X0201 42003-08-0700000817720SYNAPTICS INC SYNA0001225977KNITTEL RUSSELL J2381 BERING DRIVESAN JOSECA951310100Sr VP, CFO, CAO and SecretaryEmployee Stock Option (Right to Buy)9.962003-08-074A0550000A2004-08-072013-08-07Common Stock5500055000D25% of the total number of shares subject to the option shall vest and become exercisable on the twelve month anniversary of the August 7, 2003 vesting commencement date, and 1/48th of the total number of shares subject to the option shall vest and become exercisable on the 7th day of each month thereafter.Russell J. Knittel2003-09-04