GlobeNewswire·Oct 15, 2025, 9:00 AM ET

Synaptics Launches the Next Generation of Astra™ Multimodal GenAI Processors to Power the Future of the Intelligent IoT Edge

Synaptics announced the Astra SL2600 Series of multimodal Edge AI processors, with the SL2610 product line launching first to enable cost-effective intelligent IoT devices.
The SL2610 series features five pin-to-pin compatible families (SL2611, SL2613, SL2615, SL2617, SL2619) tailored for applications including smart appliances, factory automation, healthcare, retail terminals, autonomous robotics, UAVs, & gaming.
Processors utilize the Synaptics Torq Edge AI platform, integrating Google's RISC-V-based Coral NPU with dynamic operator support & an open-source IREE/MLIR compiler.
The architecture combines Arm Cortex-A55, Cortex-M52 with Helium, & Mali GPU technologies while embedding security features such as immutable root of trust, threat detection, & an application crypto coprocessor.
SL2610 processors offer power efficiency & seamless integration with Synaptics Veros connectivity, supporting Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, BT/BLE, Thread, & UWB.
The product line is sampling to customers now, with general availability planned for calendar Q2 2026.
Early access is available via the Synaptics Astra Machina SL2610 Development Kit.
Partners including Sonos, Cisco, Garmin, Deutsche Telekom, Verisure, Arm, Grinn, Toradex, Moonshine AI, & TechNexion endorsed the platform for its low-power solutions, security, & multimodal AI capabilities.