Synaptics Incorporated develops semiconductor solutions for intelligent connected devices across IoT, PC, mobile and edge-AI markets. Company news commonly covers financial results, Core IoT product sales, design wins, and investor-conference activity, alongside updates to embedded compute, wireless connectivity and multimodal sensing products.
Recurring product developments include the Synaptics Astra AI-native embedded compute portfolio, Veros wireless connectivity, touch, display, biometrics, video, vision, audio, speech and security processing. Recent announcements also describe Edge AI boards, AI-native microcontrollers, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, Bluetooth, Thread/Zigbee and on-device inference for smart home, industrial IoT, robotics, wearables and audio applications.
Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) reported Q3'22 revenue of $470.1 million, with a remarkable 99% year-over-year growth in IoT revenue. The company achieved a record GAAP gross margin of 54.0% and non-GAAP gross margin of 61.1%. GAAP diluted EPS stood at $1.59, while non-GAAP diluted EPS reached a record $3.75. Looking ahead, Synaptics expects Q4 revenue between $460 million and $490 million and continues to face strong demand for IoT products despite supply chain constraints.
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) has unveiled its FlexSense family of sensor processors, designed for IoT devices. These processors can handle inputs from up to four sensors in a compact form, reducing size by 80% compared to existing solutions. Key benefits include lower power consumption, simplified design, and enhanced responsiveness for applications such as TWS earbuds, VR headsets, and smart thermostats. The FlexSense architecture supports advanced functionalities, improving interactions through multi-sensor combinations, thereby streamlining product development.
Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) announces that Bernice Chen and Esther Song will be honored with “Tribute to Women” awards by YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley. This recognition highlights the contributions of women leaders in the Bay Area and their impact in the tech industry. The awards ceremony is set for May 12, 2022, as part of an online event featuring over 40 women leaders. CEO Michael Hurlston emphasized their commitment to raising the profile of women in technology, while YWCA aims to promote gender equality and leadership opportunities.
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) announced it will report its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 on May 5, 2022, after market close. Management will discuss the results during a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET). Analysts and investors can participate by dialing 1-833-614-1539 with conference ID 4155715. A live and archived webcast will be available on the investor relations section of Synaptics' website. Additionally, a telephonic replay will be accessible until May 12, 2022.
Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) is showcasing its cutting-edge AI SoC solutions at the tinyML Summit from March 28-30, 2022. The demonstrations feature the Katana and DBM10L low-power systems-on-chip (SoCs) with neural network engines, designed for applications like vision, sound-event detection, keyword spotting, and speech processing. These technologies aim to enhance IOT applications, promising efficient power management and versatility across industries.
Synaptics has launched an Edge AI evaluation kit (EVK) based on its low-power Katana SoC, facilitating the development of AI applications for IoT. This kit integrates multiple sensors and connectivity options for smart home, industrial, and monitoring applications. The Edge AI hardware market is anticipated to reach $38.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of nearly 19%. Synaptics aims to streamline application development by offering a complete platform, including technical support.
Synaptics has established a new wireless research and development center in Sophia Antipolis, France, aimed at enhancing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). This facility will bolster Synaptics' European presence and support their expansion into the high-growth IoT sector, which now represents their largest revenue stream. The CEO emphasized the strategic importance of this location, while the center is expected to accelerate innovation in wireless connectivity solutions. The acquisition of Broadcom’s Wireless IoT Business and DSP Group has previously strengthened their market position.
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Synaptics (SYNA) reported Q2 FY2022 revenues of $420.5 million, with a year-over-year IoT revenue increase of 60%. The company achieved a record GAAP gross margin of 53.5% and a record non-GAAP gross margin of 59.5%. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.71, while non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $3.26. Looking ahead, Synaptics expects Q3 revenues between $450 million and $480 million, with a non-GAAP gross margin target of 60% amidst ongoing supply chain challenges.
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) launched the SYN4381 Triple Combo system on chip, integrating Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and IEEE 802.15.4 with Thread support. This SoC enhances product development by streamlining interoperability across devices, targeting the growing IoT market projected to reach 27 billion devices by 2025. The SYN4381 delivers a data rate of 600 Mbps and aims to simplify smart home device integration, facilitating seamless user experiences. The product is currently in the sampling phase, with market launches anticipated by the end of 2022.