iPhone 13 camera upgrade may cause Apple
"Apple has directed its suppliers to expand manufacturing of a critical camera component in order to satisfy demand for the iPhone 13 series following its launch"
Apple has instructed its suppliers to increase production of iPhone components in preparation for the release of the iPhone 13 series later this year.
One example is the voice coil motor (VCM) in a camera, which provides the focus function.
Since the next generation of iPhones is projected to include significantly superior camera configurations, there is a projected rise in demand for VCM in the coming months. According to reports, Apple has already requested associated component vendors to expand their capacity by 30-40%.
A DigiTimes report quoting Taiwan-based voice coil motor (VCM) suppliers noted the excitement.
Apple's order pull-ins are expected to increase this month, according to suppliers. According to sources, the increasing demand will support camera advancements in the upcoming iPhone series.
Aside from the rumored improvements in the iPhone 13 camera modules, 3D sensors required for Face ID will also contribute to the greater use of VCMs. Suppliers believe that, as a result of this spike, Apple's VCMs usage will be equal to that of all Android smartphone OEMs combined.
This is especially true given the considerable decline in VCM demand for Huawei's high-end CIS and optical lenses as a result of the US sanctions.
According to the research, demand for the components from Oppo, Xiaomi, and Vivo is also strong, but the volumes just do not match those of Apple.
With Apple's work on the iPhone cameras, higher demand for VCMs has been projected for a long time. Apple is expected to include sensor-shift OIS technology in all four iPhone 13 models, including the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 small, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Voice coil motors are essential for this improvement.
Sensor-shift stabilisation is a counterbalance technique used to keep the camera's focus on a specific place when filming video. The technology, also known as In-Body Image Stabilisation (IBIS), employs a floating sensor that compensates for camera shakes while shooting with the camera. The counterweight inside the sensor allows for smooth video recordings that are free of vibrations, which are common in many video recordings.
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