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🎁 Win Laptop, smartphones, Scholarships in Unacademy UCSC Test this Sunday at 11AM & 5PM https://unacademy.onelink.me/nWi1/bzd2zxr2 In this video, renowned UPSC Educator Dr. Mrunal Patel will explain the terms merchant silicon company and Anciliarisation for the benefit of job aspirants in India who are preparing for various competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC-CGL, State Servies (StatePSC), Banking, IBPS, RBI, CAPF, CDS, etc. These terms have come up in news due to recent launch of Apple M4 processor chips. # # # Merchant silicon company - A merchant silicon company is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures semiconductor chips (ASICs or FPGAs) to sell to other companies. These companies don't build their own end products like smartphones or computers but rather provide the building blocks for others to do so. This allows for specialization, innovation, and economies of scale. - Apple's silicon strategy is distinct from merchant silicon companies, as explained by Tim Millet, VP of Platform Architecture at Apple. Unlike merchant silicon firms that sell chips to third parties and add margins, Apple designs its chips exclusively for its products, enabling superior performance and cutting-edge innovation. - Therefore Apple products such as MacBook an iPhones are relatively cheaper compared to rival products when comparing performance per watt of power consumed. # # # Ancillarisation - It is a business strategy where a company outsources non-core functions or activities to specialized third-party providers. This allows the company to focus on its core competencies, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. e.g. Dell and Lenovo using chips made by Intel, Nvidia and Qualcomm - however Apple company usually avoids this. # # # Links 1. Free Download the topicwise PYQ paperset, monthly current affairs magazine, & more from https://unacademy.com/content/upsc/downloads/ 2. Prelims - Beginner Comprehensive strategy : https://unacademy.com/class/comprehensive-strategy-for-upsc-cse-20252026/92QMBPIK (🔖FREE unlock Code: 'Mrunal.org') 3. Prelims - Repeaters mistakes and plan-B:  https://youtu.be/400cFX2b7eg?si=lcv1jXLeU_cD6os5 4. Mains Roadmap: https://youtu.be/DRorb5TquXA?si=N3IQebV2Ks879SiV 5. Join Unacademy course for UPSC preparation https://unacademy.com/goal/upsc-civil-services-examination-ias-preparation/KSCGY/subscribe?plan_type=plus&referral_code=mrunal.org