The launch of new models of iPad during 2017 it could be postponed by the Apple company due to problems with the production of components for them. More precisely, it seems that the Taiwanese from TSMC would have problems with the manufacture of the A10X chips that would be used in these tablets and in conclusion the launch could be delayed.
Both TSMC and Samsung would provide A10X chips for those from Apple and the new iPad tablet models, but both companies would have problems with the production of these chips using a 10nm manufacturing process. The reason for these problems is not known yet, but theoretically there would still be time to solve them before the launch of these tablets.
Based on the rumors that have appeared so far, the Apple company intends to launch new iPad models in the spring of next year, no less than 4 models could be brought to the market. Of course, the performances offered by them are now under discussion, because in the absence of powerful A10X chips, the Apple company could disappoint customers from all over the world.
If Samsung and TSMC will not be able to produce the new A10X chip based on Apple's specifications using a 10nm manufacturing process, then the component could be modified. Either a different manufacturing process will be used, or the component itself will be modified to have lower performance and higher energy consumption, but it remains to be seen what will happen next year.
"TSMC has reportedly obtained 10nm chip orders from Apple, HiSilicon and MediaTek, with volume production set to kick off in the first quarter of 2017. Nevertheless, yield rates for TSMC's 10nm process technology are not what the foundry expected, the sources said. TSMC is scheduled to start making Apple's A10X chips for the next-generation iPad series slated for launch in March 2017. Unsatisfactory yields for the foundry's 10nm process could disrupt the schedule, the sources indicated ..."
