Source www.iphonehacks.com
Chipworks explores the depths of Apple Watch S1 and discover processor Samsung. One of the key pieces of the new Apple Watch is undoubtedly its chip S1, a module that encapsulates all of the electronic components that run the clock and protects at the same time any external impact. Being a small-sized chip and completely airtight, take a look inside it is a really difficult task, although this has not been a hindrance to industry experts.
Without going any further, last week we were able to discover the features that were part inside the chip S1, finding WiFi and Bluetooth antennas, the NFC module, RAM or processor. However, to date we did not know too much about this processor, the true heart of Apple Watch and you just knew that was similar to former Apple A5 chip performance.
Now, the team Chipworks could take a long look into the Apple Watch through a specialized X-ray equipment to discover that which gives life really is a Samsung processor. Specifically, it is a 28-nanometer processor manufactured by the South Korean company, which has already been replaced for a couple of years ago for new generations of more powerful and efficient processors.
It is expected that future versions of Apple Watch incorporated into its more advanced processors and above all more efficient. For example, the current chip Apple A8 have a structure of 20 nanometers, and it is believed that the next A9 could reach 14 nanometers, achieving consumption rates significantly lower than previous generations energy.
Apple Watch S1 chip encapsulates more than 30 different components in its small dimensions
Indeed, one of the main complaints of the first users of Apple Watch seems to be aimed at the slowness of the device to open some applications or processes, which would be easily solved by incorporating more powerful processors.
As shown in 9to5Mac, Chipwork team has been discovered through analysis through X-ray that Apple Watch S1 chip encapsulated within more than 30 different components, a feat of engineering that opens up we see really powerful devices in the near future with a size not exceeding that of a coin. As highlighted in separate chip teardown and X-ray analyses released today by Chipworks and iFixit (partnered with Creative Electron), the S1 packs over 30 components into a resin-covered package, including everything from wireless chips, wireless charging, audio processors and sensors to the CPU itself.
Via macrumors