SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced an all new implementation of fingerprint ID technology for mobile devices, designed to simplify the user experience for consumers and expand the market for biometric solutions. As an extension of Synaptics' industry leading Natural ID(TM) product family, the VFS6170 slide sensor improves industrial design by integrating an ultra-slim biometric slide sensor on the side of a smartphone or tablet, enables single handed authentication, and further broadens the company's portfolio of fingerprint ID technologies available to OEMs.

With Synaptics VFS6170, OEMs have the ability to integrate an ultra-slim slide sensor on the side of the device, offering consumers a simplified and intuitive authentication method and giving users the ability to access their devices securely with a single handed thumb-swipe gesture. Additionally, Synaptics VFS6170 is designed to accelerate adoption in entry to mid-range devices by eliminating the need for a front glass cutout for the biometrics sensor, preserving the smooth-front industrial design and reducing total solution cost.

Key Features:


    --  Ultra-Slim Design - At 2.8mm thin, the VFS6170 fits into narrow spaces
        such as the edge of a device.
    --  Industrial Design - The VFS6170 can be incorporated into the side,
        volume rocker button for seamless integration and fewer, or no, cutouts
        to the front glass.
    --  Innovative Usage Model - A side-mounted fingerprint sensor can be
        activated with one-handed operation for an improved user experience.
    --  Lower System Cost - Moving the fingerprint sensor off the front glass
        eliminates the cost, complexity and yield loss associated with a front
        glass cutout.

"At Synaptics, striving for the ultimate user experience is at the core of what we do, driving us to develop the most innovative human interface solutions on the market today," said Ritu Favre, senior vice president and general manager of Biometrics Products Division, Synaptics. "As the adoption rate for fingerprint ID technology continues to increase and expand across broader markets, our slim slide sensor solution demonstrates our ability to broaden our product line and address the growing needs of our OEM partners."

Synaptics will be demonstrating its VFS6170 solution at Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona from March 2-5 by appointment only in its private meeting space located at Stand 2G61 in Hall 2. Customers and suppliers are encouraged to contact their Synaptics partner to arrange a meeting at MWC. Media are encouraged to contact Synaptics@text100.com to arrange on-site interviews.

Availability
 Synaptics' VFS6170 is sampling now, and is expected to enter mass production in Q3 of 2015.

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About Synaptics
 Synaptics is the pioneer and leader of the human interface revolution, bringing innovative and intuitive user experiences to intelligent devices. Synaptics' broad portfolio of touch, display, and biometrics products is built on the company's rich R&D and supply chain capabilities. With solutions designed for mobile, PC and automotive industries, Synaptics combines ease of use, functionality and aesthetics to enable products that help make our digital lives more productive, secure and enjoyable. (NASDAQ: SYNA) www.synaptics.com. (NASDAQ: SYNA) www.synaptics.com.

Synaptics, TouchPad, ClearPad, ClickPad, ForcePad, SecurePad, ThinTouch, Natural ID, TypeGuard 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:
Ann Minooka, Synaptics Inc.
408-904-1673
Ann.Minooka@synaptics.com

Public Relations:
Starlayne Meza, Text 100 Global Communications
415-593-8431
synaptics@text100.com

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