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Synaptics
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Synaptics

Synaptics

Public

Synaptics Inc: Innovating user interface solutions with custom touchpads and interactive software.

HQ
San Jose, CA, US
Founded
1986
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Founded in 1986 by Federico Faggin and Carver Mead, Synaptics Incorporated is a leading innovator in user interface solutions. The company's core mission is to enhance human interaction with technology through advanced touch and display solutions. Synaptics offers a range of products including TouchPads, ClearPad touch controllers, Natural ID and Clear ID fingerprint sensors, ClearView display drivers, TouchView TDDI, and AudioSmart DSPs and SOCs. The company primarily focuses on the mobile computing and communications device market, aiming to provide seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Notable figures associated with Synaptics include its founders, Federico Faggin and Carver Mead, both of whom are renowned in the semiconductor industry. Synaptics is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SYNA and is a component of the S&P 400. The company has achieved significant milestones in advancing touch and display technologies, contributing to the widespread adoption of touch interfaces in consumer electronics. Synaptics' innovations have had a substantial impact on enhancing the usability and functionality of modern devices, solidifying its position as a key player in the tech industry.

Synaptics - Products & Services

  • Touch Controller ICs logo

    Touch Controller ICs

    Synaptics Touch Controller ICs provide capacitive sensing for touch screens, smart surfaces, and robotic applications.

    Competing Products

    Goodix logo

Synaptics - Similar Companies

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Synaptics - Quick Facts

Who are Synaptics' competitors?

Companies similar to Synaptics include Goodix.

When was Synaptics founded?

Synaptics was founded in 1986.

Where is Synaptics' headquarters located?

Synaptics' headquarters is located in San Jose, CA, US.

How many employees does Synaptics have?

Synaptics has 1,416 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Synaptics - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • AI
  • IoT
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Tags
  • AI
  • IoT
Unique IDs
  • ein: 770118518
  • secCik: 0000817720
  • ticker: SYNA
NAICS
  • 334400Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 334413Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334410Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3674Semiconductors And Related Devices
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
  • 3670Electronic Components And Accessories
ISIC
  • 2610Manufacture of electronic components and boards
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NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334112Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 3572Computer Storage Devices
  • 3577Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
ISIC
  • 2620Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
  • 6201Computer programming activities