How Synaptics Is Redefining Edge AI for the Next Generation of Intelligent Devices

Welcome to another episode of The Electropages Podcast, hosted by Robin Mitchell. Today's guest is Nebu Philips, Senior Director of Technical Marketing, Processor Division at Synaptics. In this episode, Nebu discusses how Synaptics is redefining edge AI with the launch of the SL2600 processor family. Built around a scalable NPU architecture and an entirely open source compiler and runtime, the platform aims to eliminate vendor lock-in and make true on-device AI possible for IoT systems. The conversation explores how Synaptics partnered with Google's Coral NPU project to deliver low-power inferencing based on RISC-V architecture, achieving sub-10 mW operation while maintaining flexibility across price and performance tiers. Nebu explains how this approach enables transformer acceleration directly in silicon, bringing natural language and vision AI to embedded devices without reliance on the cloud. Listen to learn how Synaptics is shaping the future of intelligent edge systems through open source innovation and advanced silicon design.