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40 Years
of Innovation

From intelligent sensing to Edge AI, shaping how humans interact with technology

Four Decades of Innovation


For 40 years, Synaptics has advanced human-machine experiences, from pioneering touch interfaces to intelligent sensing, connectivity, and Edge AI. Behind each milestone are the people whose creativity, collaboration, and expertise bring new ideas to life and shape how people interact with technology.

1986 • 1995 • 2002 • 2004 • 2007 • 2017 • 2020 • 2022 • 2024 • 2026
  • 40
    Years of Excellence

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    1986
    Founded

    Synaptics Founded

    Carver Mead and Federico Faggin establish Synaptics, pioneering human interface technologies based on neural networks.

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    1995
    Touchpad

    First Notebook Touchpad

    Synaptics introduces the first capacitive touchpad, revolutionizing laptop navigation and replacing traditional pointing devices.

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    2002
    IPO

    Synaptics Goes Public

    The company completes its Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a major step in scaling innovation and global reach.

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    2004
    Apple iPod

    Powering the Apple iPod

    Synaptics enables the iconic capacitive click wheel, transforming how users interact with portable media devices.

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    2007
    Apple iPod

    World’s First Touchscreen Phone

    Synaptics powers one of the earliest touchscreen phones, advancing mobile user interfaces with capacitive technology.

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    2017
    IOT Investment

    Expanding into IoT

    Through strategic acquisitions, Synaptics broadens its portfolio into IoT, strengthening its position in connected devices.

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    2020
    Bolstered IOT

    Advancing IoT Leadership

    The company enhances its leadership with integrated connectivity and display solutions for smarter edge devices.

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    2022
    $1 Billion Revenue

    $1B IoT Revenue Milestone

    Synaptics surpasses $1 billion in IoT revenue, accelerating innovation in Edge AI and intelligent systems.

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    2024
    IOT Investment

    Introducing Astra®

    Launch of Astra, an AI-native compute platform designed to power next-generation intelligent edge applications.

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    2026
    IOT Investment

    Expanding Intelligent Connectivity

    Synaptics advances seamless wireless experiences, enabling smarter, more connected ecosystems across devices.

Our Innovations

Four decades of breakthrough innovation—from pioneering touch interfaces to advancing Edge AI—driving smarter, more intuitive technologies that shape how people connect with the world.


Neural Networks Foundation

Laying the groundwork for intelligent sensing, Edge AI, and the connected experiences that power today’s smart devices.


Human Machine Experience

Pioneering intuitive touch, voice, and AI technologies that make every interaction seamless, natural, and intelligent.


Edge AI Leadership

Leading in Edge AI with low-power, intelligent processing that brings real-time insights and smarter experiences to connected devices.

Our People and Culture

Our people power everything we do. Guided by integrity, collaboration, and ambition, we foster an inclusive culture where innovation thrives—driving meaningful impact for our customers, communities, and a more sustainable world.

Our Global Impact

We focus on education, children and families, healthcare access, disease eradication, and environmental sustainability through employee-led volunteering, community outreach, and our global internship program.

Looking to the Future
The next 40 years of possibilities

 
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