Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for fiscal Q1 2026 was $292.5 million, reflecting a 14% year-over-year increase, driven by strong performance in core IoT products [15][16] - Non-GAAP earnings per share increased by 35% year-over-year to $1.09 [5][16] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q1 was 53.2%, consistent with guidance [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core IoT portfolio revenue grew by 74% year-over-year, contributing significantly to overall revenue growth [5][15] - Enterprise and automotive product revenues remained flat year-over-year, with strength in the enterprise segment offset by softness in automotive [15][16] - Mobile touch product revenues were lower than expected due to supply chain constraints [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The revenue mix for Q1 was 35% from core IoT, 51% from enterprise and automotive, and 14% from mobile touch products [15] - The company is seeing increasing customer commitments in various markets, including home security systems and AI-enabled wearables [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on capturing opportunities in edge AI, with the launch of the next-generation Synaptics Astra edge AI processors [6][10] - The Astra processors are designed to enable a wide range of applications, including industrial systems and consumer devices, emphasizing a scalable architecture [8][10] - The company aims to integrate processing, wireless connectivity, and mixed-signal capabilities to provide comprehensive solutions [6][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth potential of the AI-inference compute opportunity, with a healthy pipeline of customer engagements [10][14] - The company anticipates initial revenue contributions from the Astra SL2600 devices to begin in the second half of calendar year 2026 [9][10] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a disciplined execution strategy to drive long-term growth [14][74] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with approximately $459.9 million in cash and short-term investments, reflecting a $7.4 million increase from the previous quarter [16] - Capital expenditures for Q1 were $12.2 million, primarily for R&D efforts [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Metrics to track Astra platform success - Management indicated that design wins for the Astra platform are ahead of expectations and will provide updates on the pipeline in the future [22][24] Question: Intersegment volatility and guidance implications - Management noted supply constraints in mobile touch products and strong growth in core IoT, maintaining confidence in guidance for Q2 [26][30] Question: Strength in specific end markets - Management highlighted the potential for significant growth in AI applications at the edge, particularly in consumer and industrial markets [34][36] Question: Growth expectations in enterprise, PC, and automotive - Management expects sequential growth in enterprise and automotive segments, driven by recovery in enterprise and ongoing design wins [37][70] Question: Opportunities in mobile market - Management acknowledged the potential for mobile OEMs to build their own app processors, presenting opportunities for Synaptics in wireless connectivity [40][41] Question: Update on high-volume shipments for MCU and combo chip products - Management confirmed that the SL2600 series will enter production in the second half of calendar 2026, with revenue expected to ramp up thereafter [43][44] Question: Expansion into industrial markets - Management is actively engaging with customers in industrial applications, although consumer markets are expected to ramp up faster [52][55] Question: Core technologies needed for edge AI portfolio - Management emphasized a strategy focused on open-source solutions and partnerships, while remaining open to acquisitions to enhance capabilities [61][65] Question: Signs of improvement in enterprise and automotive business - Management noted improving channel inventories and market share gains in the enterprise segment, with expectations for continued growth [68][70]