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Rahul Patel

President and Chief Executive Officer, Synaptics

Search every verified Rahul Patel interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Rahul Patel, President and CEO of Synaptics, has been publicly outlining the company's strategic shift toward edge AI solutions. In interviews and product announcements throughout late 2025 and early 2026, he discussed the launch of the Astra SL2600 series of multimodal edge AI processors, which he described as a "pivotal moment" for the company. He highlighted the processors' integration of video, vision, and neural signal processing with general-purpose CPUs and MCUs in a single system-on-chip, and noted a partnership with Google to develop MLIR compilers and support open-source platforms. At Embedded World 2026, he introduced the SYN7650, which he called the world's first fully driver-offloaded Wi-Fi 7 SoC supporting 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz bands along with Bluetooth 6, BLE, and Thread, as well as the Astra SRW1500, an AI-native connected MCU with an integrated NPU. He also discussed the availability of an evaluation kit for the SYN7650 priced under $10. In a November 2025 podcast with EE Times, Patel discussed his career trajectory, including his earlier roles at Broadcom and Qualcomm, and his view that AI is evolving from data centers to the edge. He stated that "the opportunity to be at the edge is now" and expressed excitement about Synaptics' position in that market. In a separate Q&A, he described his leadership style as being "a teammate of everybody" and said he wants employees to feel empowered as partners in the business. He also said that success for Synaptics includes growth in company valuation, product lines, and opportunities for employees.

Recent appearances

  • Big Launches at Embedded World 2026 | CEO Rahul Patel on Synaptics’ Edge AI Breakthroughs

    March 13, 2026 · 📺 Synaptics

    At Embedded World 2026, Synaptics CEO Rahul Patel shares how integrated AI-native compute and advanced wireless connectivity are accelerating real-time Edge AI innovation. In this testimonial, he highlights the SYN7650, the world’s first fully driver-offloaded Wi-Fi® 7 SoC supporting 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz, along with Bluetooth® 6, BLE, and Thread. It is designed to enable low-latency, untethered Edge AI experiences. He also introduces the SYN7650 Evaluation Kit, giving developers accessible tools to accelerate design cycles, and the Astra™ SRW1500, an AI-native connected MCU with an integrated NP…

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  • Rahul Patel: The Team is Everything, Be Passionate, Don’t Compromise

    November 13, 2025 · 📺 EE Times

    In this episode of EE Times’ Silicon Grapevine, we chat with Rahul Patel, president and CEO of Synaptics. Patel talks about how he wanted to play cricket but ended up in electronics, his start as an ASIC designer and the transition to marketing and general management. He also talks about his entry into Broadcom working on security processors, and then taking up the opportunity at Qualcomm, and eventually to his role now at Synaptics. --- 🎙 Listen to EE Times On Air podcasts on power, embedded, AI, and more: https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/?utm... 🎥 Don't miss an episode and subscribe to…

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  • CEO Rahul Patel on Building the Future of the IoT: Astra SL2610

    November 03, 2025 · 📺 Synaptics

    Astra SL2610 represents a major leap forward for Synaptics and the future of Edge AI computing. In this interview, CEO Rahul Patel discusses how the SL2610 strengthens Synaptics’ processor portfolio and accelerates our long-term strategy for the IoT. From advanced AI processing to seamless connectivity, Astra SL2610 is designed to empower next-generation devices at the Edge — enabling smarter homes, more efficient industries, and a more connected world. Listen to Rahul’s insights on what makes this launch such a defining milestone for Synaptics, and how innovation at the Edge continues to sh…

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  • Synaptics CEO Rahul Patel on Astra Multimodal GenAI Processors

    October 20, 2025 · 📺 TIRIAS Research

    On this episode of TIRIAScast, Principal Analyst Jim McGregor speaks with Rahul Patel, President & CEO of Synaptics, about the launch of the Astra Multimodal GenAI Processors and the company’s partnership with Google. Discover how Astra is redefining edge AI, powering intelligent IoT devices, advancing multimodal processing, and how Synaptics and Google are driving GenAI innovation at the edge with low-power, high-performance AI compute solutions.

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  • Rahul Patel, Synaptics on Strategy for Edge AI Growth

    October 15, 2025 · 📺 EE Times

    Synaptics announced a new family of of multimodal edge AI processors, the Astra SL2600 series, at its Synaptics Tech Day 2025, designed to enable a new generation of cost-effective intelligent devices that the company said makes the cognitive internet of things (IoT) possible. EE Times Editor-in-Chief Nitin Dahad took the opportunity to sit down with Rahul Patel, President and CEO of Synaptics, to discuss the news, the company's strategy in edge AI, its work with Google, it's play in the physical AI space and some of the key target opportunities for Synaptics. Watch the video of the conversa…

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  • Get to Know Our CEO in 15 Questions | Rahul Patel

    July 11, 2025 · 📺 Synaptics

    Meet Rahul Patel, Synaptics’ President and CEO, as he answers 15 rapid-fire questions that reveal his leadership style, passions, and vision for the company. From insights on innovation to fun personal facts, this short Q&A is your chance to get to know the person guiding Synaptics into the future. 📱 Follow us: LinkedIn: https://hubs.li/Q03wYdML0 Facebook: https://hubs.li/Q03wY6wQ0 Instagram: https://hubs.li/Q03wYdKP0 X: https://hubs.li/Q03wY6fY0 Website: https://hubs.li/Q03wYfhs0

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  • Revolutionizing Connectivity: The Future of AI-Driven Networking with Rahul Patel

    October 30, 2024 · 📺 Qualcomm

    Qualcomm Group GM Connectivity, Broadband & Networking (CBN) Rahul Patel took the stage at Network X 2024 to unveil our latest groundbreaking innovation: the Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite Platform. In his keynote, Rahul emphasized the transformative role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in shaping the future of home and enterprise networks. The launch of the Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite Platform brings AI directly to the edge by integrating a powerful neural processing unit (NPU). It enables an AI Gateway that can seamlessly connect devices and enable them to offload their AI wo…

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