Apple S2
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| Produced | From September, 2016 to Present |
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| Designed by | Apple Inc. |
| Instruction set | ARM |
| Cores | 2 |
| Predecessor | Apple S1 |
| Application | Apple Watch Series 2 |
| 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 in September 7, with very little info about specifications. Apple says its two cores deliver 50% higher performance and the GPU deliver twice as much as the predecessor, the Apple S1.[1]
System-in-Package design
It uses a customized application processor that together with memory, 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 and RAM into a single package.
Images
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An illustration of the encapsulated S2 package.
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This is how large the S2 is compared to the Apple Watch Series 2 case.
See also
- Apple mobile application processors, the range of ARM-based mobile processors designed by Apple for their consumer electronic devices.
- Apple Watch
References
- ↑ "Apple - Press Info - Apple Introduces Apple Watch Series 2, The Ultimate Device For A Healthy Life". apple.com. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
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