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Overview

USB-C Docking

A single USB-C cable now carries audio, video, data, and power, removing the need for multiple connectors. Synaptics enhances this with integrated audio and secure fingerprint features.

Device Flexibility

Docking extends beyond PCs, letting 5G smartphones function as desktops with one cable. Users can connect displays, keyboards, and mice for a seamless experience.

Core Technologies

Advanced ICs power docking performance, supporting modern video standards, clear audio, and secure fingerprint authentication across PCs, phones, and other devices.

PC Docking Station

Synaptics’ solutions for docking stations leverages USB-C to streamline PCs by eliminating custom connectors. Rich audio and secure fingerprint sensing solutions also available.

Smartphone Docking Station

Enables a 5G smartphone to become a desktop display device by connecting a mouse, display, and keyboard to a phone with just a single cable.

Enabling Technologies for Docking Stations

Video Interface ICs

Equip docks, dongles, HMDs with high speed video interfaces. MST support for DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C, & MIPI.

Audio ICs

Solutions that deliver rich sound & clear voice communications with high-quality microphones & ANC technology. For wired to truly wireless devices.

Fingerprint

High performance and secure fingerprint recognition technology with advanced encryption for PCs, smartphones, automotive, and more.

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