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Synaptics MobileTouch(TM) Solution Selected for Pantech IM-U160 Mobile Phone

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan 22, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, today announced that Pantech is using Synaptics' MobileTouch(TM) technology in the IM-U160 mobile phone.

The Pantech IM-U160 mobile phone features capacitive buttons from Synaptics that allow users to navigate quickly and easily through the multimedia-on-demand (MOD) digital content and features such as broadcast television. In addition, Pantech implemented a unique touch key vibration effect that provides tactile feedback to the user when the capacitive button is touched.

"Synaptics' MobileTouch solution not only combines advanced functionality and durability into a sleek industrial design, but it also offers mobile phone users a unique experience in contrast to conventional buttons," said Clark Foy, Vice President of Marketing at Synaptics. "We continue to leverage our experience in capacitive sensing technology to enhance the usability of our customers' products."

"Synaptics MobileTouch solution allows us to implement both appealing design and precise navigation to our mobile phone line up," said Eui-Hyun Shin, Manager, Product Planning Team at Pantech Group.

Availability

The phone is currently available in Korea through major wireless operators, SK Telecom, KTF and LG Telecom.

For more information on Synaptics' MobileTouch interface solutions, visit http://www.synaptics.com/products/mobto.cfm .

About Synaptics

Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is a leading developer of 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 more than 50 percent 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, California. www.synaptics.com.

NOTE: Synaptics, the Synaptics logo and MobileTouch are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Monica Lhotak of Synaptics, +1-408-454-5178, or mlhotak@synaptics.com.

SOURCE Synaptics Incorporated 

Monica Lhotak of Synaptics, +1-408-454-5178, or mlhotak@synaptics.com

http://www.synaptics.com

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