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Teardown Report: Apple's iPad 2
7 June 2011
 
Amy Teng   Ben Lee   Brady Wang  

This research provides our teardown analysis of the Wi-Fi-only 16GB version of Apple's iPad 2. Manufacturers of media tablets, semiconductor suppliers and investors can learn about the components used in the iPad 2, understand their system integration, cost and sourcing strategy.




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Table of Contents

Contents
  • Analysis
    • Product Overview
    • System Assembly
      • Touchscreen Module
      • Lower Chassis
    • Stack Diagram of System Assembly
    • System Block Diagram
    • Circuit Boards, Main ICs and Connectors
      • System PCB and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Module
      • Sensor PCB
      • LCD Panel
      • Battery Cells and Battery Gauge PCB
    • Front-Facing Camera/Headphone/Microphone/Ambient Light Sensor FPC Cable
    • Material Cost Estimate and Analysis
  • Conclusion
  • Recommended Reading
Tables
Table 1.
Comparison Between the iPad 2 and the First-Generation iPad
Table 2.
iPad 2 System Specifications
Table 3.
List of Key Components in Figure 1
Table 4.
iPad System Specifications
Table 5.
Cost Analysis by Key Component
Table 6.
Cost Analysis by Semiconductor Type
Figures
Figure 1.
System Assembly Diagram
Figure 2.
Lower Case, With All Parts
Figure 3.
Touchscreen Module
Figure 4.
Lower Chassis
Figure 5.
Stack Diagram of System Assembly
Figure 6.
System Block Diagram
Figure 7.
System PCB, Cross Section
Figure 8.
System and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth PCB
Figure 9.
Sensor PCB and Front Camera
Figure 10.
LCD Panel Assembly
Figure 11.
Battery and Battery Gauge PCB
Figure 12.
Front-Facing Camera/Headphone/Microphone




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