Electronic waste, or e-waste, is the fastest growing source of waste globally with e-waste volumes growing to 53.6 million metric tons in 2019, an increase of 21% since 2014 according to the Environmental Protection Agency. With consumers now owning up to 22 connected devices, the potential amount of e-waste has become an ongoing challenge for electronic systems manufacturers. Semtech's HotSwitch platform, which aids in safeguarding electric systems, provides elevated protection features that prolong the life span of electronic devices and potentially reduce e-waste. "Semtech has a long-established reputation as a trusted and leading innovator and provider of circuit protection," said Tamir Reshef, vice president of marketing for Semtech's Protection Products Group.