Frequently Asked Questions
What are Synaptics Scrolling Solutions?
What benefits does Synaptics Scrolling Solutions offer OEMs?
What industrial design options are available with Synaptics scrolling solutions?
What technology is Synaptics Scrolling Solution based on?
When will Synaptics Scrolling Solution sensors be available on the market?
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What are Synaptics Scrolling Solutions?
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Synaptics Scrolling Solutions are sensors optimized for scrolling. Synaptics' scrolling solutions can be used for quickly scrolling through content such as menus or lists, or they can offer an intuitive interface for controls such as volume adjustment or zooming. Synaptics scrolling solutions are customized to fit our customer's functional and mechanical requirements. Mechanical specifications such as size, shape, and thickness are designed to fit the device form factor and the scrolling solution functionality can be altered to add features such as selection, speed sensitive scrolling, single tap scrolling, or tap-to-select.
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What benefits does Synaptics Scrolling Solutions offer OEMs?
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Synaptics Scrolling Solution sensors are fully customizable, allowing designers to create a unique interface to meet the usability and industrial design challenges of today's handheld devices. The flexibility of Synaptics scrolling solutions allows OEMs to design a custom interface that serves as a differentiator for their device in the market. In addition, Synaptics scrolling solutions are thin, lightweight, and durable, allowing designers to create a sleek, streamlined device form factor.
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What industrial design options are available with Synaptics scrolling solutions?
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Synaptics scrolling solutions can include LED illumination to provide visual indicators and to add aesthetic appeal to consumers. Scrolling solutions are also available in an array of colors and shapes to choose from. In addition, Synaptics solutions can also be mounted underneath the plastic casing of the device, resulting in a streamlined design that is highly durable.
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What technology is Synaptics Scrolling Solution based on?
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Synaptics Scrolling Solution sensors are based on Synaptics' industry leading capacitive technology that translates the sense of touch of a finger on the sensor surface to on screen navigation. Synaptics capacitive technology has shipped in millions of notebook computers and handheld devices since 1995.
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When will Synaptics Scrolling Solution sensors be available on the market?
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Synaptics scrolling solutions are currently shipping with numerous MP3 and handheld device OEMs. To request samples, or discuss how Synaptics can create a custom interface for your handheld device, contact sales@synaptics.com
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