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Synaptics' AI SoC for Video, Vision and Voice Wins Best Embedded Processor AwardSAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA), today announced its VideoSmart™ VS680 solution has been chosen as the Best Embedded Processor in The Linley Group’s Analysts’ Choice Awards 2020. The VS680 is a high-performance, AI-enriched System on a Chip (SoC) that brings combined video, vision, voice and audio processing to consumer multimedia smart home devices. This multimodal platform was purpose built with perceptive intelligence for smart displays, smart cameras, set-top-boxes, media streamers, video soundbars and emerging computer vision IoT products. “Synaptics’ VideoSmart VS680 is a multimedia powerhouse that packs multi-core video and audio processing with a power and energy-optimized neural network and a custom deep-learning accelerator to bring artificial intelligence to smart home devices,” said Mike Demler, senior analyst at The Linley Group. “By making a cost-effective AI-based edge solution, Synaptics is enabling a more human-like experience in the products that run our homes and lives.” “We’re honored to get this recognition from The Linley Group, which acknowledges not only the strength of the product for the market today but also for its future impact,” said Venkat Kodavati, senior vice president and general manager, Multimedia Division at Synaptics. “Our multi-year investment in AI is being recognized in the industry. We have now infused AI into a new generation of video, vision, voice, audio, biometrics, touch, display and security solutions.” The Linley Group is one of the semiconductor industry’s leading providers ofindependent technology analysis and strategic consulting. Its annual award program recognizes the top semiconductor offerings of the year in seven distinct categories: embedded processors, AI accelerators, mobile processors, server processors, processor-IP cores, networking chips, and best technology. The Linley Group’s analyst team selects winners based on performance, power, features, and cost as well as what they believe will have the biggest impact on future designs. About VideoSmart VS680: About Synaptics: About The Linley Group For further information, please contact:
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