Next-Generation Synaptics ClearPad Caters To Entry-Level Smartphone Market

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, today announced its next-generation ClearPad™ 2200 touchscreen controller, which is optimized for display screens typically up to four inches.  With capacitive touch sensing technology in more than one billion devices, Synaptics has the system level engineering expertise to address the proliferation of entry-level smartphones by enabling the best possible user experience. In addition to efficient system channel design, the high report rates and low latency makes ClearPad 2200 the most responsive capacitive touchscreen in the industry for this segment of the smartphone market. 

"Smartphones will see explosive growth over the next five years as the potential market reaches 1 billion units, with greater than 50% of mobile phones expected to feature capacitive touchscreens by 2014.  Our research shows that smartphones with a smaller display touchscreen, typically lower-end models, are the path to large scale adoption of capacitive touch solutions. Suppliers with a product portfolio that addresses the full spectrum of handset models will be well positioned for success," said Ben Bajarin of Creative Strategies.

The Synaptics ClearPad portfolio makes capacitive touchscreen sensing possible for OEMs' complete line of products from entry-level to high-end smartphones to large form-factor tablets, and other electronic devices.  

The ClearPad 2200 uses advanced filtering and noise mitigation algorithms that interface with a wider range of noisy components, such as chargers and displays, while being flexible enough to support various sensor and sensor-on-lens stack-ups.  ClearPad 2200's advanced touch controller improves tracking accuracy and finger separation, and provides robust environmental and electrical noise immunity for an unmatched user experience.  ClearPad 2200 leverages Synaptics Design Studio™4 (DS4), the ClearPad development solution embedded with patented SignalClarity™ Technology.  Synaptics DS4 offers the most advanced and comprehensive touch system tools in the market and accelerates the ClearPad development cycle. It empowers customers to design, evaluate and optimize the touch experience and performance, while streamlining the implementation of their custom ClearPad sensor solution.