Forbes reports
that Apple has agreed to purchase chip manufacturer P.A. Semi for $278
million. The company, founded in 2003, focuses on sophisticated,
low-power chips that could possibly used in future models of the iPhone.
Recent rumors have suggested that future platforms based around Intel's forthcoming Atom processor might be targeted for the iPhone, but Apple's acquisition of P.A. Semi suggests that this may not be the case.
Form : http://www.macrumors.com/
that Apple has agreed to purchase chip manufacturer P.A. Semi for $278
million. The company, founded in 2003, focuses on sophisticated,
low-power chips that could possibly used in future models of the iPhone.
The
decision to center the iPhone design around a chip that Apple could own
marks a significant strategic choice by Apple Chief Executive Steve
Jobs, and is aimed at ensuring Apple can continue to differentiate its
flagship phone as a raft of competitors flood the market. According to
a source affiliated with the chip company, Jobs and Senior Vice
President Tony Fadell led the tiny group of executives who spearheaded
the acquisition, which included negotiations that took place in Jobs'
home.
Recent rumors have suggested that future platforms based around Intel's forthcoming Atom processor might be targeted for the iPhone, but Apple's acquisition of P.A. Semi suggests that this may not be the case.
Form : http://www.macrumors.com/
