Apple Suffers Power Management Chip Shortage For IPhone 12 Series

Having trouble with the iPhone 12’s power management chip, Apple may not meet its goals.

While Apple has plans to sell 80 million units of its iPhone 12 series, it faces a temporary shortage. The company is allegedly having trouble with the power management chip supply for the iPhone 12 series. It is anticipated that this supply problem may cost the company dearly, especially during the Christmas season.

It is stated that the trouble is largely caused by trade restrictions and supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 epidemic. Apple has multiple suppliers of power management chips. This means that the company not only achieves better pricing per component, but with more suppliers and a manufacturer struggling to meet demand, the company can fill the gaps. Meanwhile, it is not stated which vendor has difficulty providing the chips.

With 5G support introduced for the first time with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro versions, keeping these power management chips up and running has become even more important. First of all, these components reduce the battery-consuming features of the 5G modem, allowing users to achieve a satisfactory screen-on time. In addition, these power management chips are thought to play a pivotal role in Smart Data Mode, which switches between 5G and less power-consuming LTE networks depending on network speeds and device usage.

With major online retailers already starting Black Friday sales, it’s clear that Apple will race against time for deliveries of these power management chips. In addition, considering that pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will start, suppliers will need to work more time to maintain regular shipments in the coming months.