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Total Process Solution Study Group (TPSS) was started in mid-2003 by engineers in Japan involved in the assembly and Jisso technology for advanced portable equipment such as cellular phones and digital still cameras. Today, TPSS provides technology and detailed teardowns of smartphones, tablets, wearables, game consoles, drones, and more. The analysis is provided electronically as a PowerPoint presentation. The reports are marketed by TechSearch International, Inc.

The reports typically contain details such as:
  • Photographs of circuit boards and components
  • Component information such as vendor, type of package, size, lead count, pitch
  • X-ray images of packages
  • Detailed analysis of displays and camera modules
  • Printed circuit board (PCB) construction information

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Recent teardowns:
April-June 2022

  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro, >67 packages (PoP, FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, SiPs, DFNs, WLPs, FO-WLPs), includes camera module details, $280 (50 slides).

  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, SM-908U, >50 packages (PoP, FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, FO-WLPs, WLPs,) including details of vapor chamber, graphite sheets, display, sub-boards, camera module, FPC, and AiP details, $400 (98 slides).

  • iPad Air (2022, 5th gene.) Wi-Fi 64GB Model: MM9E3J/A, 39 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, QFNs, DFNs, WLPs), shows thermal grease for M1 processor, $250 (41 slides).

  • Semiconductor Memory Package Survey, Package examples for SRAM, DRAM, EPROM, EEPROM, NOR Flash, NAND Flash, FRAM, $180 (21 slides).

  • SD Card Analysis, Cross sections of cards showing Flash memory and passives, $200 (14 slides).

  • Analysis of Microsoft HoloLens 2, >27 packages (PoP, FBGAs, CLGAs, DFNs, QFNs, WLPs) including details of display, thermal (vapor chamber, heat pipe), laser light, graphics board, FPC connectors, $400 (118 slides).

  • Results of Compound Semiconductor Analysis, Package examples for GaAs, GaN, GaN/SiC (QFNs, PLDs), $200 (14 slides).

  • Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB, 44 packages (FBGAs, CLGAs, FLGAs, QFNs, DFNs, WLPs), including camera module details $300 (78 slides).

  • Canon PowerShot Zoom, 19 packages (FBGAs, DFNs, QFNs, WLPs), $220 (24 slides).

  • HP USI active stylus pen Model: 8NN78AA-AAA, 6 packages (LGA, DFNs, QFN, WLP), $180 (12 slides).

November/December 2021

  • Samsung Galaxy Fold (Model: SM-F907N), 51 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, QFN, SOT, FO-WLPs, WLPs) including camera module and display details, $300 (58 slides).

  • Facebook VR Headset Oculus Quest 2 128GB, 33 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, DFNs, QFNs, QFP, SOP, WLPs) including display, microphone, and antenna details, $280 (45 slides).

  • JUMEI Technology Fitness Tracker Model: F29-#1497, 7 packages (LGA, DFN QFNs, SOP), $160 (11 slides).

October 2021

  • Rakuten Smartphone BIG 5G (Model ZR01), 44 packages (FLGAs, FBGAs, WLPs) includes details of antenna, camera module, AiP including substrate, and battery, Price $250 (46 slides).

  • Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation, 21 packages (FBGAs, FLGA QFNs, DFNs, SOPs, WLP), Price $220 (25 slides).

  • PCBs used in the following products (includes layer count and features for each): Apple Watch S5 and S6, Amazfit Watch by GTS, Apple AirPods Pro, Yoga Book by Lenovo, Pocketalk AI translator by SourceNext, P30 lite smartphone by Huawei, Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy Buds, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Apple iPad Pro Wi-Fi, Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone SE, Apple iPhone XR, NEC Lavie tablet, Nichephone-S smartphone, price $200 (43 slides).

August/September 2021

  • LG Wing LM-F100V Smartphone, 50 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, DFNs, QFN, WLPs, FO-WLPs), includes details of mmWave packages, display, camera modules, and flex circuit, $350 (109 slides).

  • 3 Tablet Types of Foldable Smartphone/Tablet, details of displays and fold structure of tablets, $280 (86 slides).

  • Sony Xperia 1 Mark III SO-51B, 49 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, QFN, DRM, WLPs, FO-WLPs), details of camera modules, antennas, and flex cables, $300 (92 slides).

  • iRobot Vacuum Cleaner Roomba 870, 13 packages (SOPs, QFPs), $130 (14 slides).

  • SourceNext AI Voice Recorder AutoMemo AM1WH, 6 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, QFNs), $140 (12 slides).

  • SourceNext Digi+ VR Headset DGP-VRG01, 9 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, DFNs, QFN), $180 (17 slides).

  • QFN/DFN Materials Analyzed Report, 26 packages with details of die pad, lead plating, bonding wire and die attach material for each supplier, $200 (28 slides).

  • Valeo LiDAR SCALA Gen1 for Audi A8, 2018, 18 packages (FBGA, SO, QFN, QFP, CLGA, system description with boards and laser source, $280 (67 slides).

  • SONY Wena 3 Activity Gauge, 7 packages (FBGA, FLGA, WLPs), $130 (12 slides).

  • KEIAN Winz 8-inch Tablet, 9 packages (FBGAs, QFNs, SOPs, $150 (13 slides).

June 2021

  • Fujitsu arrows NX9, F-52A, 37 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, QFNs, SONs, WLPs, FO-WLP), Price $250 (50 slides).

  • ATOM Tech ATOM Cam and Sensors (Edge AI camera), 12 packages (FLGA, SOPs, QFNs, WLP), Price $180 (22 slides).

  • HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus, 48 packages (LGA, BGA, FBGAs, FLGAs, SOPs, QFNs, SONs, DFNs, SOT, includes Cu Clip Packages, Price $220 (36 slides).

April/May 2021

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, SM-N986U (USA), 48 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, DFN, QFN, WLPs, FO-WLPs), details of flex circuits, antenna and AiP, camera modules, and cooling system, $450 (105 slides).

  • Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SC-54A for docomo) & A51 5G UW (Verizon), 32 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, SO, DFN, WLPs, FO-WLPs, details of flex circuit cables, boards and sub-boards, antennas, and camera modules, $450 (98 slides).

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G for Verizon, 35 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, DFNs, WLPs, FO-WLPs) details of flex circuit cables and connectors, boards and sub-boards, fingerprint and optical sensor, cameras, ultra wide band wireless, antenna and AiP, $450 (122 slides).

  • Honda Sensing Camera System for automobile (Nidec, Bosch, Valero), $300 (81 slides).

  • QFN & DFN Leadless Packages, details chip size, lead count, package size, and pitch by product, includes Cu clip, $250 (47 slides).

January/February 2021

  • Samsung Galaxy S20+ 4G, 39 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGA, DFNs, QFNs, WLPs), includes details of ToF sensor and camera modules, Price $300 (55 slides).

  • Apple iPhone SE (2nd G) New Version, 31 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGA, WLPs), includes details of camera module, Price $280 (41 slides).

  • Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020), 33 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, QFNs, DFNs, SOP, WLPs), $220 (40 slides).

  • Apple Watch Series 6 (2020 model) 44mm model, 15 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, WLPs), Price $200 (23 slides).

  • Huami Amazfit GTS (Purchased in Vietnam) smart watch, 11 packages (FBGA, FLGAs, CLGA, DFN, WLPs), includes details of boards, Price $200 (25 slides).

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Cordless earphone (2020 model), 9 packages (FLGA, DFNs, WLPs), Price $180 (15 slides).

December 2020

  • Google Pixel 4a, 31 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, QFN, WLPs) including finger print sensor module, camera module and display details, Price $250 (33 slides).

  • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, A2342, >57 packages (InFO PoP, FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, QFN, DRN, WLPs, FO-WLP) including display, camera module, antenna board and mmWave AiP details, Price $600 (171 slides).

  • iPad Pro 11-inch 2020 (2nd generation) A2228 (Global model), 128GB, 30 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, QFN, DFNs, WLPs) including camera module details, Price $280, (40 slides).

October 2020

  • Fujitsu Arrows 5G, F-51A, 18 packages (no x-rays) including vapor chamber, graphite sheet, camera modules, and FPC with antenna details, $400 (78 slides).

  • Niche Phone-S MOB-N17-01, Card-size cellular phone, 6 packages (FBGAs, FLGA, QFN), $180 (11 slides).

April/May 2020

  • Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus 5G, 58 packages on main boards (FBGAs including 1 PoP, FLGAs, DFMs, WLPs, and FO-WLPs), includes details of display, location of AiP, details of Sony ToF camera, sub-boards, FPC cables with mmWave antenna, $470 (118 slides).

  • Huawei Mate 20X 5G, 64 packages on main boards (FBGAs including 2 PoPs, FLGAs, DFN, QFN, CLGA, WLPs), includes details of antennas, display, sub-boards and cables, camera, $400 (102 slides).

  • Apple AirPods Pro, 16 main packages (FBGA, FLGAs, DFN, QFN, SON, WLPs), $130 (20 slides).

January/February 2020

  • Apple iPod Touch NEW 2019, 14 packages (FBGAs including PoP, FLGAs, and WLPs), includes information on display, LED backlight, and camera module, $220 (22 slides).

  • Insta360 Go Action Camera by Shenzhen Arashi Vision, 13 packages (FBGAs, FLGA, QFNs, DFNs, SOP), $220 (23 slides).

  • Smartphone Camera Module Progress, Analysis of trends in camera modules from 2003 to 2019, (focus on dimensions, coil, screws, lens, and MP), $200 (63 slides).

November/December 2019

  • Huawei P30 Lite, 19 packages on main board (FBGAs, CCLGAs, FLGA, QFN, and WLPs), includes camera module details, $200 (26 slides).

  • Apple iPhone 11 series, 51 packages on main boards (FLGAs, FBGAs, CLGAs, WLPs including FO-WLP, comparison of 3 models in Apple iPhone 11 Series including display, removal of 3D touch sensor, antenna locations, lightning connectors and flex circuit, microphones, camera modules, modems, RF transceivers, CPUs, $500 (153 slides).

  • Lenovo Mirage Solo, 17 packages on main board (FBGAs, FLGAs, DFN, QFNs, and WLPs including FO-WLP), includes details of tracking camera and display, $200 (33 slides).

  • Apple iPad 7th Generation (2019)-WiFi Model, 17 packages on main board (FLGAs, FBGAs, DFNs, and WLPs), includes details of display, microphone modules, touch ID sensor, and camera module, $200 (33 slides).

September 2019

  • Huawei P30 Pro, 42 packages (CLGAs, FLGAs, FBGAs, QFNs, DFNs, and WLP, including MCeP PoP), details of display, camera modules, new earpiece speaker, in-display fingerprint sensor, sub-board, and cables, $470 (126 slides).

August 2019

  • Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, 37 packages (QFNs, DFNs, FLGAs, FBGAs, WLPs, includes details of antenna, magnetic slider, proximity sensor, display, camera, and wireless charger, $250 (52 slides).

July 2019

  • ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) update, 24 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, WLPs), includes images of display, flexible printed circuit, and fingerprint sensor, $220 (42 slides).

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N), 44 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, QFN, SON, WLPs, FO-WLP), compares the 5G to 4G LTE phone models, includes details of fingerprint sensors, ToF camera, displays, thermal management, and antennas, $650 (165 slides).

  • Motorola Moto 5G Mods (MOT5GMOD, MD1005G), 27 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, DFNs, WLPs, and FO-WLPs), includes details on antenna and antenna-in package (AiP), and FPC, $470 (87 slides).

  • LG V50 ThinQ 5G (LM-V500N), 46 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, QFN, DFNs, WLPs, FO-WLPs) including camera modules, displays, and FPC, $470 (97 slides).

  • Panasonic 4K TV Tuner (TU-BUHD 100), 9 packages (FBGAs, QFNs, SOP, TSOPs), Model EX-BCT2, 11 packages (DFNs, QFNs, FBGAs, SOPs, TQFPs), $250 (26 slides).

  • Samsung V-NAND SSD 970 EVO Plus 250GB, 8 packages (FBGAs, DFNs, FO-WLP) and KINGMAX Portable SSD 240GB KE31W, 7 packages (SoP, QFN, DFNs, FBGAs), $180 (15 slides).

  • KEIAN Tablet KI-R7, 7 packages (SOPs, QFP, QFNs, FBGA), $200 (17 slides).

June 2019

  • Samsung Galaxy S10+ (SM-G975F/DS, global model), 32 packages highlighted on main board (FBGAs, FLGAs, and WLPs), includes details of display, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, touch panel, module, and camera module, $300 (43 slides).

  • iPad 2018 Additional report, Apple A12X and Toshiba 64GB flash memory, details of memory and logic package construction, $200 (7 slides).

  • NEC Lavie Tab E (TE410/JAW), 20 packages on main board (FBGAs, FLGAs, QFNs, DFNs, and WLPs), includes details of display and camera module, $200 (27 slides).

  • Hard Disk Drives, Buffalo 2.0TB HDD for TV program record and data storage (shows memory in BOC, QFNs, and SOP); WD 2.0TB HDD for external and expansion (shows memory in BOC, QFNs, DFN, and SOPs), $220 (19 slides).

  • Noerden Smart Watch Life 2+, 3 packages (QFN, FLGA, COB), $150 (9 slides).

March-April 2019

  • Xiaomi Mi 9, 36 packages (FLGAs, FBGAs, FCLGAs, QFNs, WLPs, FO-WLPs), including details of camera modules, displays, fingerprint sensor, $450 (101 slides).

  • Oppo R17 Neo, 29 packages (FLGAs, FBGAs, CLGAs, DFNs, QFNs, SONs, WLPs), including details of fingerprint sensors and camera modules, $400 (75 slides).

  • Fujitsu F-01L, 27 packages (FLGAs, CLGAs, FBGAs, SO, QFNs, WLPs, FO-WLPs), including details of OLED display and camera modules, $280 (49 slides).

  • Sharp AQUOS Sense2, SH-01L, 19 packages (FLGAs, CLGAs, FBGAs, SON, QFN, WLPs, FO-WLPs), including details of display and fingerprint sensor, $280 (61 slides).

  • Apple iPad Pro (2018) Model MTXN2J/A, 39 packages (LGAs, FBGAs, DFNs, QFNs, WLPs) including details of speaker, microphone, and camera module, $280 (41 slides).

February 2019

  • Smart Watches (Fitbit ionic and Xiaomi Mi Band 2), 24 packages for both (FBGAs, LGAs, QFNs including FC, DFN, WLPs, Price $200 (33 slides).

  • Kenwood Drive Recorder DRV-W630, 7 packages (SSOPs, QFNs, FBGAs, CLGA), Price $140 (16 slides).

  • Dyson Cyclone V10, 6 packages (QFNs, SSOPs, DFNs), details of the inside of the vacuum cleaner, Price $130 (11 slides).

January 2019

  • Nokia 8 HMD Global, 31 packages (FBGAs, LGAs, QFPs, SOPs, QFNs, DFNs, and WLPs), details of OLED display and camera details, $270 (33 slides).

  • Sony PlayStation VR CUH-ZVR2 (New Version), 25 packages (FBGAs, LGAs, LGAs, WLPs, FO-WLP) including PoP, details of camera module, $300 (46 slides).

October/November 2018

  • Apple iPhone Xs Max, 51 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, QFN, WLPs, FO-WLP), includes images of wireless charger, flexible printed circuit, and display, Price $380 (72 slides).

  • ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL), 19 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, WLPs), includes images of display, flexible printed circuit, and fingerprint sensor, Price $200 (34 slides).

  • Nokia 8110 4G HMD Global, 11 packages (BGA, LGA, WLP), includes images of display, keypad, and camera module, Price $180 (20 slides).

  • DJI Drone-Mavic Air, 26 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, QFNs, DFNs, QFP, SOP, and WLPs), images of camera modules, heatspreader, IR sensors, GPS, Price $220 (59 slides).

August 2018

  • Vivo NEX, 33 packages (PoP with MCeP for bottom package, FBGAs, CLGAs, FLGAs, QFNs, SON, WLPs), includes details of display (OLED), bezel-less display, camera modules, and fingerprint sensor, $480 (115 slides).

  • Xiaomi Mi 8, 39 packages (PoP with MCeP, CLGA, FLGAs, FBGAs, QFN, SON, WLPs), includes details of facial recognition, fingerprint sensor, shows NAND flash with flip chip controller, $480 (111 slides).

  • Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s, 45 packages (PoP with MCeP for bottom package, FBGAs, CLGAs, FLGAs, QFNs, SONs, WLPs), includes details of bezel-less display, camera modules, and fingerprint sensor, $480 (134 slides).

July 2018

  • LG V30+, 39 packages (PoP with MCeP for bottom package, FBGAs, CLGAs, FLGAs, QFNs, WLPs), includes details of display (OLED), heat pipe, camera modules, and fingerprint sensor, $460 (116 slides).

  • Vivo X21 UD, 30 packages (CLGA, FLGAs, FBGAs, QFNs, SON, WLPs), includes details of display (Bezel-less), fingerprint sensors, shows main board and sub-board, $450 (100 slides).

  • Huawei P20 Pro, 45 packages (PoP with MCeP for bottom package, FBGAs, CLGAs, FLGAs, QFNs, SONs, WLPs), includes details of camera modules, fingerprint sensor, shows main board and sub-board, $460 (114 slides).

  • AI Speakers: Amazon Alexa - 10 packages (QFNs, FBGAs, CLGAs); Google Home - 9 packages (FBGAs, WGN, TSOP, SSOP); LINE Clova WAVE - 26 packages (QFNs, DFNs, FBGAs, WLPs, CLGA, TO, SSOP); SONY LF-S50G - 7 packages (QFNs, FBGAs, CLGA, BOC, TSOP); Google Home mini - 2 packages (QFN, SOP); ONKYO Smart Sp G3 - 12 packages (QFNs, FBGAs, CLGAs, SOPs), $350 (113 slides).

  • Amazon Echo Show, 21 packages (CLGAs, FLGAs, FCBGAs, SON, QFNs), includes details of metal shielding and touch screen panel, $380 (83 slides).

May 2018

  • Samsung Galaxy S9, 48 packages (FLGAs, PoP, FBGAs, CLGAs, QFN, SOs, SON, WLPs), includes details of display, camera modules, and antenna, Price $480 (135 slides).

  • Samsung Galaxy S9+, 48 packages (FLGAs, FBGAs, SONs, QFN, SOs, CLGA, WLPs), includes details of camera modules and fingerprint sensor, Price $500 (125 slides).

  • B&S Partners AzICHI PVR-40 Portable Video Player, 5 packages (SOPs, QFP, QFNs), Price $80 (10 slides).

  • COWON AQ2 Video Event Data Recorder, 13 packages (SOPs, QFNs, LGAs), includes camera module, Price $130 (18 slides).

  • Mothertool MT-EN1S Sound Level Meter, 4 packages (SOPs, COB), Price $80 (10 slides).

March 2018

  • Casio Digital Camera GZE-1, GEC-10 (Controller with LCD) & GEC-1 (Remote Controller), 23 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CBGA, QFNs, WLPs, plus MCM Bluetooth module), Price $230, (38 slides).

January 2018

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8, 41 packages (FBGAs, FLGAs, CLGAs, QFN, SONs, CBGA, WLPs, including PoP), details of display, camera modules, iris scan, and S-pen, Price $450 (103 slides).

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