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Synaptics' embedded processors, multimedia SoCs, enterprise audio processors and fax, modem and printer processors give innovators the possibilities to create better, more exciting products while delivering unmatched performance to delight users.

Our Astra Embedded Processors

Our embedded processors offer AI-native IoT capabilities, enabling edge computing and smart devices. If you are developing products for customers, our chips have the low power demand and high performance you need to create reactive, intuitive devices and solutions.


Our embedded processors include:


SL-Series


The SL2600 Series offers feature-rich, AI-native SoCs, designed for Edge AI IoT devices. The SL1680 combines a high-performance 64-bit processor with a GPU capable of AI acceleration and advanced graphics. The SL1640 features a quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A55, working with the Astra™ platform.

SR-Series


With tiered inferencing and AI MCUs, the SR-Series is the solution for any applications requiring context-aware computing and power efficiency.

Astra Machina


Synaptics Astra is the family of AI-Native intelligent edge processors, with open tools, developer resources and innovative AI Edge hardware. Astra is designed for the IoT landscape.


These Edge AI embedded processors help you minimize development costs and time to market.

Our multimedia SoCs

Our multimedia SoCs integrate machine learning and AI to create best-in-class embedded multimedia processors. Our multimedia processing solutions optimize energy with multi-stream capability, support for 4K cameras, super-wideband audio and more, so you deploy them to edge devices to create the solutions your customers demand.
Our multimedia SoCs enable intelligent facial recognition, smart people counting, accurate gesture control, video upscaling, smart framing and gesture control to allow people to interact with tech using their bodies and more. Our solutions enhance communication and security by facilitating targeted information sharing and data collection.

Multimedia SoCs

Enterprise audio processors

Our AudioSmart® SoCs let you create better always-listening devices to help your customers be more productive, safer and delighted with the features you build. Our enterprise audio processes are ideal for embedded IoT solutions because our SoCs have features designed for how people live and work.
For example, our far-field performance enables users to control devices from up to five meters away, while a multi-language wake-word engine lets you create devices with a custom wake word.

Enterprise Audio Processors

Fax/modem/printer processors

ImagingSmart™ processors combine our DPS solutions with our energy-efficient video SoCs to deliver an exceptional imaging experience, enabling you to create an amazing customer experience. Our processors include solutions for photo imaging, fax, digital video and modems.
Powerful enough for enterprise-level, high-volume print, photocopying and photo-processing needs and energy-saving enough for consumer wireless cameras, our flexible processors make communication and creativity easy.

Fax/modem/printer processors

Edge AI computing solutions

Synaptics' embedded processors and AI-native platforms include processors that help you create solutions for the home, workplace, enterprise and more. Whether you want to develop smart shelves for retailers, health warning systems for busy hospitals, smart appliances or other solutions, Synaptics' embedded processors and AI-native platforms have the power to let you dream big and create the products your users demand.
Edge computing and the IoT require strategic partnerships. You need SoCs and processors with the features and capabilities that help you create in a rapidly evolving world. Synaptics is leading the industry in AI at the Edge, helping transform how we interact with technology every day.

Edge AI computing solutions

We're not just reacting to change. We're leading it. When you choose our compute and processing solutions, you work with a company dedicated to developing the next innovations in this space, so you can use them to revolutionize your industry. We're already working with the biggest names in tech innovation. Shouldn't you be working with us?


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