Apple S1

The Apple S1 is the integrated computer in the Apple Watch, and it is described as a "System in Package" (SiP) by Apple Inc.[7]

Apple S1
The S1 integrated computer, 2.5 cm wide[1]
General information
Launched13 November 2014
Discontinued7 September 2016
Designed byApple Inc.
Common manufacturer(s)
Product codeAPL0778[3]
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate520 MHz[4] 
Cache
L1 cache32 KB data[4]
L2 cache256 KB[4]
Architecture and classification
ApplicationApple Watch
Min. feature size28 nm[4][2]
MicroarchitectureARMv7-A compatible[4]
Instruction setARM[4]
Physical specifications
Cores
GPU(s)PowerVR SGX543[5]
Products, models, variants
Variant(s)Apple S1P
History
SuccessorApple S2
Apple S1P
General information
LaunchedSeptember, 2016
DiscontinuedSeptember, 2018
Designed byApple Inc.
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate520 MHz[6] 
Architecture and classification
ApplicationApple Watch Series 1
MicroarchitectureARMv7-A compatible[6]
Instruction setARM[6]
Physical specifications
Cores
GPU(s)PowerVR Series 6 'Rogue'[6]
History
PredecessorApple S1

Samsung is said to be the main supplier of key components, such as the RAM and NAND flash storage, and the assembly itself,[8] but early teardowns reveal RAM and flash memory from Toshiba and Micron Technology.[3]

System-in-Package design

It uses a customized application processor that together with memory, storage and support processors for wireless connectivity, sensors and I/O constitute a complete computer in a single package. This package is filled with resin for durability.[9]

Components

From reverse engineering, the processor handling the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is a Broadcom BCM43342[10] and the six-axis gyroscope is from STMicroelectronics.[2]

S1P

The SiP in Apple Watch Series 1 is called S1P and looks superficially identical to the S1, but it includes most of the new features of the Apple S2 except notably for the on-chip GPS functionality. It contains the same dual-core CPU with the same new GPU capabilities as the S2 making it about 50% faster than the S1.[12][13]

Announcement

The S1 was announced on 9 September 2014 as part of the "Wish we could say more" event.

The S1P was announced on 7 September 2016 as part of the "See you on the 7th" event.

Launch date

The S1 made its first appearance within the Apple Watch, which arrived in April 2015.[7][14] The S1 was discontinued with the launch of Apple Watch Series 1, containing the S1P.

The S1P was released with the Apple Watch Series 1 on 16 September 2016.[13]

Images
  • An illustration of the encapsulated S1 package.[9][15]
  • The S1P package shows little of the differences that's encapsulated inside.
  • This illustration shows the positions of the chips and other components inside the S1 package.[15]
  • This is how large the S1 is compared to the Apple Watch case.[15]
  • A size comparison of the S1 to the Apple A6 in the iPhone 5.[15]

See also

References
  1. "s1_decapped_abi.jpg". 30 April 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  2. "Inside the Apple Watch: Technical Teardown". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  3. "Apple Watch Insides / PCB Details Revealed for the First Time". ABI Research. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  4. Ho, Joshua; Chester, Brandon (20 July 2015). "The Apple Watch Review: Apple S1 Analysis". AnandTech. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  5. "Apple Watch runs 'most' of iOS 8.2, may use A5-equivalent processor". AppleInsider. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  6. https://www.anandtech.com/show/10896/the-apple-watch-series-2-review
  7. "Apple Unveils Apple Watch". Apple Inc. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  8. Samsung Supposedly Wins Orders to Produce Apple Watch Components
  9. "Apple.com - Apple Watch - Technology". Apple. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  10. "Broadcom Wins WiFi in Apple Watch?". Chipworks. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  11. Hopper happily opens Apple Watch binaries ('armv7k') to disassemble, says they're 'armv7m'. -- Steve Troughton-Smith
  12. We Just Took Apart the Apple Watch Series 1—Here’s What We Found Out
  13. Apple Introduces Apple Watch Series 2, The Ultimate Device For A Healthy Life
  14. Tim Cook: Apple Watch on Schedule to Ship in April
  15. "Introducing the Apple Watch - Movie". Apple. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
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