Touch Controller ICs
Enabling the next generation of human–machine interaction — from smart surfaces to touch screens to robotic fingertips.
Precision Sensing. Intelligent Control.
Engineered for Real-World Interaction
Synaptics Capacitive Touch Controller ICs bring over 30 years of sensing innovation to the edge of interaction — delivering ultra-precise, low-latency detection for touch, force, and proximity across diverse applications.
Intelligent Architecture, Proven Performance
Built on proprietary mixed-signal design, running on a low power MCU core with an ML accelerator Synaptics touch controllers achieve up to 50 dB SNR for excellent noise mitigation, and low latency 480 Hz report rates for fast user response.
Scalable for Any Surface
From industrial panels in noisy environments to touch screens on the latest OLED panels, to tactile sensing in humanoid robotics requiring high resolution sensing, our scalable ICs support multi-channel, multi-mode sensing on various sensor types, enabling seamless integration into any form factor or material.
Technology Leadership
Benefits
Industry-Leading Signal Clarity
Delivers up to 50 dB SNR for ultra-stable, noise-immune performance in the most demanding environments.
Wide Detection Range
Covers 400 fF to 10 pF, enabling accurate touch, proximity, and pressure sensing across all material types.
Ultra-Low Latency Response
Sub-10 ms detection ensures instant feedback for time-critical or motion-sensitive applications.
Scalable Multi-Channel Design
Supports up to 60 channels per IC, ideal for large-area or distributed sensing arrays.
Low-Power Efficiency
Consumes as little as 1.4 mW in doze and 52 mW active for energy-constrained systems.
Compact Integration Footprint
5×5mm BGA package with only six external components simplifies system design.
Self-Calibrating Reliability
Continuous real-time calibration maintains consistent accuracy and long-term stability.
Proven Field Performance
Deployed in 2 billion+ devices globally — backed by 30 years of sensing innovation and engineering excellence.
N6012T
Scalable Multi-Channel Controller
The N6012T series represents Synaptics’ scalable multi-channel controller architecture, designed for precision capacitive sensing across large or complex surfaces. It supports up to 60 channels of mutual and self-capacitance measurement, enabling simultaneous proximity and force detection. With SPI, I3C, and I2C interfaces, the N6012T delivers a 480 Hz report rate and sub-10 ms latency, providing real-time responsiveness for interactive and industrial applications.
S3930
Compact, SHigh-Performance Precision
The S3930 pushes the boundaries of capacitive sensing performance with a high SNR exceeding 45 dB, achieved through advanced true sine-wave and multi-frequency signal processing. Engineered to overcome display and environmental noise, Byrd controllers offer exceptional stability and accuracy even in thin or flexible form factors. Their compact 5x5 mm BGA package and minimal external components simplify integration for next-generation devices.
S394x
AI-Ready Sensing Platform
The S394x introduces an AI-ready sensing platform that integrates the Hydra co-processor for on-chip machine learning and inference. Built for object, texture, and material recognition, S394x employs differential sensing to enhance precision and resilience under high capacitance conditions. The platform is optimized for tactile and stylus-based interactions, bridging capacitive technology with intelligent sensing for advanced human–machine interfaces.
Applications that fit your needs
Synaptics capacitive touch controller ICs provide high-fidelity tactile data for advanced robotic manipulation. High-resolution capacitive arrays embedded in robotic fingertips capture fine-grained contact and pressure distributions in real time, providing the rich sensor data system-level algorithms use to estimate slip, grip stability, and surface variation.
Synaptics capacitive touch controller ICs for consumer devices deliver low-power, fast, low-latency touch performance in a compact form factor for demanding sensors. Engineered for robust operation in noisy environments, they provide smooth, predictable touch under charger noise, moisture, and challenging LGM conditions, while extending proven performance to gaming devices and other interactive surfaces.
Synaptics automotive touch and display ICs are designed for central information displays, clusters, and passenger displays. They support both fully integrated in-cell touch/display LCD panels and add-on touch sensors for LCD and OLED. Broadly qualified across leading LCMs and Tier-1s, select products offer functional safety, advanced diagnostics, and driver detection, while best-in-class display IP enhances readability through improved contrast, color management, and image processing.
Synaptics touch controller ICs for large displays provide responsive, precise touch on large-format panels. They enable narrow bezels and support touch on both LCD and OLED panels, delivering a smooth user experience for notebooks, monitors, and all-in-one PCs, while maintaining reliable operation under extreme noise, moisture, and gloved-use conditions in industrial environments.
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