Synaptics Touchscreen Solution Powers New Huawei Watch

Synaptics Inc. announced that Huawei has selected the Synaptics ClearPad touchscreen solution for its smartwatch. Huawei chose the state-of-the-art ClearPad capacitive touch controller for its reliability, low power and highly responsive human interface qualities such as use with a wet finger. Huawei designers also required a classic round watch face, and Synaptics is the only provider capable of a fully circular touchscreen interface.
 
Synaptics’ ClearPad capacitive touch sensing technology is the trusted solution in more than a billion consumer devices. Industry analysts predict that smartwatches will account for more than 70% of total wearable device shipments by 2019. Synaptics is set to capitalize on this opportunity as ClearPad modules are shipping in mass production in numerous smartwatch solutions.
 
The Huawei Watch was designed by traditional watch designers, combining fashion, sapphire crystal elements and cold-forged stainless steel with Synaptics’ touch technology.
 
“As the adoption of wearable technology continues to grow, leaders like Huawei demand innovation, performance, low power and faster time-to-market solutions,” said Srinivas Pattamatta, senior director, product marketing, Smart Display Division, Synaptics.