Apple S2 Explained
| Apple S2 |
| Produced-Start: | September, 2016 |
| Produced-End: | September, 2017 |
| Slowest: | 520 MHz |
| Size-From: | 16 nm |
| Designfirm: | Apple Inc. |
| Manuf1: | TSMC |
| Arch: | ARM - ARMv7-A |
| Numcores: | 2 |
| Application: | Apple Watch Series 2 |
| Predecessor: | Apple S1 |
| Successor: | Apple S3 |
| Variant: | Apple S1P |
The Apple S2 is the integrated computer in the Apple Watch Series 2, and it is described as a "System in Package" (SiP) by Apple Inc.It was revealed on September 7, 2016, with very little info about specifications.[1] Apple says its two cores deliver 50% higher performance and the GPU delivers twice as much as the predecessor, the Apple S1.[2] The S1P SiP shipped in the Apple Watch Series 1 is a stripped down version of the S2 that lacks the GPS functionality, it is otherwise identical.[3]
System-in-Package design
It uses a customized application processor that together with 512 MB memory,[4] 8 GB storage and support processors for wireless connectivity, GPS, sensors and 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 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, touch controller, accelerometers, barometric sensor[5] and RAM. In total, there are 42 individual silicon dies[6] integrated into the single S2 component.
See also
Notes and References
- News: Merritt. Rick. September 7, 2016. Apple Debuts Three Custom Chips. EE Times. dead. October 25, 2017. https://archive.today/20160913101923/http://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1330418. September 13, 2016.
- Apple introduces Apple Watch Series 2, the ultimate device for a healthy life. Apple. September 7, 2016. October 25, 2017. November 16, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171116092044/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-series-2/. live.
- Web site: PSA: The Apple Watch Series 1 is just as fast as Series 2. Jeff. Benjamin. October 4, 2016. 9to5mac.com. October 22, 2017. November 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211108165512/https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/04/is-apple-watch-series-2-faster-than-series-1-video/. live.
- Web site: The Apple Watch Series 2 Review: Building Towards Maturity. Chester. Brandon. AnandTech. December 20, 2016. October 12, 2017. October 22, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171022142025/https://www.anandtech.com/show/10896/the-apple-watch-series-2-review. live.
- Web site: Apple Wartch Series 2 Teardown. iFixit. September 15, 2016. October 22, 2017. October 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007224932/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple%20Watch%20Series%202%20Teardown/67385. live.
- Web site: Apple Watch Series 2 Teardown. Mandi. Gingerich. Jim. Morrison. TechInsights. September 28, 2017. October 22, 2017. April 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170419003144/http://www.techinsights.com/about-techinsights/overview/blog/apple-watch-series-2-teardown/. live.
