Microsoft Surface Go. Source: IHS Markit
The newest of Microsoft's Surface series of touchscreen PCs, the Surface Go bills itself as having "laptop-to-tablet" flexibility. News and media network The Verge called it "Microsoft's hybrid PC dream made real." Specs from Microsoft note its USB-C and optional 4G LTE connectivity, and its capacity for up to nine hours of battery life.
The following is an overview of a teardown analysis conducted by IHS Technology Teardown Services.
Microsoft Surface Go (final assembly/main enclosure). Source: IHS Markit
Summary points:
- Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y processor
- 10 in 1800 x 1200 IGZO LCD display with metal mesh touchscreen
- 4GB LPDDR3-1866 SDRAM, 64GB NAND flash
- 8MP primary camera, 5MP secondary camera
Target market: Mass market
Released: August 2018
Pricing: $399 USD
Availability: Worldwide
Total manufacturing cost: $308.05 (including direct materials and manufacturing)
Microsoft Surface Go (primary camera module). Source: IHS Markit
Major components:
- CPU, Intel Pentium 4415Y, Dual-Core, 1.6 GHz, 2 MB Cache, w/ Integrated Intel HD Graphics 615, 14 nm - MFR: INTEL CORP - MPN: HE8067702740018 - (Qty: 1)
- 10 in Diagonal, TFT LCD, IGZO, IPS, 1800 x 1200, N/T, 106.6g, w/ Integral Rigid PCB - MFR: SHARP CORP - MPN: LQ100P1JX51 - (Qty: 1)
- 10 in Diagonal, Metal Mesh, Direct Bonding, w/ Corning Gorilla 3 Glass, w/ Integral Flex & Rigid PCB - (Qty: 1)
- 10-Layer, FR4/RCF HDI, Any Layer Stacked Via, Lead-Free - MFR: TRIPOD TECHNOLOGY - (Qty: 1)
- Flash, eMMC NAND, 64 GB - MFR: SK HYNIX INC - MPN: H26M74002HMR - (Qty: 1)
- SDRAM, LPDDR3-1866, 2 GB - MFR: SK HYNIX INC - MPN: H9CCNNNBKTALBR-NUD - (Qty: 2)
- Battery Pack, Li-Polymer, 2-Cell, 7.66 V, 3411 mAh, 26.12 Wh, w/ Integral Flex PCB - MFR: SIMPLO TECHNOLOGY CO LTD - MPN: G16QA043H - (Qty: 1)
- Enclosure, Main, Bottom, Die-Cast Magnesium Alloy, Machined, Anodized, Printed, w/ 30 Metal Tab, Laser Etched - (Qty: 1)
- Primary Camera Module, 8MP, BSI CMOS, 1/3.2 in Format, Auto Focus Lens, 5P Lens - (Qty: 1)
Microsoft Surface Go (main PCB). Source: IHS Markit
Click here, or click the image above, to download a PDF showing more detail of the main PCB teardown.
Microsoft Surface Go (display overview). Source: IHS Markit
