The new 3nm A-series and M-series CPUs are one of the most significant advancements coming to the iPhone 15 and Macs this year. The new CPUs will significantly improve the performance and economy of the iPhone 15 and forthcoming MacBook models. The chips will be made by TSMC, a long-standing supplier with Apple as a significant client.
According to reports, TSMC will not charge Apple for defective 3nm A17 Bionic chips for the iPhone 15 Pro.
Before chips can be mass-produced for a specific device, they must undergo a certain amount of trial and testing during the manufacturing process. TSMC, on the other hand, historically charged Apple for both excellent and damaged chips. According to The Information, TSMC has favoured Apple in terms of cost this year by not charging the business for damaged chips.
The forthcoming iPhone 15 Pro versions will be powered by an all-new A17 Bionic chip manufactured on TSMC’s 3nm technology. The processors will significantly boost the iPhone’s computational and graphical performance, allowing the device to load apps faster, improve gaming experience, and more.
Furthermore, the A17 Bionic chip will be more power efficient, and due to the chip’s low power-hungry nature, the iPhone 15 Pro will be able to give improved battery life, particularly on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which will have a larger battery.
The 17 Bionic chip will be available only on the ‘Pro’ models of the iPhone 15, since the company separated the two models to create a larger performance disparity. The modification was made last year, and it is likely one of the reasons why demand for the iPhone 14 has stayed low. At this time, it is unclear whether TSMC would take the same strategy with Apple’s upcoming M3 CPUs for MacBooks.
TSMC charged firms for the wafers and dies it holds, including both perfect and damaged ones. Because Apple is a major customer for TSMC, the supplier could have played it safe. It is also unclear whether this will continue or if the unique agreement is simply for this round. According to the report, the yield rate for 3nm chip production is 70 to 80 percent.
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