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Synaptics Acquires NSM Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jun 27, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --

Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leader in touch pads and other human interface solutions for mobile computing and communications devices, today announced that it has acquired a small privately held company in Hong Kong, NSM Technology, to enhance its worldwide infrastructure and support capabilities. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The acquisition of NSM Technology provides Synaptics with a highly skilled and experienced work force through which to expand its global presence and support infrastructure as the Company continues to grow its worldwide customer base. "This acquisition provided a way to quickly and efficiently expand our sales, operations and engineering support services in the Asia Pacific region, enabling us to better support new and existing customers within key areas of the marketplace," said Francis Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synaptics.

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics develops advanced interface solutions for products as diverse as notebook and desktop computers, mobile computing and communications devices, automotive applications, and security solutions. Synaptics' products include TouchPad(TM), the industry standard notebook pointing device; ClearPad(TM), a capacitive touch screen solution; TouchStyk(TM), a modular and capacitive pointing stick solution; Spiral(R), an inductive, proximity sensing pen input system; and QuickStroke(R), a proprietary Chinese handwriting recognition software. More information about Synaptics can be found on the World Wide Web at www.synaptics.com.

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