Synaptics will demonstrate its AI-native processing, sensing, and connectivity technologies at CES 2026, highlighting Edge AI solutions for smart home, robotics, industrial automation, and personal devices.

Synaptics' President & CEO Rahul Patel and CFO Ken Rizvi will present at the KeyBanc Capital Markets' Technology Leadership Forum on August 11, 2025, discussing the company's AI and technology innovations.

Synaptics and Murata Manufacturing are partnering to develop a next-generation turnkey wireless connectivity module for automotive Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, leveraging Synaptics' Veros Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo SoCs and Murata's expertise in RF and wireless module design.

Synaptics launches a new touch controller, the S3930 series, designed for foldable OLED displays. The compact and high-performance controller aims to address the challenges of foldable devices as the market experiences rapid growth.

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday as the selling pressure in the market appears to be exhausting. Investors assessed upbeat bank earnings and cooler-than-expected inflation data. The Commerce Secretary indicated that the electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, and further tariffs could follow soon.

Synaptics is showcasing its latest innovations in Edge AI and wireless connectivity at Embedded World 2025, including a new family of microcontroller units (MCUs) and wireless systems-on-chips (SoCs) designed for ultra-low-power IoT devices with contextually-aware AI and reliable connectivity.

The global capacitive sensor market is expected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing adoption of touch-enabled and proximity-sensing solutions in consumer electronics, industrial automation, healthcare, and automotive applications. Advancements in sensor technology, flexible electronics, and AI integration are creating new opportunities in the industry.

Synaptics announced the pricing of its $400 million convertible senior notes offering due 2031, with an initial conversion price of $99.69 per share. The company plans to use the net proceeds to repay its term loan facility and repurchase its own shares.

Synaptics has expanded its operations in Hsinchu, Taiwan, making it the company's largest employee base worldwide. The expansion reflects the growing importance of Taiwan in the semiconductor industry and will allow Synaptics to strengthen its essential operations and engineering expertise, particularly in the development of AI-enabled Edge devices for the IoT market.

JPMorgan hosted 13 semiconductor, semiconductor capital equipment, and chip design/EDA/IP companies at their 52nd annual Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference in Boston this week. The key takeaway? The semiconductor industry is entering the early stages of an upcycle, driven by broad-based cyclical improvements and strengthening AI demand. Here’s what investors need to know. Early Stages of Semiconductor Upcycle The semiconductor industry is showing signs of entering a new upcycle. Presenting companies expressed optimism about their revenue prospects for the second half of the year. They include: Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) GlobalFoundries Inc (NASDAQ:GFS) Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MCHP) Renesas Electronics Corp (OTCPK: RNECF) (OTCPK: RNECY) Silicon Laboratories Inc (NASDAQ:SLAB) Synaptics Inc (NASDAQ:SYNA) Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ:WDC) Inventory levels are normalizing, and companies are shipping closer to consumption levels as the market recovers from several quarters of undershipping. Microchip Technology reported positive indicators, such as new bookings growth, rising orders, and fewer cancellations. While recovery rates ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) today announced Ken Rizvi will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 15, 2024. Ken will report to Synaptics President and CEO Michael Hurlston and serve on the company’s leadership team. He will be responsible for all the aspects of the company’s global finance function including accounting, corporate development and investor relations.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) today announced its participation in an upcoming investor conference.