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Synaptics Named a Best Place to Work in the Bay Area

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 5, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Synaptics Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, has been ranked one of the "Best Places to Work" in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal. Synaptics placed 46 out of 170 companies nominated in the Large Companies category (101-500 employees).

The ranking is based on survey responses from Synaptics employees based in the Bay Area. Employees were asked to rate their satisfaction with the company in the areas of team effectiveness, alignment of goals, trust with coworkers, individual contribution, manager effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, work engagement, and people practices.

"This award validates our efforts to maintain a culture that recognizes the hard work, dedication, innovations, and contributions of our employees," said Jim Harrington, Synaptics vice president of global human resources. "Synaptics is an innovation leader in our markets and we have grown our business significantly during the past several years. The company's success reflects our persistent drive to live the core values of creativity and initiative, exemplary customer partnerships, and a respectful and stimulating work environment."

Synaptics' capacitive touch products are used in a variety of consumer electronics--from notebook computers to smartphones. As a leader in these markets, Synaptics has been defying the downward trend during the past year and continues to hire talented professionals. To find out more about working at Synaptics, visit www.synaptics.com/careers.

About Synaptics

Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is a leading developer of human interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications, and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into a majority of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality, and industrial design. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. www.synaptics.com

Synaptics, TouchPad, 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:

           Tara Yingst
           Edelman
           650-762-2942
           tara.yingst@edelman.com

SOURCE Synaptics Inc.

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