Apple - the largest consumer of microprocessors

Component suppliers have become one of the most generous sources of rumors about Apple in recent years. To some extent this is due to the fact that Apple itself has access to an increasing number of manufacturers of electronic components. Its products are becoming more difficult from a technical point of view. Accordingly grow and purchase of microprocessors, which will record in its volumes this year.

Analyst firm iSuppli published the results of another calculation of global procurement of components in 2013, according to which, Apple will once again become the world's largest consumer of electronic chips. In 2011 the company spent $ 23 billion on such "iron" - 50% more than its nearest competitors in the market. This year, this amount is expected to reach 27 billion, and next - $ 29 billion.

Second place in this ranking is Samsung, which spent $ 15 billion in microprocessors in 2011 and planning to give up another 16 billion dollars for the same purpose before the end of, 2012. However, Samsung is also the not only one of the largest consumers of electronic chips, but also one of the largest manufacturers. What percentage of purchases Apple played processors from Samsung - a big corporate secret.