Camarillo, California-based Semtech is making an offshore move into China.

The maker of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors will open a design centre in Shenzhen, China, that by matching the technical capabilities of its US headquarters will demonstrate the company's commitment to the China market, according to a statement.

The centre will provide design and application support for the company's protection, power-management, and communications and sensing products.

A full laboratory will offer extensive testing capabilities and ESD (electrostatic discharge) consultancy. And engineers at the facility will participate in developing ultralow-power applications and reference designs, according to the company.

By Matthew Miller, Editor in Chief, EDN.com - Electronic News