This Secret Technology Will Make The IPhone 17 Super Thin Air

Rumors say the iPhone 17 Air is only 5.5 mm thick. (photo: x @ProAndroid)

JAKARTA - A new leak reveals that a new technology called Copper Post made by LG Innotek can be the key behind the ultra-thin design of the iPhone 17 Air. This mini-engineering innovation helps phones manage heat while saving space, so that the A19 Pro chip can run at full performance without sacrificing sleek designs.

Making a thinner phone is not an easy job. There are two main problems manufacturers are always facing: how to deal with the heat of an increasingly powerful processor, and where to place the battery. Over the years, each millimeter cut from the device body always means a compromise between performance and battery life.

This is very crucial for devices like the iPhone 17 Air, which according to reports will be Apple's thinest iPhone in history.

Copper Post, Apple's Secret Weapon

Rumors say the iPhone 17 Air is only 5.5 mm thick. With such a thin body, a chip as strong as the A19 Pro certainly risks experiencing thermal threading or decreased performance due to excess heat. However, Apple is reported to have found the answer through Copper Post technology from LG Innotek.

According to Korean media reports, Joongang, this technology replaces the old method in the form of round solder balls to connect chips with circuit boards. Instead, LG Innotek uses a small copper pillar with a solder ball on it. It's like building a stable column rather than piling up small balls, the result is a semiconductor substrate that can be reduced by up to 20%.

Although it looks simple, this change has a big impact:

- Make the chip design more compact and stable.

- Helping heat disposal is more effective.

- Allows Apple to make iPhone thinner without losing performance.

This technology is not entirely new. Apple has already conducted an initial trial on the iPhone 16e communication chip earlier this year, and the results are satisfactory. Now, the innovation is ready to be applied to the iPhone 17 Air.

In addition to the kitchen runway, Apple still relies on its two old partners for the screen sector. Samsung Display and LG Display are said to be the main suppliers of power-efficient LTPO OLED panels for the iPhone 17 Air. This screen is designed to remain luxurious as well as efficient in energy use.

Analysts assess that the existence of Copper Posts could play an important role in the future, especially if Apple actually launches a foldable iPhone. A foldable panel device will certainly face unique challenges related to heat and internal space. Technology that can create a thinner and more efficient form factor will be crucial to make it happen.

With this innovation, the iPhone 17 Air will not only appear as Apple's thinest cellphone, but also emphasize how micro engineering technology can change the direction of the smartphone industry.