Synaptics Unveils Next-Generation Touch Controller Engineered for Foldable OLED Displays
Synaptics (SYNA) has unveiled its new S3930 series touch controllers specifically designed for foldable OLED mobile device displays. The technology addresses key challenges in the rapidly growing foldable display market, which has a 42% CAGR.
The S3930 series features multi-frequency-region parallel sensing (MFRPS) technology to reduce sensing bursts and improve noise filtering. It incorporates an E7 MCU core from Si-Five and Synaptics' proprietary Hydra vector co-processor for enhanced performance in noise removal and mistouch mitigation.
With the industry's smallest footprint package at 5.1 × 6.8 mm, the controller enables thinner, lighter devices with consistent touch performance in bending scenarios. The S3930 series is currently sampling, with mass production planned for July 2025.
Synaptics (SYNA) ha svelato i suoi nuovi controller touch della serie S3930, progettati specificamente per gli schermi OLED dei dispositivi mobili pieghevoli. Questa tecnologia affronta le principali sfide nel mercato in rapida crescita degli schermi pieghevoli, che ha un CAGR del 42%.
La serie S3930 presenta la tecnologia sensing parallelo a multi-frequenza (MFRPS) per ridurre i picchi di rilevamento e migliorare il filtraggio del rumore. Incorpora un core MCU E7 di Si-Five e il co-processore vettoriale Hydra di Synaptics per prestazioni migliorate nella rimozione del rumore e nella mitigazione dei tocchi errati.
Con il pacchetto più compatto del settore di 5.1 × 6.8 mm, il controller consente dispositivi più sottili e leggeri con prestazioni di tocco costanti anche in scenari di piegatura. La serie S3930 è attualmente in fase di campionamento, con la produzione di massa prevista per luglio 2025.
Synaptics (SYNA) ha presentado sus nuevos controladores táctiles de la serie S3930, diseñados específicamente para pantallas OLED de dispositivos móviles plegables. La tecnología aborda los principales desafíos en el rápidamente creciente mercado de pantallas plegables, que tiene una TACC del 42%.
La serie S3930 cuenta con la tecnología sensing paralelo de múltiples frecuencias (MFRPS) para reducir los picos de detección y mejorar el filtrado de ruidos. Incorpora un núcleo MCU E7 de Si-Five y el co-procesador vectorial Hydra de Synaptics para un mejor rendimiento en la eliminación de ruido y la mitigación de toques erróneos.
Con el paquete más pequeño de la industria de 5.1 × 6.8 mm, el controlador permite dispositivos más delgados y ligeros con un rendimiento táctil constante en escenarios de flexión. La serie S3930 está actualmente en fase de muestreo, con producción en masa prevista para julio de 2025.
Synaptics (SYNA)는 접이식 OLED 모바일 장치 디스플레이를 위해 특별히 설계된 새로운 S3930 시리즈 터치 컨트롤러를 공개했습니다. 이 기술은 42%의 CAGR을 기록하고 있는 빠르게 성장하는 접이식 디스플레이 시장의 주요 과제를 해결합니다.
S3930 시리즈는 감지 폭주를 줄이고 노이즈 필터링을 개선하기 위해 다중 주파수 영역 병렬 감지(MFRPS) 기술을 특징으로 합니다. Si-Five의 E7 MCU 코어와 Synaptics의 독자적인 Hydra 벡터 코프로세서를 통합하여 노이즈 제거 및 잘못된 터치 완화 성능을 향상시킵니다.
업계에서 가장 작은 패키지인 5.1 × 6.8 mm로, 이 컨트롤러는 굽힘 시나리오에서도 일관된 터치 성능을 유지하면서 더 얇고 가벼운 장치를 가능하게 합니다. S3930 시리즈는 현재 샘플링 중이며, 대량 생산은 2025년 7월로 예정되어 있습니다.
Synaptics (SYNA) a dévoilé ses nouveaux contrôleurs tactiles de la série S3930, spécialement conçus pour les écrans OLED des appareils mobiles pliables. Cette technologie répond aux principaux défis du marché en pleine expansion des écrans pliables, qui affiche un TCAC de 42%.
La série S3930 intègre la technologie sensing parallèle multi-fréquence (MFRPS) pour réduire les pics de détection et améliorer le filtrage du bruit. Elle comprend un cœur MCU E7 de Si-Five et le co-processeur vectoriel Hydra de Synaptics pour des performances améliorées en matière d'élimination du bruit et de réduction des faux touchers.
Avec le plus petit boîtier de l'industrie de 5.1 × 6.8 mm, le contrôleur permet des appareils plus fins et plus légers avec des performances tactiles constantes dans des scénarios de flexion. La série S3930 est actuellement en phase de prélèvement, avec une production de masse prévue pour juillet 2025.
Synaptics (SYNA) hat seine neuen S3930-Serie Touch-Controller vorgestellt, die speziell für faltbare OLED-Mobilgeräteschirme entwickelt wurden. Die Technologie adressiert die wichtigsten Herausforderungen im schnell wachsenden Markt für faltbare Displays, der ein CAGR von 42% aufweist.
Die S3930-Serie verfügt über die Technologie multi-frequency-region paralleles Sensing (MFRPS), um Erkennungsspitzen zu reduzieren und die Geräuschfilterung zu verbessern. Sie integriert einen E7 MCU-Kern von Si-Five und den proprietären Hydra-Vektor-Co-Prozessor von Synaptics für verbesserte Leistung bei der Geräuschreduzierung und der Minderung von Fehleingaben.
Mit dem kleinsten Fußabdruckpaket der Branche von 5.1 × 6.8 mm ermöglicht der Controller dünnere, leichtere Geräte mit konsistenten Touch-Leistungen in Biege-Szenarien. Die S3930-Serie befindet sich derzeit in der Musterproduktion, die Serienproduktion ist für Juli 2025 geplant.
- Entering fast-growing foldable display market with 42% CAGR
- Industry's smallest footprint package at 5.1 × 6.8 mm enables design advantages
- Advanced noise reduction and touch performance capabilities
- Multiple OEMs already evaluating the technology
- Mass production won't start until July 2025
- Faces technical challenges with high background capacitance and extreme display noise
- Complex implementation requiring specialized processors and algorithms
Insights
Synaptics' new S3930 touch controller represents a strategic entry into the rapidly expanding foldable device market, which is growing at a remarkable
The controller's ultra-compact 5.1 × 6.8 mm footprint gives device manufacturers greater flexibility for other components (notably larger batteries), potentially positioning Synaptics as a preferred supplier in the premium foldable segment. The integration of Si-Five's E7 MCU core and Synaptics' proprietary Hydra vector co-processor specifically designed for ML algorithms represents meaningful differentiation in a competitive market.
With sampling already underway and mass production scheduled for July 2025, this product could contribute to revenue within 2-3 quarters. The mention of "multiple OEMs" evaluating the technology suggests potential design wins across several manufacturers, which could translate to material revenue growth if the product achieves widespread adoption in next-generation foldable devices.
This launch demonstrates Synaptics' continued commitment to innovation in human interface solutions and potential for expanding its addressable market in premium mobile devices where technical differentiation commands higher margins.
S3930 series extends technology leadership into the rapidly expanding foldables segment with the smallest high-performance touch controller for highly responsive OLED display interactions
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) today announced its S3930 series breakthrough touch controllers purpose-built to meet the unique technical challenges and high-performance demands of foldable OLED mobile device displays. The S3930’s innovative approach delivers exceptional responsiveness, accuracy, and energy efficiency for the thin, larger panels used in a new generation of foldable devices, a market growing at
“Foldable OLED large panels present challenges such as high background capacitance, extreme display noise, and limited sensing time,” said Sam Toba, Director of Product Marketing at Synaptics. “These challenges only increase as displays get thinner. The S3930 series provides customers with new sensing and filtering capabilities that overcome these challenges to ensure a seamless and highly responsive touch experience while solidifying our roadmap to support future device implementations.”
Innovations aimed at large, thin OLED display challenges
At the core of the S3930 series are innovations that can mitigate noise by improving filtering and isolating touch signals. A key enabler is Synaptics’ patents around multi-frequency-region parallel sensing (MFRPS). This technique reduces sensing bursts required for large touch sensors. It uses continuous time sensing with a digital analog front-end (dAFE), making multi-frequency decoding more efficient and cost-effective.
The S3930 also adds an upgraded processor to handle complex algorithms effectively. It incorporates the latest E7 MCU core from Si-Five and Synaptics’ proprietary Hydra vector co-processor. The E7 enables efficient and high-performance compute necessary for noise removal and mistouch mitigation algorithms; the Hydra vector co-processor is specifically designed to accelerate ML algorithms that rely on extensive matrix arithmetic.
Optimized for next-generation devices
The S3930’s design supports larger OLED panels, including LTPO and polarizer-less, while enabling ultra-narrow bezels. It features the smallest 5.1 × 6.8 mm footprint package, allowing thinner, lighter devices with consistent touch performance, even in dynamic bending scenarios. The compact size allows product developers more device real estate for other needs, such as larger batteries.
Availability
The S3930 series is sampling now, with mass production scheduled for July 2025. Multiple OEMs and LCMs are evaluating it for inclusion in next-generation devices. For more information:
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About Synaptics Incorporated
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play. Follow Synaptics on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook, or visit www.synaptics.com.
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