Apple Secures Massive $30 Billion Broadcom Deal For US-Made iPhone Chips
Apple has announced its largest domestic manufacturing investment to date, a massive multiyear partnership with chipmaker Broadcom that is valued at more than $30 billion. The agreement will see the production of over 15 billion U.S.-made chips, locking in a critical American supply chain for Apple's signature hardware through 2031.
This blockbuster deal serves a double purpose for Cupertino, anchoring its wireless tech roadmap while acting as a shield against volatile geopolitical conditions. Under the terms of the contract, Broadcom will develop and supply custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) along with the latest wireless connectivity components for use across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac lineups. Crucially, the deal guarantees the supply of Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) filters, radio frequency components essential for keeping Apple devices connected to networks worldwide.
As part of the announcement, Broadcom will execute a $1.5 billion capital expenditure to heavily expand and modernize its primary...
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