InvenSense MP67B 6-Axis MEMS IMU in iPhone 6 & 6 Plus 2015 teardown reverse costing report published by Yole Developpement
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This document is a reverse costing analysis report conducted by System Plus Consulting on the InvenSense MP67B 6-axis IMU used in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. It provides insights into the technology, manufacturing costs, and estimated selling price, highlighting specific modifications for Apple compared to InvenSense's standard devices. The report includes a detailed teardown analysis, manufacturing process flow, cost analysis, and a comparison with the previous generation MPU-6500.
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InvenSense MP67B 6-Axis MEMS IMU in iPhone 6 & 6 Plus 2015 teardown reverse costing report published by Yole Developpement
- 1. DISCLAIMER : System Plus Consulting provides cost studies based on its knowledge of the manufacturing and selling prices of electronic components and systems. The given values are realistic estimates which do not bind System Plus Consulting nor the manufacturers quoted in the report. System Plus Consulting is in no case responsible for the consequences related to the use which is made of the contents of this report. The quoted trademarks are property of their owners. © 2015 by SYSTEM PLUS CONSULTING, all rights reserved. 1 Electronic Costing & Technology Experts www.systemplus.fr 21 rue la Nouë Bras de Fer 44200 Nantes – France Phone : +33 (0) 240 180 916 email : info@systemplus.fr January 2015 – Version 1 – Written by Romain Fraux
- 2. InvenSense MP67B 6-axis IMU in iPhone 6 Return to TOC © 2015 by SYSTEM PLUS CONSULTING, all rights reserved. 2 Glossary 1. Overview / Introduction 4 – Executive Summary – Reverse Costing Methodology 2. Company Profile 7 – InvenSense Profile – iPhone 6 Teardown 3. Physical Analysis 14 – Synthesis of the Physical Analysis – Physical Analysis Methodology – Package – Package View & Dimensions – Package Opening – Package Cross-Section – Die – View, Dimensions & Marking – MEMS Removed – MEMS Sensing Area: Gyroscope – MEMS Sensing Area: X/Y-Axis Accelerometer – MEMS Sensing Area: Z-Axis Accelerometer – MEMS Cap – ASIC Delayering & Process – Die Cross-Section: ASIC – Die Cross-Section: MEMS (Pads Opening) – Die Cross-Section: MEMS (Sealing) – Die Cross-Section: Sensor (Electrical Contacts) – Die Cross-Section: Sensor (Standoffs) – Die Cross-Section: Sensor (Al-GE Bonding) – Die Cross-Section: Sensor (Mobile Elements) – Die Cross-Section: Cap – Comparison with MPU-6500 – Comparison with previous generation 5. Manufacturing Process Flow 69 – Global Overview – ASIC Front-End Process – MEMS Process Flow – Wafer Fabrication Unit – Packaging Process Flow – Package Assembly Unit 6. Cost Analysis 83 – Synthesis of the cost analysis – Main steps of economic analysis – Yields Hypotheses – ASIC Front-End Cost – MEMS Front-End Cost – ASIC/MEMS Assembly Cost – MEMS Front-End Cost per process steps – Total Front-end Cost – Back-End : Probe Test & Dicing – Wafer & Die Cost – Back-End : Packaging Cost – Back-End : Packaging Cost per Process Steps – Back-End : Final Test & Calibration Cost – Component Cost 7. Estimated Price Analysis 103 – InvenSense Financial Ratios – Component Estimated Price Contact 107
- 3. InvenSense MP67B 6-axis IMU in iPhone 6 Return to TOC © 2015 by SYSTEM PLUS CONSULTING, all rights reserved. 3 • This full reverse costing study has been conducted to provide insight on technology data, manufacturing cost and selling price of the MP67B 6-Axis IMU supplied by InvenSense and found in iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. • The MP67B is a custom version of InvenSense 6-Axis device (3-Axis gyroscope + 3-Axis Accelerometer) made for Apple and integrated in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. • It uses the same process as InvenSense’s second generation 6-axis device: New design of the 3-axis gyroscope which now uses a single structure vibratory compared to three different structures for the previous generation of gyros. This new design results in a shrink of 40% of the 3-axis gyro area. The second benefice of this new design is that Nasiri process has been changed: cavities which were traditionally etched in the ASIC to allow MEMS structures moving are no longer used, thus resulting in cost reduction. • Compared to InvenSense’s standard 6-Axis device MPU-6500, specific modifications has been realized for Apple: The package use a LGA substrate compared to a QFN leadframe. The ASIC has been completely redesigned.
- 4. InvenSense MP67B 6-axis IMU in iPhone 6 Return to TOC © 2015 by SYSTEM PLUS CONSULTING, all rights reserved. 4 The reverse costing analysis is conducted in 3 phases: Teardown analysis • Package is analyzed and measured • The dies are extracted in order to get overall data: dimensions, main blocks, pad number and pin out, die marking • Setup of the manufacturing process. Costing analysis • Setup of the manufacturing environment • Cost simulation of the process steps Selling price analysis • Supply chain analysis • Analysis of the selling price
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- 6. InvenSense MP67B 6-axis IMU in iPhone 6 Return to TOC © 2015 by SYSTEM PLUS CONSULTING, all rights reserved. 6 • Package: LGA 16-pin • Dimensions: 3.0 x 3.0 x 0.8mm • Pin Pitch: 0.5mm Package top view Package bottom view Package Side View 3.0mm 0.8mm 3.0mm • Marking: MP67B M907B1 1428
- 7. InvenSense MP67B 6-axis IMU in iPhone 6 Return to TOC © 2015 by SYSTEM PLUS CONSULTING, all rights reserved. 7 • The die marking includes: InvenSense 2013 M114-B01 ASIC Die Marking
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- 10. InvenSense MP67B 6-axis IMU in iPhone 6 Return to TOC © 2015 by SYSTEM PLUS CONSULTING, all rights reserved. 10 Packaging Cost Calibration & Final Test Cost 6-Axis IMU CMOS Front-End Cost MEMS Front-End Cost Probe Test Cost Dicing Cost • We perform the economic analysis of the CMOS with the IC Price+ tool. • We perform the economic analysis of the MEMS and packaging with the MEMS CoSim+ tool. Subcontractor Consumer System Could also be OEM
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- 15. InvenSense MP67B 6-axis IMU in iPhone 6 Return to TOC © 2015 by SYSTEM PLUS CONSULTING, all rights reserved. 15 Reverse costing analysis represents the best cost/price evaluation given the publically available data, and estimates completed by industry experts. Given the hypothesis presented in this analysis, the major sources of correction would lead to a +/- 10% correction on the manufacturing cost (if all parameters are cumulated). These results are open for discussion. We can reevaluate this circuit with your information. Please contact us: • Consulting and Specific Analysis – North America: Steve LaFerriere, Director of Northern America Business Development, Yole Inc. Email: laferriere@yole.fr – Japan: Yutaka Katano, General Manager, Yole Japan & President, Yole K.K. Email: katano@yole.fr – RoW: Jean-Christophe Eloy, President & CEO, Yole Développement Email: eloy@yole.fr • Report business – North America: Steve LaFerriere, Director of Northern America Business Development, Yole Inc. Email: laferriere@yole.fr – Europe: Fayçal El Khamassi, Headquarter Sales Coordination & Customer Service Email: khamassi@yole.fr – Japan & Asia: Takashi Onozawa, Sales Asia & General Manager, Yole K.K. Email: onozawa@yole.fr – Korea: Hailey Yang, Business Development Manager, Korean Office Email: yang@yole.fr • Financial services – Jean-Christophe Eloy, CEO & President Email: eloy@yole.fr • General – Email: info@yole.fr
- 16. InvenSense's first design win in Apple iPhone InvenSense's Second Generation 6-Axis Devices for Consumer Applications Distributed by Performed by TABLE OF CONTENTS InvenSense MP67B 6-Axis MEMS IMU in iPhone 6 & 6 Plus REVERSE COSTING ANALYSIS REPORT BY COMPLETE TEARDOWN WITH: • Detailed Photos • Precise Measurements • Material Analysis • Manufacturing Process Flow • Supply Chain Evaluation • Manufacturing Cost Analysis • Selling Price Estimation • Comparison with MPU-6500 MEMS 6-Axis IMU 109 pages February 2015 Pdf file Xls file PRICE : Full report: EUR 2,990 With 74.5 million units of iPhone sold during the last quarter 2014, InvenSense made a very good deal by replacing STMicroelectronics as the supplier of the gyroscope for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The MP67B is a custom version of InvenSense 6-Axis device (3-Axis gyroscope + 3- Axis accelerometer) made for Apple. Compared to InvenSense’s standard 6-Axis device MPU-6500, specific modifications have been realized. The main ones consist in the package modification with the use of a LGA substrate compared to a QFN leadframe, and in the ASIC which has been redesigned. The MP67B uses a different design than InvenSense’s first generation 6-axis device with a new design of the 3-axis gyroscope which now uses a single structure vibratory compared to three different structures for the previous generation of gyros. This new design results in a shrink of 40% of the 3-axis gyro area. The second benefit of this new design is that Nasiri process has been changed: cavities which were traditionally etched in the ASIC to allow MEMS structures moving are no longer used, thus resulting in cost reduction. The report includes a complete comparison with InvenSense standard 6-Axis (MPU-6500) and with InvenSense first generation 6-Axis device. Glossary Overview/Introduction , InvenSense Company Profile Physical Analysis • Package Package Views & Dimensions Package Opening Wire bonding Process Package Cross-Section • Die View, Dimensions & Marking MEMS Removed MEMS Sensing Area MEMS Cap ASIC Delayering & Process Die Cross-Section: ASIC Die Cross-Section: Sensor Die Cross-Section: Sealing Die Cross-Section: Cap Comparison with InvenSense MPU-6500 Manufacturing Process Flow • ASIC Front-End Process • MEMS Process Flow • Wafer Fabrication Unit • Packaging Process Flow & Assembly Unit Cost Analysis • Yields Hypotheses • ASIC Front-End Cost • MEMS Front-End Cost • MEMS Front-End Cost per process steps • Total Front-end Cost • Back-End : Probe Test & Dicing • Wafer & Die Cost • Back-End : Packaging Cost • Back-End : Packaging Cost per Process Steps • Back-End : Final Test & Calibration Cost • Component Cost Estimated Price Analysis • InvenSense Financial Ratios • Component Price
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ANY ADDITIONAL, DIFFERENT, OR CONFLICTING TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY THE BUYER AT ANY TIME ARE HEREBY OBJECTED TO BY THE SELLER, SHALL BE WHOLLY INAPPLICABLE TO ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING IN ANY WAY ON THE SELLER. 1.2 This agreement becomes valid and enforceable between the Contracting Parties after clear and non-equivocal consent by any duly authorised person representing the Buyer. For these purposes, the Buyer accepts these conditions of sales when ticking the box “I accept the conditions”. This results in acceptance by the Buyer. 1.3 Orders are deemed to be accepted only upon written acceptance and confirmation by the Seller, within [7 days] from the date of order, to be sent either by email or to the Buyer’s address. In the absence of any confirmation in writing, orders shall be deemed to have been accepted. 2. Mailing of the Products 2.1 Products are sent by email to the Buyer: - within [1] month from the order for Products already released; or - within a reasonable time for Products ordered prior to their effective release. In this case, the Seller shall use its best endeavours to inform the Buyer of an indicative release date and the evolution of the work in progress. 2.2 Some weeks prior to the release date the Seller can propose a pre-release discount to the Buyer The Seller shall by no means be responsible for any delay in respect of article 2.2 above, and including incases where a new event or access to new contradictory information would require for the analyst extra time to compute or compare the data in order to enable the Seller to deliver a high quality Products. 2.3 The mailing of the Product will occur only upon payment by the Buyer, in accordance with the conditions contained in article 3. 2.4. The mailing is operated through electronic meanseither by email via the sales department or automatically online via an email/password. If the Product’s electronic delivery format is defective, the Seller undertakes to replace it at no charge to the Buyer provided that it is informed of the defective formatting within 90 days from the date of the original download or receipt of the Product. 2.4 The person receiving the Products on behalf of the Buyer shall immediately verify the quality of the Products and their conformity to the order. Any claim for apparent defects or for non-conformity shall be sent in writing to the Seller within 8 days of receipt of the Products. For this purpose, the Buyer agrees to produce sufficient evidence of such defects. . 2.5 No return of Products shall be accepted without prior information to the Seller, even in case of delayed delivery. Any Product returned to the Seller without providing prior information to the Seller as required under article 2.5 shall remain at the Buyer’s risk. 3. Price, invoicing and payment 3.1 Prices are given in the orders corresponding to each Product sold on a unit basis or corresponding to annual subscriptions. They are expressed to be inclusive of all taxes. The prices may be reevaluated from time to time. The effective price is deemed to be the one applicable at the time of the order. 3.2 Yole may offer a pre release discount for the companies willing to acquire in the future the specific report and agreeing on the fact that the report may be release later than the anticipated release date. In exchange to this uncertainty, the company will get a discount that can vary from 15% to 10%. 3.3 Payments due by the Buyer shall be sent by cheque payable to Yole Développement, credit card or by electronic transfer to the following account: HSBC, 1 place de la Bourse 69002 Lyon France Bank code: 30056 Branch code: 200 1565 87BIC or SWIFT c00170 Account n°: 0170 ode: CCFRFRPP IBAN: FR76 3005 6001 7001 7020 0156 587 To ensure the payments, the Seller reserves the right to request down payments from the Buyer. In this case, the need of down payments will be mentioned on the order. 3.3 Payment is due by the Buyer to the Seller within 30 days from invoice date, except in the case of a particular written agreement. If the Buyer fails to pay within this time and fails to contact the Seller, the latter shall be entitled to invoice interest in arrears based on the annual rate Refi of the «BCE» + 7 points, in accordance with article L. 441-6 of the French Commercial Code. 3.4 In the event of termination of the contract, or of misconduct, during the contract, the Seller will have the right to invoice at the stage in progress, and to take legal action for damages. 4. Liabilities 4.1The Buyer or any other individual or legal person acting on its behalf, being a business user buying the Products for its business activities, shall be solely responsible for choosing the Products and for the use and interpretations he makes of the documents it purchases, of the results he obtains, and of the advice and acts it deduces thereof. 4.2 The Seller shall only be liable for (i) direct and (ii) foreseeable pecuniary loss, caused by the Products or arising from a material breach of this agreement 4.3 In no event shall the Seller be liable for: a) damages of any kind, including without limitation, incidental or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, business interruption and loss of programs or information) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Seller’s website or the Products, or any information provided on the website, or in the Products; b) any claim attributable to errors, omissions or other inaccuracies in the Product or interpretations thereof. 4.4All the information contained in the Products has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. The Seller does not warrant the accuracy, completeness adequacy or reliability of such information, which cannot be guaranteed to be free from errors. 4.5 All the Products that the Seller sells may, upon prior notice to the Buyer from time to time be modified by or substituted with similar Products meeting the needs of the Buyer. This modification shall not lead to the liability of the Seller, provided that the Seller ensures the substituted Product is similar to the Product initially ordered. 4.6 In the case where, after inspection, it is acknowledged that the Products contain defects, the Seller undertakes to replace the defective products as far as the supplies allow and without indemnities or compensation of any kind for labor costs, delays, loss caused or any other reason. The replacement is guaranteed for a maximum of two months starting from the delivery date. Any replacement is excluded for any event as set out in article 5 below. 4.7 The deadlines that the Seller is asked to state for the mailing of the Products are given for information only and are not guaranteed. If such deadlines are not met, it shall not lead to any damages or cancellation of the orders, except for non acceptable delays exceeding [4] months from the stated deadline, without information from the Seller.In such case only, the Buyer shall be entitled to ask for a reimbursement of its first down payment to the exclusion of any further damages. 4.8 The Seller does not make any warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, those of saleability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the Products. Although the Seller shall take reasonable steps to screen Products for infection of viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other codes containing contaminating or destructive properties before making the Products available, the Seller cannot guarantee that any Product will be free from infection. 5. Force majeure The Seller shall not be liable for any delay in performance directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from acts of nature, fire, flood, accident, riot, war, government intervention, embargoes, strikes, labor difficulties, equipment failure, late deliveries by suppliers or other difficulties which are beyond the control, and not the fault of the Seller. 6. Protection of the Seller’s IPR 6.1 All the IPR attached to the Products are and remain the property of the Seller and are protected under French and international copyright law and conventions. 6.2 The Buyer agreed not to disclose, copy, reproduce, redistribute, resell or publish the Product, or any part of it to any other party other than employees of its company. The Buyer shall have the right to use the Products solely for its own internal information purposes. In particular, the Buyer shall therefore not use the Product for purposes such as: - Information storage and retrieval systems; - Recordings and re-transmittals over any network (including any local area network); - Use in any timesharing, service bureau, bulletin board or similar arrangement or public display; - Posting any Product to any other online service (including bulletin boards or the Internet);- Licensing, leasing, selling, offering for sale or assigning the Product. 6.3 The Buyer shall be solely responsible towards the Seller of all infringements of this obligation, whether this infringement comes from its employees or any person to whom the Buyer has sent the Products and shall personally take care of any related proceedings, and the Buyer shall bear related financial consequences in their entirety. 6.4 The Buyer shall define within its company point of contact for the needs of the contract. This person will be the recipient of each new report in PDF format. This person shall also be responsible for respect of the copyrights and will guaranty that the Products are not disseminated out of the company. 6.5 In the context of annual subscriptions, the person of contact shall decide who within the Buyer, shall be entitled to access on line the reports on I-micronews.com. In this respect, the Seller will give the Buyer a maximum of 10 password, unless the multiple sites organisation of the Buyer requires more passwords. The Seller reserves the right to check from time to time the correct use of this password. 6.6 In the case of a multisite, multilicence, only the employee of the buyer can access the report or the employee of the companies in which the buyer have 100% shares. As a matter of fact the investor of a company, the joint venture done with a third party etc… can not access the report and should pay a full licence price. 7. Termination 7.1 If the Buyer cancels the order in whole or in part or postpones the date of mailing, the Buyer shall indemnify the Seller for the entire costs that have been incurred as at the date of notification by the Buyer of such delay or cancellation. This may also apply for any other direct or indirect consequential loss that may be borne by the Seller, following this decision. 7.2 In the event of breach by one Party under these conditions or the order, the non-breaching Party may send a notification to the other by recorded delivery letter upon which, after a period of thirty (30) days without solving the problem, the non-breaching Party shall be entitled to terminate all the pending orders, without being liable for any compensation. 8. Miscellaneous All the provisions of these Terms and Conditions are for the benefit of the Seller itself, but also for its licensors, employees and agents. Each of them is entitled to assert and enforce those provisions against the Buyer. Any notices under these Terms and Conditions shall be given in writing. They shall be effective upon receipt by the other Party. The Seller may, from time to time, update these Terms and Conditions and the Buyer, is deemed to have accepted the latest version of these terms and conditions, provided they have been communicated to him in due time. 9.Governing law and jurisdiction 9.1 Any dispute arising out or linked to these Terms and Conditions or to any contract (orders) entered into in application of these Terms and Conditions shall be settled by the French Commercial Courts of Lyon, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction upon such issues. 9.2 French law shall govern the relation between the Buyer and the Seller, in accordance with these Terms and conditions.