Synaptics is a developer of human interface (HMI) hardware and software, including touchpads for computer laptops; touch, display driver, and fingerprint biometrics technology for smartphones; and touch, video and far-field voice technology for smart home devices and automotives.

Synaptics sells its products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and display manufacturers.Synaptics established an R&D center in Israel following an establishment of two Israeli companies, DSP Group and emza Visual Sense.