New details of Apple’s powerful A20 chip were revealed

Initially, there were reports of the iPhone 5 series using Apple’s next -generation A20 processor, but an analyst said it will continue to use the TSMC 3 -nanometer process called ‘N3P’. The technology, which is expected to be used for the A19 processor on the iPhone 5, does not make any difference in the production processes of these two chips. However, the same analyst has modified his previous statements and said that the A20 will be mass -produced using the 2nm process.

TSMC is trying to meet Apple’s A20 production needs by the end of the year by significantly improving the 2nm process efficiency. At present, TSMC is competing with other leading chip producers, and Taiwanese has reportedly achieved a 5 % efficiency in experimental production. This will lead to fierce competition by companies such as Apple to receive the first cargo of wafers. Also, it can be assumed that many users will welcome the mass production of A20 with improved architecture. MacRumors has released a modified report from Jeff Po, GF Securities analyst, in which the use of the 2nm process to produce A20 has been confirmed.

The question that he did not mention is whether the technology will be used in all iPhone 5 models or that only Peru versions will use more advanced 5nm processor. Fortunately, another analyst, Ming-Chi Ku, from TF International Securities, predicts that because of the high cost, not all phones will be equipped with this advanced chip. He estimates the cost of each wafar for about $ 1.5. Given that demand for 2nm wafers is said to be more than 5nm, TSMC is trying to start production in all its factories in Taiwan as soon as possible.

According to reports, TSMC, by fully exploiting the Baoshan and Kaohsiung factories, can produce 2 -nanometer wafers by the end of the year to 2.5 units per month. It is also said that the new Cybershuttle service will be launched in April, allowing companies such as Apple to evaluate their tests on the same test wafer and save money. It should be noted, however, that apps can change quickly as one and a half years until the iPhone 5 launch.