Apple is said to be further alienated relationship with Samsung. A6 from the processor chip production in 2012, Apple will this customer-oriented production to a new ARM chip chip manufacturers.
Ars Technica Web site Monday, citing many of the semiconductor industry sources, Apple in 2012 may allow TSMC to produce its next-generation A6 chip. The story of the author Chris Foresman TSMC the relevant transactions between Apple and the arguments described as "deafening."
The report said Apple will make this change seems to reduce its supply chain, Samsung produced some (if not all) components.
Currently iPad 2 A5 tablet PC processor used in Samsung's 45-nanometer technology. However, rumors that Apple and TSMC 28-nanometer technology will produce the next generation A6 ARM processor.
Apple wants to alienate Samsung is basically due to the fact that: The two companies accused each other of a series of ongoing legal proceedings. Samsung accused of copying the Apple iPhone, iPad and iOS mobile operating system look and feel. Samsung has sued Apple alleging that Apple infringed on its patents.
Increasingly intense legal dispute that the two companies into a state of instability, because the success of the iPhone and iPad Samsung has made Apple become the largest customer. Apple is expected this year from Samsung to buy components worth $ 7.8 billion.
Cooperation with TSMC on Apple rumors are not new. In March, there are rumors that Apple will speed up cooperation with TSMC, TSMC to produce iPad 2 and the fifth-generation iPhone uses the A5 processor.
Earlier rumors that Apple and TSMC have signed a foundry agreement. However, Monday's report said the two sides have not reached this agreement. However, both reports are that Apple are interested at least for TSMC is based on the fact that: In addition to Samsung, the choice of chip processing systems rarely.
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