Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Synaptics demonstrates its moisture rejection technology for touch controllers, designed to maintain functionality in wet conditions. The demonstration compares two phones, one with Synaptics' moisture tuning and one without. When water is sprayed on the screen of the standard phone, it registers false touches and behaves erratically, as the moisture is misinterpreted as finger input.
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In contrast, the phone equipped with Synaptics' moisture-tuned touch controller continues to operate correctly even with significant water droplets on the screen. The system allows for normal user interactions like swiping and dialing, simulating performance during heavy rain. The technology is tuned to handle rainfall rates of up to 1,000 milliliters per hour, making it suitable for outdoor applications.
This capability is achieved through a combination of proprietary hardware and software. The system leverages Synaptics' specific sensing schemes, including application sensing and trans-sensing, integrated within the touch controller. These sensing methods provide the raw data for the system's algorithms.
Proprietary algorithms then process the sensor data to differentiate between valid finger touches and the presence of moisture, such as water droplets or condensation. This intelligent filtering prevents false inputs and ensures reliable touch performance. A key use case highlighted is for devices mounted on delivery bikes, which must remain operational in all weather conditions.
Synaptics demonstrates its moisture rejection technology for touch controllers, designed to maintain functionality in wet conditions. The demonstration compares two phones, one with Synaptics' moisture tuning and one without. When water is sprayed on the screen of the standard phone, it registers false touches and behaves erratically, as the moisture is misinterpreted as finger input.
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HDMI® Technology is the foundation for the worldwide ecosystem of HDMI-connected devices; integrated with displays, set-top boxes, laptops, audio video receivers and other product types. Because of this global usage, manufacturers, resellers, integrators and consumers must be assured that their HDMI® products work seamlessly together and deliver the best possible performance by sourcing products from licensed HDMI Adopters or authorized resellers. For HDMI Cables, consumers can look for the official HDMI® Cable Certification Labels on packaging. Innovation continues with the latest HDMI 2.2 Specification that supports higher 96Gbps bandwidth and next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology to provide optimal audio and video for a wide range of device applications. Higher resolutions and refresh rates are supported, including up to 12K@120 and 16K@60. Additionally, more high-quality options are supported, including uncompressed full chroma formats such as 8K@60/4:4:4 and 4K@240/4:4:4 at 10-bit and 12-bit color.
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In contrast, the phone equipped with Synaptics' moisture-tuned touch controller continues to operate correctly even with significant water droplets on the screen. The system allows for normal user interactions like swiping and dialing, simulating performance during heavy rain. The technology is tuned to handle rainfall rates of up to 1,000 milliliters per hour, making it suitable for outdoor applications.
This capability is achieved through a combination of proprietary hardware and software. The system leverages Synaptics' specific sensing schemes, including application sensing and trans-sensing, integrated within the touch controller. These sensing methods provide the raw data for the system's algorithms.
Proprietary algorithms then process the sensor data to differentiate between valid finger touches and the presence of moisture, such as water droplets or condensation. This intelligent filtering prevents false inputs and ensures reliable touch performance. A key use case highlighted is for devices mounted on delivery bikes, which must remain operational in all weather conditions.
