Ultra-low-power connectivity triple combo SoC family for embedded edge AI IoT

Synaptics Incorporated has extended its award-winning Veros Triple Combo connectivity portfolio with the SYN461x family of ultra-low-power (ULP) Wi-Fi 2.4/5/6 GHz, Bluetooth 6.0 and BLE, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread) SoCs. Designed for the embedded Edge AI IoT, the family is optimised for power, system integration, size, and rapid time to market while delivering Veros' characteristic outstanding rate-over-range performance and seamless interoperability. The versatile Matter-compliant SoCs offer advanced Bluetooth features, such as Channel Sounding and LE Audio – including Auracast. The family specifically targets consumer and industrial applications and is tailored for devices such as wearables, smart watches, audio speakers and headsets, home appliances, security cameras, asset trackers, and factory automation.

Launched in 2024, Veros Seamless Intelligent Connectivity encapsulates decades of field-hardened technology and IoT connectivity expertise. It encompasses the company's entire wireless portfolio of proven solutions characterised by performance, interoperability, coexistence, power efficiency, and bill of materials integration. Veros features built-in support for Synaptics Astra, the AI-Native compute platform for the IoT.

"The SYN461x family is a breakthrough addition to our Veros portfolio," said Vineet Ganju, VP of Wireless Product Marketing at Synaptics. "The SoCs are our first in a series designed from the ground up for ULP-embedded Edge AI IoT applications. We believe their low-power architecture, software support, and low-density packaging extend our broad-market reach and position us to share in a $3.2 billion market opportunity.

"The degree of versatility required to meet the unique connectivity needs of the diaspora of diverse low-power IoT applications demands a high degree of domain expertise," said Phil Solis, research director at IDC. "Ultra-low-power and highly flexible solutions such as the SYN461x make a solid case for discrete, targeted, wireless SoCs in markets where more options are needed."