A latest report suggests that Samsung is all set to replace TSMC as the chip supplier to Apple for next generation A-series mobile-processors.
Samsung was the manufacturer of A7 mobile processor, but Apple used TSMC as a manufacturing partner for their A8 chipsets which will power iPhone 6. But it looks like Apple will go back to Samsung again for A9 mobile processor, which will power Apple’s 2015 mobile portfolio.
Reuters report claims that KGI Securities analyst Michael Liu, who attended a TSMC investor conference on Wednesday. Liu said Samsung foundries will in effect replace TSMC as the main manufacturer of advanced 14-nanometer APs ordered by Apple and Qualcomm. According to Taiwanese publications, Qualcomm has already placed orders with Samsung for the next-gen silicon. Evidence of Apple’s orders has not yet been reported.
Last year Apple signed a contract with TSMC after years of speculations and many thought Apple moved away from Samsung because of strong rivalry between the two companies. Also Apple and Samsung had bitter legal battles over different patents.
Now the latest rumors suggest that Samsung is all set to sign the contract with Apple for 14-nanometer processors which will be used in A9 chipset.
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