Apple will make its own chips for the iPhone and iPod

So some wondered what use the repurchase of PA Semi was to Apple, Steve Jobs has given the answer in an interview.
Apple will use its knowledge to develop its own SoC (System One Chip) where the maximum of functions for a given device is integrated onto a single chip, and then use them in its iPhone and iPod.
If the idea appears absurd at first glance, it is not really:
- Semi Pa has deep knowledge of this field recognized primarily by the army.
- While developing its own chips, Apple will be able to set up new functions that will be difficult to copy by competition.
- It will be easier to them to set up high level protections.
- They will have a more advanced control over their devices in the future from conception onwards according to their design needs and software functions.
- Finally, the volume of sale of the Apple products is largely enough today to offset without great difficulties the costs of research and development of chips.
They will certainly need a few years to set up everything.