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Apple Buys Microprocessor Company

Apr 23, 2008, 7:44 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Apple has purchased PA Semi for a sum of $278 million in cash. PA Semi designs low-power microprocessors that could end up in products such as the iPhone. Apple would not comment on the reason for its purchase, but Intel has been attempting to convince Apple to use its Atom microprocessors in its mobile devices. This purchase will allow Apple to keep chip design for future generations of the iPhone in-house.

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tnt2k1

Apr 23, 2008, 4:34 PM

influenced by intel?

Can this be a sign for up and coming PDA devices from Apple? When I mean PDA devices, I am referring to more business oriented devices than consumer/entertainment oriented devices such as the iPhone.

crood

It's possible, but I doubt it. Apple hasn't really seemed interested in courting the business market in a long time. It seems they're enjoying their position in the consumer electronics and home computer/home office niche.

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