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| General information | |
|---|---|
| Launched | September, 2016 |
| Discontinued | September, 2017 |
| Designed by | Apple Inc. |
| Common manufacturer | |
| Performance | |
| Max.CPUclock rate | 520 MHz[1] |
| Physical specifications | |
| Cores |
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| Architecture and classification | |
| Application | Apple Watch Series 2 |
| Technology node | 16 nm |
| Instruction set | ARM – ARMv7-A |
| Products, models, variants | |
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| History | |
| Predecessor | Apple S1 |
| Successor | Apple S3 |
TheApple S2 is the integrated computer in theApple Watch Series 2, and it is described as a "System in Package" (SiP) byApple 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, theApple S1.[3] The S1P SiP shipped in theApple Watch Series 1 is a stripped down version of the S2 that lacks the GPS functionality, it is otherwise identical.[4]
It uses a customizedapplication processor that together with 512 MBmemory,[1] 8 GBstorage[1] and support processors for wireless connectivity,GPS, sensors andI/O constitute a complete computer in a single package. This package is filled withresin for durability.
The device integrates discrete components likeWi-Fi,Bluetooth,GPS,NFC, touch controller,accelerometers,barometric sensor[5] andRAM. In total, there are 42 individualsilicon dies[6] integrated into the single S2 component.
