The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 95 I gave him a watch in the hope that he would eat and rest on time.
"You're still talking nonsense." Wang Ya rolled her eyes at him and continued, "You secretly left the plan. The teacher and other experts and professors looked at it and unanimously agreed that it was highly feasible."

"Now the entire research team has moved to the Semiconductor Research Institute and is working overtime on experiments."

Li Mu pretended to be dumbfounded and said, "Ah, is that so?"

"I felt like I had written it wrong, and I was embarrassed to come back for a few days."

"So that direction is correct? I thought it was wrong and thought about other directions for several days. It seems that my experience is still insufficient!"

Wang Ya looked at Li Mu's expression suspiciously, but couldn't see anything wrong.

"By the way, why didn't you go with us to the experiment?" Li Mu noticed this and quickly tried to divert her attention.

Wang Ya temporarily put aside her doubts and said, "The teachers were worried that you wouldn't see anyone when you came back, so they asked me and Xu Qing to come back and take a look."

"Now that you're back, let's go to the Semiconductor Research Institute."

"No, no." Li Mu Li Mu shook his head.

At this critical stage, as he is the one who proposed the entire theoretical framework, he will definitely attract the attention of many people.

What’s even more terrifying is that they will all come to ask Li Mu questions!

Seeing Wang Ya's suspicious look, Li Mu could only come up with an excuse to explain: "Since Professor Huang and the others didn't look for me, it means that I don't need to contribute anymore."

"Although we have overcome the key process problems of integrated circuits, there is still a long way to go before we can achieve the goal of large-scale integration."

"I still don't have enough experience in specific experiments, so I can't be of much help. So I want to continue to delve deeper into the theories I am good at and play a greater role."

In a hurry, Li Mu could only bring up his work on large-scale integrated circuit design.

"So that's how it is. No wonder I rarely see you in the lab." Wang Ya showed a little regret on her face, but she had no doubts.

Although scientific research emphasizes both theory and practice, theoretical talents are more difficult to find.

Their role is similar to Li Mu's now, controlling the general direction and then assigning specific research tasks to others to implement.

By adopting this approach, theoretical talents like Li Mu can have more time and energy to study more projects.

Wang Ya said: "In this case, I will tell the teachers the news when I get back."

Li Mu's face changed slightly. If Huang Xinhua and others knew about the large-scale integrated circuits now, the trouble would be no less than going to the Semiconductor Research Institute now.

"But now I'm more curious, what stage have you reached in your research?" Wang Ya did not leave in a hurry, but asked curiously.

Li Mu always seems to be one step ahead of them.

If possible, Wang Ya wanted to catch up with him.

Li Mu could see the stubborn determination in Wang Ya's eyes to get to the bottom of the matter.

He sighed inwardly.

Wang Ya's father sacrificed his life for the country and became a martyr who fought for peace for generations to come.

He couldn't ignore Wang Ya's request.

Li Mu thought about it and felt that it would be okay to say a little:
"Through a complete set of planar process technologies such as grinding, polishing, oxidation, diffusion, photolithography, epitaxial growth, and evaporation, it is a necessary step in the production of integrated circuits to simultaneously manufacture components such as transistors, diodes, resistors, and capacitors on a single silicon wafer."

"We have actually completed most of these parts. What I am considering is the layout of the integrated circuit after completion."

"Perhaps a rough design can be used for small-scale integration, but when it comes to large-scale integration in the future, a scientific and reasonable design solution will definitely be needed."

After saying that, Li Mu hesitated for a moment before taking out a stack of drawings from his bag.

He said: "This is my design idea for large-scale integration. If you are curious, you can take a look at it."

"Is this... okay?" Wang Ya looked at the design drawing in Li Mu's hand, her eyes full of desire.

But this is Li Mu's research result, how can she take it away?

"No problem." Li Mu smiled and continued, "Besides, most of these design drawings are scraps and are not important in the first place."

"Maybe after reading this, you'll have some good ideas and can share them with me."

"Didn't Professor Huang always say that we should communicate more? Why don't you want to?"

After listening to it, Wang Ya hesitated for a while before solemnly taking the manuscript paper: "Of course I am willing, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down for your help."

……

Three days passed in a flash.

Semiconductor Research Institute, inside the laboratory.

After seven days and six nights of research, the eyes of all the researchers involved were now bloodshot, and everyone had the same look of fatigue on their faces.

However, they had no time to rest and continued to work hard on the experiments.

If the director of the institute had not forced everyone to sleep six hours a day, some of the older experts would probably be lying in bed by now.

Fortunately, the results are worthy of the efforts of each of them.

……

The humming sound of machines running never stops in the laboratory.

Seven or eight researchers conducted the experiment in an orderly manner, skillfully completing each step to perfection.

The corridor outside the laboratory door was full of researchers. The entrance was packed with people, and from time to time someone would stretch their neck to look inside, waiting for the final results.

"Will it succeed?" Wang Shoujue stood in front of the experimental table, looking at the busy researchers, and for the first time a look of nervousness appeared in his eyes.

Not only him, but also Huang Xinhua, Lu Qian, Gu Ming, and all the experts and professors in the Beijing Institute of Technology were so nervous that they held their breath.

The research on integrated circuits took only two months from project initiation to the current verification of results.

If it succeeds in the end, it will be a miracle in the history of world science!
……

As the researchers carefully installed each transistor on the integrated circuit template, the heavy stone hanging in everyone's heart seemed even heavier.

After that, it is packaging. After the bare chips are cut out from the wafer and pass the test, they are placed tightly on a substrate that serves as a support and fixation.

Then use multiple metal wires to connect the metal contact points on the bare chip and the external pins through welding and bury them in resin.

Finally, seal it with a plastic tube to form the entire chip.

Once this step is completed, only the final test remains.

……

After a long time, the experimenter in charge of the test finally raised his head and waved to everyone behind him.

A shout, almost like a roar, came from his chest: "Success! Medium-scale integration, far beyond Emperor M!"

The fiery emotions in the voice instantly ignited everyone:

"Success, finally success!" "Our Xia country's first chip!"

"This time, let Emperor M know that we are no worse than them!"

……

The cheers were like a surging wave, starting from the laboratory and spreading to the entire semiconductor research institute.

The young researcher in charge of the final assembly finally squeezed through the crowd and came up to report the situation:
"Director, we measured the resistance between each pin of the integrated circuit and the ground pin using the open circuit measurement method, and we determined that the experiment passed."

"Xia Country's first integrated circuit, a chip with 300 transistors, has been declared a success!"

Looking at the young researcher who was trembling with excitement, Wang Shoujue patted his shoulders twice, tears welling up in his eyes, and said two good words in a row.

This result did not disappoint their hard work day and night!

"Director, we succeeded!" Wang Shoujue took a deep breath and looked at Wu Youxiang, the director of the Semiconductor Research Institute beside him.

Wu Youxiang wiped the tears from his eyes and said with a smile: "Yes, we succeeded!"

After that, he looked at all the experts, professors, and researchers around him and said loudly: "Thank you for your hard work. Without your efforts, we would not have achieved today's results!"

Someone immediately responded: “It’s not hard, not hard at all!”

"If I could produce results this quickly every time, it would be worth dying in the lab!"

"Go away, stop talking about life and death, just live well, we still have to dedicate our whole lives to the country!" Wu Youxiang scolded with a smile.

However, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he looked at Huang Xinhua and the experts and professors who were invited to participate in the experiment, bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your hard work. Without you, there would be no chip today."

"You are the greatest contributors to integrated circuits!"

"Director, you are too kind. This is the result of our joint efforts." Huang Xinhua said quickly.

Lu Qian on the side said with a smile: "No need to be modest, I think the greatest contributor is still studying in school!"

As soon as these words were spoken, many experts and professors laughed.

Some researchers at the Semiconductor Research Institute were suddenly confused. After all, not everyone was qualified to participate in the previous discussion.

I hurriedly asked people around me and found out that the reason they were able to conduct the experiment so smoothly was because of the help of a sophomore student from Beijing Institute of Technology!

This news immediately made all the researchers at the Semiconductor Research Institute drop their jaws.

Wang Shoujue smiled and reminded: "Director, we must report this good news as soon as possible, not only to make the leaders happy, but also to make the people of the whole country happy!"

"Yes, yes, look how happy I am, I even forgot about this!" Wu Youxiang slapped his head when he heard this, and after hurriedly giving a few instructions, he left the Semiconductor Research Institute.

……

Somewhere in a compound.

Leader Yuan had been handling affairs all night and had just taken a nap at the table when he heard some voices coming from outside.

He put on his clothes, walked out, and saw that it was Guo Mo, the president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who was accompanied by a middle-aged man in a research suit.

Leader Yuan remembered the other person, who seemed to be the director of the Semiconductor Research Institute.

"I'm sorry, leader, we didn't know you were resting." Guo Mo saw him coming out and quickly apologized.

Leader Yuan waved his hand and said, "Oh, it's okay, it's okay, have a good rest."

"You came to see me, is there something urgent?"

Guo Mo said: "It doesn't matter, but it's a happy event, I want to report it to you so that you can be happy too."

"Oh, what happy event is it that allows you two to come together?" Leader Yuan asked curiously.

Guo Mo didn't say anything and looked at Wu Youxiang.

The latter immediately recalled, stepped forward and said loudly:
"Leader, our semiconductor institute has successfully made the first medium-scale integrated chip!"

"In semiconductor research, we have surpassed Emperor M!"

Upon hearing the news, Yuan's slightly tired face suddenly showed excitement: "Great, well done, thank you for your hard work, and the comrades in the Semiconductor Research Institute!"

"Come in quickly and tell me how you developed the chip."

"By the way, no one has to work so hard for research that they forget to eat and sleep, right? You researchers like to stay up late every day, but it's not good to ruin your health. You have to pay attention to this."

Hearing Leader Yuan's concern, Wu Youhao's eyes couldn't help but become slightly moist.

He first explained the entire process of integrated circuit research, which was highly praised by Yuan’s leaders.

Finally, he emphasized: "Leader, it's all thanks to this student named Li Mu."

"If he hadn't designed the theoretical framework from a high-level perspective and laid a solid foundation for subsequent research, our semiconductor research institute wouldn't have been able to develop the chip so quickly."

Wang Shoujue used to often praise Li Mu in his ears, but he didn't believe it and thought it was exaggerated.

But now the chips have been developed and the facts are before our eyes. We have to believe it even if we don’t want to. People are really capable!

Thinking of this, Wu Youxiang couldn't help but say, "I think we should quickly send this kind of talent to our Semiconductor Research Institute."

If Li Mu did not enter the institute as soon as possible and contribute to the country's construction, it would be a waste of his life to stay in Beijing Institute of Technology as a student.

After hearing this, Leader Yuan couldn't help but laugh and said:

"You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. If you let him go directly to the research institute now, it may not be a good thing. Not only is he too young, but he also needs to continue to study and further his education."

Guo Mo on the side also smiled and said: "Everyone will end up in the semiconductor research institute anyway, what are you worried about?"

Hearing this, Wu Youxiang also came back to his senses and said:
"Leader, you are right. I was too impatient."

"Li Mu is growing very well. If you interfere, it may just be a case of forcing him to grow too fast."

Leader Yuan smiled and said, "That's right. What we need to do is to protect Li Mu and allow him to maximize his talents!"

Guo Mo and Wu Youxiang couldn't help but nodded heavily.

After that, Leader Yuan asked in detail about Li Mu's performance in the experiment. When he heard that he could guide experts and professors from all over the country to conduct experiments, he nodded repeatedly with a smile on his face in praise.

After reporting all matters concerning integrated circuits, Guo Mo prepared to leave with Wu Youxiang.

But just as the two were about to walk out the door, Leader Yuan suddenly called them, thought for a moment, sat down at the table, took out a piece of stationery and wrote a letter.

After putting the letter away, he seemed to feel that it was not enough, and took off a watch he always carried with him from his left wrist: "It has been with me for many years. It looks a bit old, but the hour and minute hands are not broken."

"I know this young classmate. He often forgets to eat and sleep when studying and researching. He is still young and his body can hold on, but this is not okay!"

"I gave him the watch in the hope that he can eat and rest on time, and keep healthy for himself and the country!"

"Please pass it to Li Mu for me and tell him that maintaining a healthy body is the mission entrusted to him by the country and the people!"

(End of this chapter)