Synaptics (SYNA) J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference summary

Company overview and strategic focus

• Focused on Edge AI and Physical AI, building on legacy in processing, sensing, and connectivity.

• Product portfolio includes processors, wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread), touch and fingerprint sensing, and video interface capabilities.

• Transitioned from PC touchpads to IoT and AI-driven solutions, emphasizing integrated semiconductor platforms.

Financial performance and outlook

• Achieved over 30% year-over-year growth in IoT business and more than 20% EPS growth in the March quarter.

• Double-digit revenue growth reported, with guidance for over 40% IoT revenue growth for the fiscal year ending June.

• Multiple design wins in Edge AI and Physical AI, with 35 OEM engagements in robotics and humanoids.

Product innovation and roadmap

• Astra processor family, featuring AI-native microprocessors and microcontrollers, is set to drive IoT growth from 2027.

• Recent sampling of Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth 6.0 MCU with integrated NPU; production expected in 2027.

• Semi-custom microcontroller with Coral NPU and ISP, co-developed with a major customer, to ramp in late 2027.

• Wi-Fi 8 silicon implementation targeted for late 2024, ahead of many peers.