Synaptics Incorporated announced the Gemini reference design that delivers the world's first true Wi-Fi 6/6E wireless docking experience for notebook and laptop PC users. Gemini comprises a unique suite of tightly coupled Synaptics hardware and software elements that securely connect with a docking station or wirelessly enabled monitor when brought within a preset range. It does so with full dual-4K display capability and ultra-low latency that is indistinguishable from wired connections.

Gemini was demonstrated at CES 2022. The suite of hardware and software elements are: The BCM43752 Wi-Fi 6/6E radio; The DL-1950 video interface IC with DisplayLinkTM dynamic graphics compression technology that automatically adjusts based on available bandwidth under ever-changing RF conditions; A Synaptics-developed Media Agnostic USB (MA-USB) interface that allows all devices to connect to the dock side while managing messaging over Wi-Fi; The VS641 network processor system on chip (SoC) that manages the radios and performs the MA-USB virtualization and A Wireless Dock Connection Manager that works with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to ensure a seamless and secure connection when the user is within range.