Synaptics

This flexible 10 × 10 artificial synapse array is printed on a polyimine substrate via room-temperature liquid-ink processing, delivering ultrafast neuromorphic computing performance and complete dissolvability within a six‑minute treatment

Quantum Computing

Brain-like synapse chip computes at 'lightning speed', dissolves in mins

The remarkable human brain, which thought up heart surgery and space travel, runs on about 20 watts thanks to its trillions of synapses. Researchers are now attempting to replicate this ability with printable, recyclable artificial synapses.

Synaptics' SmartBar technology turns the spacebar into a customizable touch interface

Computing

Synaptics SmartBar brings capacitive touch capabilities to the spacebar

San Jose-based Synaptics is taking touch technology where it has never been before. Its SmartBar technology turns the keyboard's spacebar into a touch interface that is always within thumb's reach.

Synaptics has an eye on Windows 8 Ultrabooks with its new ThinTouch and ForcePad hardware

Laptops

Synaptics targets Windows 8 with new ultra-thin touchpad and keyboard components

Synaptics has announced its new ForcePad and ThinTouch hardware components for Windows 8 Ultrabooks.

Telecommunications

Synaptics debuts Fuse next-generation mobile phone concept

Synaptics and four other partners have developed a mobile phone concept that responds to touch and grip on its screen, sides and back, and that delivers tactile feedback.