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Synaptics Second-Generation USB Type-C Headset SoCs in Mass Production with Major Smartphone OEM

Design Wins at Multiple OEMs, Now Shipping In-Box with Huawei Smartphones

SAN JOSE, Calif. – April 26, 2018 – Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ: SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced its second-generation AudioSmart® digital headset SoC solution for USB Type-C headphones is now shipping in mass production with a major OEM and designed-in with multiple other smartphone makers. Leading the trend of eliminating the legacy analog 3.5mm headphone jack is Huawei, who selected Synaptics’ latest CX2198x family for its flagship P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. The AudioSmart CX2198x USB Codec family is ideal for shipping in-box with smartphones due to its low power and low cost backed by industry-leading high-resolution sound.

“Smartphone OEMs continue to adopt USB-C headphones with attach rates growing significantly year-over-year, and we are thrilled that a major OEM is shipping our solution. Synaptics is a world-wide leader in USB-based headset technology and is well-positioned with its established portfolio and strong roadmap ranging from entry-level codecs, to feature-rich solutions such as hybrid active noise cancellation, smart voice pick-up, noise suppression solutions, as well as Hi-Fidelity codecs,” said Saleel Awsare, corporate vice president and general manager, Audio and Imaging Business at Synaptics.

Synaptics’ AudioSmart® digital headset SoC family includes a multi-tier product line featuring a wide range of audio codec solutions to meet the needs of various audio applications including USB Type-C headsets, 3D gaming headsets, as well as more compact universal communication office headsets. Our broad array of low-power, high-resolution multi-core hardware codecs and audio software technologies enable greater innovation and differentiation within the market, helping manufacturers develop new and exciting high-performance headsets, headphones, hearables and audio accessories.

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is changing the way humans engage with connected devices and data, engineering exceptional experiences throughout the home, at work, in the car and on the go. Synaptics is the partner of choice for the world’s most innovative intelligent system providers who are integrating multiple experiential technologies into platforms that make our digital lives more productive, insightful, secure and enjoyable. These customers are combining Synaptics’ differentiated technologies in touch, display and biometrics with a new generation of advanced connectivity and AI-enhanced video, vision, audio, speech and security processing.

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