According to a new report emerging from the Taiwanese media DIGITIMES, we will possibly see the next in line Apple iPhones and iPads come featuring 5G network on board. According to this newly shared report, the Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (AES), a popular provider of independent semiconductors from the country have reportedly signed to supply substrate-based FC_AiP modules, also known as flip chip antenna-in-package technology for the next generation Apple iPhones and iPads that will bring mmWave 5G connectivity on these devices. Industry sources have also confirmed that, mmWave 5G enabled iPads will be among Apple's new product roadmaps for 2020, launching the latest generation and fastest network support on the new slates yet to go official from the Cupertino-based manufacturer. The read also states that the 5G supported iPhones and iPads from Apple are expected to arrive sometime in the second half of this year. iPads traiting mmWave 5G are likely to ship with the cost-efficient FC_AiP modules compared to InFO_AiP modules processed by TSMC, since these InFO_AiP technology is said to be 2 to 3 times more expensive than the FC_AiP process.
Source: DIGITIMES