriers sell tailored, higher-margin services, improve network efficiency and support new business models (enterprise contracts, IoT, critical communications), which can boost recurring revenue and change capital and partnership strategies.

fips 140-3 regulatory

A U.S. government standard that sets detailed security requirements for cryptographic modules—software or hardware components that encrypt data and manage keys. Think of it as a rigorous safety inspection for digital locks: passing the test signals that a product meets recognized security practices, which matters to investors because certification can affect a company’s ability to sell to governments and regulated industries, reduce legal and operational risk, and support customer trust.

zero trust technical

Zero trust is a security approach that assumes no one, whether inside or outside an organization, should be automatically trusted. Instead, every access request is carefully verified before being granted, much like checking ID at every door rather than trusting someone just because they are known. For investors, it emphasizes the importance of protecting digital assets and data from potential breaches, reducing overall risk.

air-gapped technical

A system described as air-gapped is physically isolated from public and private networks so it cannot be reached over the internet or company LAN, like a safe kept in a room with no phone line. For investors this matters because air-gapping reduces the risk that critical data, trading algorithms, backups or industrial controls will be accessed or tampered with by hackers, but it can also increase costs and slow information flow compared with connected systems.