Apple S2
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The Apple S2 is the integrated computer in the
System in Package" (SiP) by Apple Inc
.
It was revealed on September 7, 2016, with very little info about specifications.Apple Watch Series 1 is a stripped down version of the S2 that lacks the GPS functionality, it is otherwise identical.[4]
System-in-Package design
It uses a customized
I/O constitute a complete computer in a single package. This package is filled with resin
for durability.
Components
The device integrates discrete components like
RAM. In total, there are 42 individual silicon dies[6]
integrated into the single S2 component.
Images
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An illustration of the encapsulated S2 package. -
This is how large the S2 is compared to the Apple Watch Series 2 case.
See also
- Apple silicon, the range of ARM-based processors designed by Apple.
- Apple Watch
References
- ^ a b c d Chester, Brandon (December 20, 2016). "The Apple Watch Series 2 Review: Building Towards Maturity". AnandTech. Archived from the original on October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ Merritt, Rick (September 7, 2016). "Apple Debuts Three Custom Chips". EE Times. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ "Apple introduces Apple Watch Series 2, the ultimate device for a healthy life" (Press release). Apple. September 7, 2016. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (October 4, 2016). "PSA: The Apple Watch Series 1 is just as fast as Series 2". 9to5mac.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ "Apple Wartch Series 2 Teardown". iFixit. September 15, 2016. Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ Gingerich, Mandi; Morrison, Jim (September 28, 2017). "Apple Watch Series 2 Teardown". TechInsights. Archived from the original on April 19, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
