Taiwan's TSMC has started trial manufacturing of Apple's next generation A6 chips, according to Reuters. This news follows reports that Apple plans to
The source said on Friday that whether TSMC would get actual orders for the chips would depend on its yield rate, or the amount of chips per batch that come out with no defects.
"TSMC has got all the authorization and details ready. Whether Apple puts in a formal order will depend on the yield rate," the source said.
Apple is believed to be shifting its manufacturing orders away from Samsung due to a fallout between the two companies. Apple recently sued Samsung alleging that it copied the design of the iPhone and iPad.
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The source said on Friday that whether TSMC would get actual orders for the chips would depend on its yield rate, or the amount of chips per batch that come out with no defects.
"TSMC has got all the authorization and details ready. Whether Apple puts in a formal order will depend on the yield rate," the source said.
Apple is believed to be shifting its manufacturing orders away from Samsung due to a fallout between the two companies. Apple recently sued Samsung alleging that it copied the design of the iPhone and iPad.
Read More