Our Company
Transforming edge computing through intelligent human interface solutions
Who We Are
Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play.
Touch
Touch, Display, and Biometrics
At the core of intuitive interaction lies Synaptics’ heritage in touch, display, and
biometric innovation.
We pioneered capacitive touch sensing and continue to push the boundaries with
ultra-responsive, low-power solutions for smartphones, PCs, automotive, and smart home
interfaces.
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity
Connectivity becomes intelligent with Veros, our family of highly integrated wireless ICs.
Designed for speed, efficiency, and flexibility, Veros delivers quick connection times, intelligent resource management, and broad interoperability across wireless ecosystems.
Processing
Multimodal Processing at the Edge
Astra is our AI-native embedded SoC family, built for real-time edge intelligence. Unlike
traditional processors, Astra is designed from the start for AI workloads.
It combines performance, efficiency, and scalability to power advanced vision, audio, and
sensor processing in connected devices.
We're transforming how people interact with technology,
at home, at work, and on the move.
What Drives Us
Investor Relations
Publicly traded since 2002, Synaptics is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
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Corporate Governance and Sustainability (CGS)
Our framework guides the responsible oversight of people, partnerships, and the environment.
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Certifications
Synaptics drives quality through improvement, customer focus, and responsible standards.
Synaptics History of Innovation
Synaptics is a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) and in human-machine interfaces (HMI). We married the two technologies more than two decades ago, practically inventing edge AI – though only a few researchers were using the term at the time.
- 39Years of Excellence
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1986
Founded
Carver Mead & Federico Faggin
Synaptics was founded in 1986 by Carver Mead, a pioneer in neural networks and VLSI, and Federico Faggin, inventor of the first microprocessor, to develop advanced human-computer interface technologies.
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1995
Touchpad
Launched first notebook PC touchpad
Synaptics launched the first notebook PC touchpad, revolutionizing laptop navigation and replacing the mechanical trackball with a sleek, capacitive interface.
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2002
IPO
Announced initial public offering
Synaptics announced its initial public offering (IPO), marking a major milestone in its growth as a leader in human interface technology.
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2004
Apple iPod
Click wheel used Synaptics capacitive touch
The Apple iPod featured a click wheel powered by Synaptics’ capacitive touch technology, enabling seamless and intuitive control.
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2007
World’s First
Capacitive touch screen phone, Samsung B310
The world’s first capacitive touchscreen phone, the Samsung B310, featured Synaptics technology, setting a new standard for mobile interaction.
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2011
1 Billion
Synaptics products shipped
Synaptics reached a major milestone with over 1 billion products shipped, powering intuitive experiences across devices worldwide.
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2014
Mobile Investment
Acquired Renesas SP & Validity, enabling TDDI chips
The Apple iPod featured a click wheel powered by Synaptics’ capacitive touch technology, enabling seamless and intuitive control.
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2017
IOT Investment
Acquisitions to aid IoT expansion
Synaptics acquired Conexant and Marvell’s multimedia business, expanding its IoT portfolio with advanced audio, voice, and video processing technologies.
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2020
Bolstered IOT
Further acquisitions aimed at growing IoT leadership
Synaptics bolstered its IoT leadership with further acquisitions, including Broadcom’s wireless IoT business and DisplayLink, enhancing connectivity and display solutions.
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2021
Edge AI
Acquired DSP Group growing edge AI
Synaptics acquired DSP Group to expand its Edge AI capabilities, strengthening its portfolio in voice, audio, and low-power AI processing.
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2022
$1 Billion Revenue
Synaptics surpasses $1B in IoT revenue
Synaptics surpassed $1 billion in annual IoT revenue, marking a significant milestone in its transformation into a leading IoT and Edge AI company.
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2024
IOT Investment
LAUNCHED SYNAPTICS ASTRATM & VerosTM
Synaptics reached a major milestone with over 1 billion products shipped, powering intuitive experiences across devices worldwide.
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The Evolving Edge AI Universe Needs A New Class Of Compute
