PACKAGING Embedded

Discover Samsung’s key devices, advanced packaging technical choices and main suppliers.

Tearing down the Samsung Galaxy S9+, this report focuses in on more than 40 integrated circuits (ICs) from the main boards.

It will help you to identify the manufacturers, the packaging size, type and pitch as well as the function of the main ICs of the S9+. A physical analysis of the main substrates highlights internal structures and technologies used for the printed circuit boards (PCBs).

The report includes teardown photos, detailed package identifications and descriptions, and is accompanied by an Excel file summarizing the S9+ chipset and breaking down the devices by supplier, packages or footprint.

Overview/Introduction

Executive Summary

Physical Analysis

• Views and dimensions of the S9+
• S9+ teardown
• Electronic boards high definition photos
• Main component markings, packaging type, dimensions, pitch, pin count and identification
• PCB surface, cross section and minimum line width
• IC package breakdown
• IC manufacturer design wins
• IC package footprint

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