Synaptics Expands Family of AI-enriched, High-Performance Multimedia SoCs for Mainstream Set-Top Boxes, Smart Video Devices

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Synaptics has announced the customer sampling of its VideoSmart™ VS640, a next-gen edge computing SoC designed for set-top boxes, streaming devices, and smart displays. Built on a proven architecture and leveraging AI, the VS640 promises enhanced user experience with its integrated features, including CPU, GPU, and audio DSP. It supports next-gen video formats, and offers robust security with SyKURE and SyNAP technologies. This product aims to expand Synaptics’ application range and improve market competitiveness.

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• Launch of the VideoSmart™ VS640 edge computing SoC enhances Synaptics' product offerings.
• Integrated features such as CPU, GPU, and audio DSP could attract new clients.
• Supports next-gen AV1 video decode format, critical for platforms like YouTube and Netflix.

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• None.

Built on an industry proven VideoSmart foundation, VS640 delivers extensive CAS security support

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA), today announced customer sampling of its VideoSmart™ VS640, a next generation edge computing SoC that is AI-enriched for emerging set-top boxes, streaming OTT devices, video soundbars and smart displays. The cost-effective VS640 shares a common architecture as the higher-end VS680 SoC introduced last year and developers can leverage a common SDK for faster time-to-market. The VS640 edge computing SoC is a single multimodal platform with an integrated CPU, GPU, audio DSP and an NPU that is purpose-built with AI to enhance the user experience.

The high-performance, low power VS640 includes a quad-core multimedia processor with a dedicated dual-core audio DSP, and Synaptics’ integrated far-field voice processing and custom wake word capabilities. The platform offers the next generation AV1 video decode format -- a requirement for future YouTube and Netflix content -- and is designed to support the latest version of all major operating system frameworks including Android TV, RDK, Linux and AOSP, enabling service providers to integrate applications and custom user interfaces at their choice.

Open AI Development Tools Utilizing Integrated Secure Processing
To provide higher levels of privacy, security and real-time interaction for end-users, the VS640 leverages SyNAP™ (Synaptics Neural Network Acceleration and Processing). The SyNAP toolkit is an open, full-stack solution that builds upon industry-standard AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite and ONNX to simplify the implementation of customized machine learning inferencing. As part of the SyNAP framework, Synaptics’ SyKURE™ technology protects the privacy of users while exceeding the required levels of security for content providers. The SyKURE framework supports all the major Conditional Access Systems (CAS) and Digital Rights Management (DRM) vendor technologies.

“Based on our proven AI-enabled platform, this new offering expands the types of applications and systems that can benefit from our highly integrated SoC solutions for video processing,” said Venkat Kodavati, senior vice president and general manager, Multimedia Division at Synaptics. “Our flexible architecture allows product developers to combine the performance, power and security features they need to differentiate in competitive edge-based computing markets. In addition to the VS640, we have now infused AI across nearly our entire portfolio of video, vision, voice, audio, biometrics, touch, display and security solutions.”

About Synaptics Incorporated:
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is changing the way humans engage with connected devices and data, engineering exceptional experiences throughout the home, at work, in the car and on the go. Synaptics is the partner of choice for the world’s most innovative intelligent system providers who are integrating multiple experiential technologies into platforms that make our digital lives more productive, insightful, secure and enjoyable. These customers are combining Synaptics’ differentiated technologies in touch, display and biometrics with a new generation of advanced connectivity and AI-enhanced video, vision, audio, speech and security processing. Follow Synaptics on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, or visit synaptics.com.

VideoSmart, SyKURE, SyNAP, Synaptics, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

For further information, please contact:
David Hurd
Synaptics
+1-408-904-2766
david.hurd@synaptics.com

FAQ

What is the VideoSmart™ VS640 by Synaptics?

The VideoSmart™ VS640 is an edge computing SoC designed for set-top boxes, streaming devices, and smart displays, offering advanced features and AI capabilities.

How does the VS640 improve user experience?

The VS640 integrates CPU, GPU, and audio DSP, enabling enhanced multimedia performance and user interaction.

What security features are included in Synaptics' VS640?

The VS640 includes SyKURE technology for user privacy and security, supporting major Conditional Access Systems and Digital Rights Management.

When did Synaptics announce the VS640?

Synaptics announced the customer sampling of the VS640 on January 26, 2021.

What video format does the VS640 support?

The VS640 supports the next-gen AV1 video decode format, essential for content on platforms like YouTube and Netflix.