PA Semi buyout for iPhone, iPod chips
Partly ending speculation over a buyout of PA Semi, Apple head Steve Jobs has told interviewers that the $278 million deal was made to help Apple design electronics for future handhelds.
"PA Semi is going to do system-on-chips for iPhones and iPods," Jobs says, referring to all-in-one processors that handle multiple tasks at once.
The tentatively acquired company is best known for a very high performance embedded processor that has won it multiple military contracts; the position in the marketplace has led to a US Department of Defense investigation into the deal to ensure a steady supply for ongoing projects.
"PA Semi is going to do system-on-chips for iPhones and iPods," Jobs says, referring to all-in-one processors that handle multiple tasks at once.
The tentatively acquired company is best known for a very high performance embedded processor that has won it multiple military contracts; the position in the marketplace has led to a US Department of Defense investigation into the deal to ensure a steady supply for ongoing projects.
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