SYNAPTICS

Products for IoT, AI and HMI Markets

Astra SW Framework for AI Functions

In April 2024, SYNAPTICS launched the Astra SW Framework, a software platform designed for rapid AI implementation on its Yocto Linux-based SL16x0 processors. The SL family integrates quad-core Cortex-A73 CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs, making it well-suited for applications in smart cities, smart buildings, and IoT environments.

Embedded Processors for IoT Applications

SYNAPTICS is strengthening its focus on IoT applications with the SL16x0 processor series, which runs embedded Linux (Yocto). These processors integrate audio, video, wireless connectivity, and AI capabilities, making them ideal for smart city, smart building, and smart home applications.SYNAPTICS offers the Astra SW Framework for this purpose, which is freely accessible via github. This makes it possible to create a system with object recognition, for example, in a very short time. The Astra Machina development kit is another helpful tool as a ready-to-use computer system.

Wireless Technologies for High-Quality IoT, AI and MMI Products

In recent years, SYNAPTICS has accelerated its product developments for the IoT market. There is now an extensive portfolio of wireless technologies.

• Wifi-BT: Wifi Radio 1x1 and 2x2, Wifi4, Wifi5, Wifi6, Wifi6E, Wifi7 solutions are in development, BT5.3 is supported in the latest versions.
• GNSS: Positioning support from Level 1 to Level 5..
• DECT ULE: Chips and modules for smart home, audio, telephony, and industrial control applications
• Thread, Zigbee: Solutions for smart home and smart building environments.

ULE Technology for Home Automation and Security

SYNAPTICS is driving the ULE revolution to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient wireless solutions in home area networks (HAN). The DECT-based ULE technology enables multi-year battery operation with interference-free connectivity and extended range. As a key contributor to the ULE architecture, DSP Group (now part of SYNAPTICS) actively promotes its adoption through the DECT Forum and ULE Alliance.

DHX91 ULE Chip for Home Automation and Security

The DHX91 chip from DSP Group provides a ULE solution with integrated audio capabilities and a high-performance ARM926™ processor. It features ultra-low-power modes for extended battery life. Since 2015, a ULE module based on the DHX91 has been available, allowing easy integration via a serial interface with a host MCU.

Video Interfaces

Since acquiring DisplayLink in 2022, SYNAPTICS has enhanced its display connectivity solutions. DisplayLink has a range of devices that support different technology requirements, from USB2 to USB3, Ethernet and a wide range of monitor resolutions from HD (1920x1080) to UHD (3840x2160), Cinema 4K (4096x2160) and 5K (5120x2880). DisplayLink devices support all common monitor interfaces such as VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort (DP).

High-Performance Audio Solutions

With the 2017 acquisition of Conexant Systems, SYNAPTICS expanded its portfolio to include IC solutions for audio signal processing and voice recognition. SYNAPTICS DSPs feature pre-configured algorithms for AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation), AGC (Automatic Gain Control), and EQ (Equalization).

Multimedia Processors

SYNAPTICS develops multimedia processors for set-top boxes, streaming devices, soundbars, and smart displays. The VideoSmart SoCs integrate powerful CPUs, NPUs, and GPUs in a single chip, offering a comprehensive SDK for developers.