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Apple to Acquire Chip Designer P.A. Semi for $278 Million

Forbes reports that Apple has agreed to purchase chip designer P.A. Semi for $278 million. The company, founded in 2003, focuses on sophisticated, low-power chips that could possibly be 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.

P.A. Semi and Apple are no strangers to each other, as the chip company was reportedly courted by Apple to possibly provide Power-based chips before Apple finally settled on the switch to Intel.

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.

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50 months ago
Well it looks like all those waiting for the next revision of macs will need to wait a bit longer (about a year) before Apple leaves intel to use it's own CPU's in it's computers...

http://www.forbes.com/technology/2008/04/23/apple-buys-pasemi-tech-ebiz-cz_eb_0422apple.html


Also one of the best ways for apple to get rid of the nasty osX86 scene....
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50 months ago

Well it looks like all those waiting for the next revision of macs will need to wait a bit longer (about a year) before Apple leaves intel to use it's own CPU's in it's computers...

http://www.forbes.com/technology/2008/04/23/apple-buys-pasemi-tech-ebiz-cz_eb_0422apple.html


Also one of the best ways for apple to get rid of the nasty osX86 scene....


Isnt this just for iphone/ipods??
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50 months ago
Did you write that tongue in cheek?
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50 months ago
Nothing new, Apple did this before in the past with ARM.

Edit: Looks to be another half billion dollar chip tech investment though.
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50 months ago

Well it looks like all those waiting for the next revision of macs will need to wait a bit longer (about a year) before Apple leaves intel to use it's own CPU's in it's computers...

http://www.forbes.com/technology/2008/04/23/apple-buys-pasemi-tech-ebiz-cz_eb_0422apple.html


Also one of the best ways for apple to get rid of the nasty osX86 scene....


"new future for Apple's flagship iPhone, and possibly iPod products as well. "


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50 months ago
i think you read it wrong?
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50 months ago
You gett'em Steve.

Right in the wallet.
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50 months ago
Very interesting read. Macrumors never sleeps apparently. :D
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50 months ago
Awesome.. this could mean a better product all around.
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50 months ago
That's awesome. I wish I could just fast forward to June:rolleyes:
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