TSMC has begun production of 10nm Apple A11 processors for the iPhone 8, the release of which, judging by the latest
Taiwanese company specialists succeededto overcome manufacturing problems associated with the packaging of chips, namely the use of technology for expanding standard packages at the plate level, which provides a higher level of integration of the processor components and a larger number of external contacts. Earlier it was reported that these production problems were a headache for TSMC management, but now the company's engineers managed to successfully overcome them and begin production of Apple A11 processors.
“TSMC begins manufacturing 10nmprocessors for assembling the next generation of devices from Apple, namely for assembling the iPhone 8 model, ”our source said. “Previously, production was suspended due to technical problems associated with the integration of a larger number of electronic components per unit area of one plate. But now these problems have been successfully overcome, ”the source confirmed.
The new process will allow to establishproduction of thinner than usual, in terms of the physical parameter of processors and motherboards for the new iPhone 8 model. Which, in turn, will allow Apple to install a more capacious battery in the new device. It should be noted that in a previous report it was argued that TSMC could only begin shipping A11 processors for Apple at the end of June.
For the production of a previous generation processorA10 Apple used the production facilities of two companies: Samsung and TSMC. But this year, TSMC has become the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of A11 processors for the 2017 flagship smartphone model of Apple.
Apple is expected to use faster andThe more energy-efficient A11 processor in all three new iPhone models coming up for release this year. In addition to the new A11 processor, all three new iPhone models will use wireless charging technology and a glass panel housing. Among the three new models of this year, it is the Phone 8 model with the OLED screen that will become the hero of all publications. Judging by the latest reports, it will use the design of a "frameless" screen, a virtual Home button and a Touch ID scanner integrated into the display.