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The '''Apple S2''' is the integrated computer in the [[Apple Watch Series 2]], and it is described as a "[[system in package|System in Package]]" (SiP) by [[Apple Inc.|Apple Inc]].
The '''Apple S2''' is the integrated computer in the [[Apple Watch Series 2]], and it is described as a "[[system in package|System in Package]]" (SiP) by [[Apple Inc.|Apple Inc]].
It was revealed on September 7, 2016, with very little info about specifications.<ref>{{cite news|last=Merritt|first=Rick|date=September 7, 2016|title=Apple Debuts Three Custom Chips|publisher=[[EE Times]]|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1330418|url-status=dead|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160913101923/http://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1330418|archive-date=September 13, 2016}}</ref> Apple says its two cores deliver 50% higher performance and the GPU delivers twice as much as the predecessor, the [[Apple S1]]<ref name="apple">{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-series-2/|title=Apple introduces Apple Watch Series 2, the ultimate device for a healthy life|publisher=Apple|date=September 7, 2016}}</ref>. 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/04/is-apple-watch-series-2-faster-than-series-1-video/|title=PSA: The Apple Watch Series 1 is just as fast as Series 2|first=Jeff|last=Benjamin|date=October 4, 2016|website=9to5mac.com}}</ref>
It was revealed on September 7, 2016, with very little info about specifications.<ref>{{cite news|last=Merritt|first=Rick|date=September 7, 2016|title=Apple Debuts Three Custom Chips|publisher=[[EE Times]]|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1330418|url-status=dead|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160913101923/http://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1330418|archive-date=September 13, 2016}}</ref> Apple says its two cores deliver 50% higher performance and the GPU delivers twice as much as the predecessor, the [[Apple S1]].<ref name="apple">{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-series-2/|title=Apple introduces Apple Watch Series 2, the ultimate device for a healthy life|publisher=Apple|date=September 7, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=November 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116092044/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-apple-watch-series-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/04/is-apple-watch-series-2-faster-than-series-1-video/|title=PSA: The Apple Watch Series 1 is just as fast as Series 2|first=Jeff|last=Benjamin|date=October 4, 2016|website=9to5mac.com|access-date=October 22, 2017|archive-date=November 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108165512/https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/04/is-apple-watch-series-2-faster-than-series-1-video/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==System-in-Package design==
==System-in-Package design==
It uses a customized [[System on a chip|application processor]] that together with 512 MB [[Random-access memory|memory]],<ref name="Anandtech-review">{{cite web|url= https://www.anandtech.com/show/10896/the-apple-watch-series-2-review|title=The Apple Watch Series 2 Review: Building Towards Maturity|last=Chester|first=Brandon|publisher=[[AnandTech]]|date=December 20, 2016|access-date=October 12, 2017}}</ref> 8 GB [[Flash memory|storage]]<ref name="Anandtech-review" /> 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.
It uses a customized [[System on a chip|application processor]] that together with 512 MB [[Random-access memory|memory]],<ref name="Anandtech-review">{{cite web|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/10896/the-apple-watch-series-2-review|title=The Apple Watch Series 2 Review: Building Towards Maturity|last=Chester|first=Brandon|publisher=[[AnandTech]]|date=December 20, 2016|access-date=October 12, 2017|archive-date=October 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022142025/https://www.anandtech.com/show/10896/the-apple-watch-series-2-review|url-status=live}}</ref> 8 GB [[Flash memory|storage]]<ref name="Anandtech-review" /> 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===
===Components===
The device integrates discrete components like [[Wi-Fi]], [[Bluetooth]], [[GPS]], [[Near field communication|NFC]], touch controller, [[accelerometer]]s, [[Barometer|barometric sensor]]<ref name="ifixit-teardown">{{cite web|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+Watch+Series+2+Teardown/67385|title=Apple Wartch Series 2 Teardown|publisher=iFixit|date=September 15, 2016}}</ref> and [[RAM]]. In total, there are 42 individual [[Die (integrated circuit)|silicon dies]]<ref name="Techinsights-teardown">{{cite web|url=http://www.techinsights.com/about-techinsights/overview/blog/apple-watch-series-2-teardown/|title=Apple Watch Series 2 Teardown|first1=Mandi|last1=Gingerich|first2=Jim|last2=Morrison|publisher=TechInsights|date=September 28, 2017}}</ref> integrated into the single S2 component.
The device integrates discrete components like [[Wi-Fi]], [[Bluetooth]], [[GPS]], [[Near field communication|NFC]], touch controller, [[accelerometer]]s, [[Barometer|barometric sensor]]<ref name="ifixit-teardown">{{cite web|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+Watch+Series+2+Teardown/67385|title=Apple Wartch Series 2 Teardown|publisher=iFixit|date=September 15, 2016|access-date=October 22, 2017|archive-date=October 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007224932/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple%20Watch%20Series%202%20Teardown/67385|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[RAM]]. In total, there are 42 individual [[Die (integrated circuit)|silicon dies]]<ref name="Techinsights-teardown">{{cite web|url=http://www.techinsights.com/about-techinsights/overview/blog/apple-watch-series-2-teardown/|title=Apple Watch Series 2 Teardown|first1=Mandi|last1=Gingerich|first2=Jim|last2=Morrison|publisher=TechInsights|date=September 28, 2017|access-date=October 22, 2017|archive-date=April 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419003144/http://www.techinsights.com/about-techinsights/overview/blog/apple-watch-series-2-teardown/|url-status=live}}</ref> integrated into the single S2 component.


==Images==
==Images==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Apple S2 module.png|An illustration of the encapsulated S2 package.
File:Apple S2 module.png|An illustration of the encapsulated S2 package
File:Apple S2 in watch.jpg|This is how large the S2 is compared to the Apple Watch Series 2 case.
File:Apple S2 in watch.jpg|This is how large the S2 is compared to the Apple Watch Series 2 case.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Apple silicon]], the range of ARM-based processors designed by Apple.
* [[Apple silicon]], the range of ARM-based processors designed by Apple
* [[Apple Watch]]
* [[Apple Watch]]


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[[Category:Apple Inc. mobile processors|S2]]
[[Category:Apple silicon]]

Latest revision as of 06:49, 20 September 2024

Apple S2
General information
LaunchedSeptember, 2016
DiscontinuedSeptember, 2017
Designed byApple Inc.
Common manufacturer
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate520 MHz[1] 
Architecture and classification
ApplicationApple Watch Series 2
Technology node16 nm
Instruction setARM – ARMv7-A
Physical specifications
Cores
Products, models, variants
Variant
History
PredecessorApple S1
SuccessorApple S3

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.[2] Apple says its two cores deliver 50% higher performance and the GPU delivers twice as much as the predecessor, the Apple S1.[3] 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.[4]

System-in-Package design

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It uses a customized application processor that together with 512 MB memory,[1] 8 GB storage[1] 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

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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.

Images

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  • An illustration of the encapsulated S2 package
    An illustration of the encapsulated S2 package
  • This is how large the S2 is compared to the Apple Watch Series 2 case.
    This is how large the S2 is compared to the Apple Watch Series 2 case.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Chester, Brandon (December 20, 2016). "The Apple Watch Series 2 Review: Building Towards Maturity". AnandTech. Archived from the original on October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  2. ^ Merritt, Rick (September 7, 2016). "Apple Debuts Three Custom Chips". EE Times. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  3. ^ "Apple introduces Apple Watch Series 2, the ultimate device for a healthy life" (Press release). Apple. September 7, 2016. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  4. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (October 4, 2016). "PSA: The Apple Watch Series 1 is just as fast as Series 2". 9to5mac.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  5. ^ "Apple Wartch Series 2 Teardown". iFixit. September 15, 2016. Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  6. ^ Gingerich, Mandi; Morrison, Jim (September 28, 2017). "Apple Watch Series 2 Teardown". TechInsights. Archived from the original on April 19, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
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