From iPhone is full of chips, more than you might think. The A series of chips is by far the best known, but it also contains chips that regulate the power supply. A pretty essential part, because without a good power chip the iPhone not good. According to Bloomberg has Apple is short of power chips for the iPhone 12. The new chips play an important role for 5G and the camera functions.
Shortage of power chips for iPhone 12
The shortage makes production and replenishment of the new models difficult. The iPhone 12 is entering its first quarter and with the holidays approaching, this is the most important period for the new devices. It is still unclear to what extent the shortage of the chips causes stock problems, but manufacturers would do everything they could to ensure that Apple gets enough parts.
Manufacturers who make the chips for Apple would now give Apple preferential treatment. These chip makers produce all kinds of chips for many different companies, but the priority would now be changed Apple lie. The main reason for the shortage is the increasing demand and disruptions caused by the corona virus. One of the manufacturers, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, says 5G smartphones require 30 to 40% more chips compared to 4G models.
It is not clear how long the deficit has been playing. Apple recently increased production further after it appeared that demand was high. Chips are needed to control the power to the new camera components, but also to the 5G modem, for example. 5G requires more power, which is why Apple has the Smart Data Mode for 5G introduced. It also includes a component designed by Apple itself after Apple acquired Dialog Semiconductor in 2018.
If we take a look at the stock and delivery times of the iPhone 12, we see that the default iPhone 12 can be delivered relatively quickly, but that the delivery times of the iPhone 12 Pro add up considerably. There is usually no stock and you have to wait about two to three weeks for an online order.
