Synaptics Incorporated develops and supplies premium mixed signal semiconductor solutions that enable people to engage with connected devices and data, creating exceptional experiences throughout the home, at work, in the car and on the go.
The company provides its customers with sensing, processing, and connecting solutions, which represent the three foundational elements of the Internet of Things (IoT). The company supplies connectivity, sensors, and AI-enhanced processor solutions to origina...
Synaptics Incorporated develops and supplies premium mixed signal semiconductor solutions that enable people to engage with connected devices and data, creating exceptional experiences throughout the home, at work, in the car and on the go.
The company provides its customers with sensing, processing, and connecting solutions, which represent the three foundational elements of the Internet of Things (IoT). The company supplies connectivity, sensors, and AI-enhanced processor solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that design IoT products and devices for automobiles, enterprise workspace devices, virtual reality, smartphones, tablets, and notebook computers.
The company's Synaptics Astra AI-native and Veros wireless solutions combine embedded compute, connectivity, and multimodal sensing to support intuitive, secure, and seamless digital experiences. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-enabled wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, the company's solutions support the next generation of intelligent devices that enhance how people live, work, and interact with technology.
The company operates in one segment — the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductor products used in electronic devices and products.
Target Markets and Products
The company’s portfolio includes touch, display, biometrics, voice, audio, processor, wireless and multimedia products built on rich research and development (‘R&D’), a broad intellectual property portfolio and established supply chain partnerships.
The company focuses on three primary markets. The company's product offerings within those target markets are as follows:
Core IoT Applications Markets
Wireless
The company's Veros family of wireless connectivity solutions includes advanced Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and Ultra Low Energy (ULE) to address broad Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company's devices help users connect seamlessly to multiple devices, such as home automation, multimedia streamers, security sensors, surveillance cameras, wireless speakers, games, drones, printers, wearable, and fitness devices, as well as numerous other applications requiring a wireless connection.
Processors
The company's Synaptics Astra family of AI solutions includes a scalable portfolio of intelligent edge processors designed to reduce latency, lower bandwidth usage, and enhance security. Applications range from highly integrated microprocessor units (MPU) to high-performance microcontroller units (MCU) architected for AI-enabled IoT systems. The company also provides a standards-based open software framework, rapid prototyping kits, full-featured artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) toolkits, and integration with Synaptics’ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity solutions. The company's Astra Machina Foundation Series Modular development kits support the Synaptics SL-Series of high-performance embedded processors, as well as the Synaptics Machina Micro development kit for the SR100 Series of MCUs.
Integrated solutions with Astra, Veros, and Human Interface products
By combining the AI processing power of the Astra family with the robust wireless capabilities of the Veros portfolio and the company's Human Interface products (primarily Touch), Synaptics delivers complete end-to-end solutions for intelligent, connected devices. This powerful integration enables OEMs to accelerate innovation across diverse IoT applications, such as smart home, industrial, consumer, and automotive, by leveraging low-latency AI processing at the edge alongside secure, seamless wireless connectivity. Whether deploying a voice-enabled smart assistant, a computer vision-enabled security device, or a multimodal sensor fusion system, developers can build faster using Synaptics’ comprehensive hardware-software platforms, including modular development kits, open software frameworks, and optimized AI/ML toolchains.
Enterprise and Automotive Applications Markets
PC Touchpad / Biometric Fingerprint
The company's Natural ID family of capacitive-based fingerprint identification products is designed to support security and user convenience across a wide range of devices, including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, and automobiles. Natural ID is designed for seamless integration into end products and is available in multiple form factors, colors, and materials.
Video Interface
The company's video interface solutions—featuring DisplayLink and DisplayPort portfolio—are designed to simplify connectivity to external displays while maintaining broad compatibility and performance. Supporting the latest versions of major protocols, connectors, and operating systems, the company's solutions help manufacturers with the flexibility to enable seamless, high-quality video experiences across a wide range of devices.
Automotive
The company's innovative solutions, including integrated touch and display, local dimming, and driver sensing technologies, are designed to help manufacturers create smarter, more intuitive user experiences. These technologies enable sleeker designs, enhanced visual performance, and improved driver awareness and safety, helping manufacturers deliver feature-rich products that may offer a competitive advantage and improved user experiences.
Mobile Applications Markets
With over 500 touch-related patents and full support for next-generation organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies, the company offers advanced touch solutions for mobile application markets. The company's technology is designed to deliver responsive, high-performance touch experiences that enhance device usability, support cutting-edge displays, and elevate the user experience across smartphones, tablets, and more.
Acquisitions
In January 2025, the company acquired certain assets and obtained non-exclusive licenses relating to Broadcom Inc.’s (Broadcom) Wi-Fi technology.
Strategy
The key elements of the company's strategy are to extend its technological leadership; grow in the IOT market; pursue strategic relationships and acquisitions; and fabless semiconductor manufacturing.
Customers
The company's customers include many of the world’s largest mobile and PC OEMs, based on unit shipments, as well as many large IoT OEMs, automotive manufacturers, and a variety of consumer electronics manufacturers. The company's demonstrated track record of technological leadership, design innovation, product performance, cost-effectiveness, and on-time deliveries has contributed to its position as a go-to supplier of human experience semiconductor product solutions.
The company generally supplies its products to OEMs through their contract manufacturers, supply chain partners, or distributors. The company considers both the OEMs and their contract manufacturers or supply chain partners to be its customers, as well as, in some cases, its distributors. Both the OEMs and their partners may determine the design and pricing requirements and make the overall decision regarding the use of the company's semiconductor product solutions in their products. The contract manufacturers and distributors place product purchase orders with the company, take title to the products upon delivery, and pay the company directly for those purchases.
Sales and Marketing
The company sells its product solutions for incorporation into the products of its OEM customers. The company generates sales through direct sales employees, as well as outside sales representatives, distributors, and value-added resellers. The company's sales personnel receive substantial technical assistance and support from its internal technical marketing and engineering resources due to the highly technical nature of its product solutions. Sales frequently result from multi-level engagement that involves the company’s senior management, design engineers, and sales personnel interacting with its customers’ decision makers throughout the product development and order process.
Intellectual Property Rights
As of June 2025, the company held 2,516 active patents and 566 pending patent applications worldwide that expire between 2025 and 2045. Collectively, these patents and patent applications cover various aspects of the company's key technologies, including those for touch sensing, voice processing, secure biometrics, display drivers, touch and display integration, docks and adapters, video interfaces, wired and wireless connectivity, audio processing, video processing, edge computing, open AI tools, and computer vision. The company's proprietary firmware and software, including source code, are protected by copyright laws and trade secret laws.
Research and Development
The company's research and development expenses included $346.8 million for year ended June 28, 2025.
History
Synaptics Incorporated was founded in 1986. The company was incorporated in California in 1986 and was re-incorporated in Delaware in 2002.