The Developer Transition Kit (DTK) was released on June 22, 2020, as the prototype of the Mac computer based on the Apple A12Z Bionic processor to transition the Mac away from Intel to Apple’s ARM64-based Apple silicon. As it was before the release of the M1 Macs, Apple offered it to the developers. It was not treated as an Apple product; it was just used as a tool to enable developers to produce applications. DTK was on loan for registered Apple developers to develop and test applications for Apple’s ARM-based “Apple Silicon” Mac lineup. The device had the model number A2330, which was changed after some time, and the developers were required to return it to Apple.
The DTK features an Apple A12Z Bionic processor with eight processor cores on a single chip, 8 MB of level 2 cache, 16 GB of memory, and a 512 GB SSD. Both the memory and the SSD are onboard. In addition, the device included two USB-C ports, two USB 3.0 (USB-A) ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0.
The case (Space gray) was the same as it would be in the future Mac mini lineup. Although it looks nearly identical to earlier Mac mini models, it is entirely different internally. It has more in common with the Wi-Fi only configurations of the iPad Pro models released in 2020. The DTK was discontinued eight months after it was released, and the developers had to return it to Apple after the development was done. The A12Z processor would then be directly succeeded by the Mac mini computer and its M1 processor.
The main processor is an A12Z Bionic chip with eight processor cores on a single chip and 8 MB of level 2 cache working on 2.4 GHz. The internal memory is 16 GB, and the operating system is macOS 11 (beta version).
The diagonal measure of the screen is 6.1”, the resolution is 1792×828, 326 ppi with 1400:1 contrast ratio.
The main processor is an A12Z Bionic chip with eight processor cores on a single chip and 8 MB of level 2 cache working on 2.4 GHz. The internal memory is 16 GB, and the operating system is macOS 11 (beta version).
The battery provides continuous playback depending on the playback type, so it can run audio playback for about 65 hours, video for about 17 hours, and video stream for about 10 hours. It takes just 30 minutes to charge the battery to 50% of its capacity and also supports wireless charging, hence the user can avoid battery shortage situations.
The size of Developer Transition Kit is 1.4 inches x 7.2 inches x 7.7 inches (W x H x D), and the weight is 2.54 lbs.
Introduced: June 22, 2020 |
Discontinued: February 3, 2021 |
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Display Support |
Memory |
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Display Support |
N/A |
Level 1 Cache |
128k/128k |
Resolution |
N/A |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
8 MB |
Processor |
RAM Type |
Onboard |
|
Processors |
1 (8 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
N/A |
Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
16 GB |
Speed |
2.4 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
16 GB |
Type |
Apple A12Z Bionic |
RAM Slots |
None |
Processor Upgrade |
N/A |
Motherboard RAM |
16 GB |
FPU |
N/A |
Graphics |
|
System Bus Speed |
N/A |
Video Card |
Integrated |
Cache Bus Speed |
N/A |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
ROM/Firmware |
N/A |
Standard VRAM |
N/A |
EFI Architecture |
N/A |
Maximum VRAM |
N/A |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
512 GB SSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
Storage Dimensions |
Soldered |
Standard Modem |
None |
Storage Interface |
Onboard |
Standard AirPort |
802.11ac |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
5.0 |
|
Type |
N/A |
USB Port 3.1 |
2 (3.0) |
Battery Life |
N/A |
FireWire Ports |
None |
Description |
Keyboard |
None |
|
Case Type |
Cuboid |
Inclusive Input |
None |
Form Factor |
Mac mini Space Gray |
S-Video Output |
None |
Apple Order No |
MYAL2LL/A |
Microphone |
None |
Apple Subfamily |
Apple DTK |
Headphone |
None |
Apple Model Number |
A2330 (EMC 3568) |
Sound Out |
None |
Model ID |
ADP3,2
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Power Adapter |
N/A |
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