Reinventing the Millennium

There are problems with the technical progress of ice cores, which is a very serious matter.

Although the equipment purchased and the technology introduced are the limit of what is possible, the 130nm process technology authorized by Belgium obviously cannot be the most advanced in the industry.

Judging from the current public information, TSMC just announced at the Japan Semiconductor Exhibition in December last year that they are the first semiconductor company in the world to use immersion lithography technology to produce full-featured 90nm chips.

At the same time, there is definite news in the industry that they are conducting risky trial production of 65nm.

Regardless of process or technology, TSMC is far ahead.

Of course, if you set your sights on being number one in the world, you will inevitably have anxiety. If you set your sights on being number two, third, or fourth in the world, you will still have anxiety.

UMC, GlobalFoundries, and Intel are basically using 90nm technologies for commercial mass production. However, their process routes are different. TSMC’s immersion lithography route is the optimal solution.

Fang Zhuo knew these industry news, and it was difficult not to worry about the progress of the ice core.

The most fearful thing is that the risky trial production of 130nm will be pushed back to the second half of the year, and then mass production with high yield rate will be carried out, and the time will rush to next year.

At that time, the 65nm technology in the industry must have matured, and competitors began to rush towards 40nm... The gap became wider and wider, and as time went by, R\u0026D investment increased, and matching market demand created a vicious cycle for latecomers.

The road is tough.

While Fang Zhuo was inquiring about the latest news from SMIC, he was so worried that he couldn't sleep.

In two days, before he even finished the game, he was already angry and had blisters at the corners of his mouth.

"Xiao Su, you said that the leaders of Anhui Province are so committed to supporting the ice core. If they really make a mess, I will be heartbroken." Fang Zhuo sighed while sitting behind his desk, flipping through the materials.

"I'm sorry for the folks in my hometown?" Su Wei learned about the news in the industry, but she didn't think it was that serious. "I can only say that it's not that good, but it's not that bad, right?"

"Hometown elders, company talents, and industrial opportunities." Fang Zhuo sighed, "It's not easy. When I think about these these past two days, I feel like it was a waste and I feel sorry."

Su Wei reminded: "There are still investors."

Fang Zhuo nodded calmly: "Oh yes, there are investors."

He closed the materials and continued: "Money really can't solve the problem at this time. Why is this technology, technology, technology so difficult? Qiu Ciyun is a master. He invited Hu Zhengming to give guidance and poached elites from various factories to buy It’s still difficult to get advanced equipment and spend a lot of money to import process technology from Belgium!”

Su Wei thought for a while and quoted Bing Xin's poem to comfort Bing Xin: "People can only admire the beauty of the successful flower! But at the beginning, her buds were soaked in the tears of struggle and sprinkled everywhere. A rain of sacrificial blood.”

Fang Zhuo was silent for a while and laughed at himself: "I'm a little impatient. It's easy to think the worst when it comes to areas that are hard to figure out. This time I still have to ask Mr. Zhang to save the situation. Bingxin and Sinocore are all in trouble." There is a certain amount of competition.”

Su Wei nodded.

In the past two days, she has also been checking out the help that SMIC can provide.

First of all, SMIC achieved mass production of 130nm technology last year, in 2004.

Secondly, the introduction of this 130nm technology also comes from the Belgian Microelectronics Research Center IMEC. Both sides have the same origin.

Finally, a considerable part of Bingxin's key technical talents come from SMIC, which can be considered... the same origin.

SMIC is fully capable of helping Bingxin overcome the process difficulties of 130nm technology.

However, the other party has no reason to help Bingxin. Let’s not talk about the competitive relationship. SMIC’s own situation is very bad. The rumored high compensation amount forces it to focus on its own development.

Su Wei felt that if it were her, she would have doubts about whether she would be willing to help and how much help she could provide.

But there are also variables, such as what is the relationship between Mr. Fang and Mr. Zhang.

She watched Mr. Fang dial District Chief Qiu's number, and planned to see how he was seeking help this time.

"Hey, old leader, hey, are you busy?" Fang Zhuo glanced at Xiao Su, pressed the external voice button, and greeted Qiu Xiaoguan on the other end of the phone enthusiastically.

"There will be a meeting later, Mr. Fang. Just tell me what's going on." Judy was very direct.

"It's nothing. I think it's almost the Chinese New Year. I may not be in Shanghai during the Spring Festival, so I won't be able to pay New Year greetings to the old leader in person." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "So, I made a special trip to buy a few boxes of the Buddha's Hand variety of Wuyi Rock Tea. , let you taste and appreciate it.”

Judy was suspicious: "Is that all?"

"I also want to report on the work of Yike and Yongke Real Estate in Shanghai. Does the old leader have time tomorrow night or the day after tomorrow? I will send the car to pick you up." Fang Zhuo said in a brisk tone.

Judy changed her thoughts, but she still couldn't figure out the purpose of this call. This was Mr. Fang's fault.

He thought for a few more seconds and asked, "Just the two of us?"

"If it's convenient, old leader, can you call Mr. Zhang from SMIC? He's both in Pudong. I also have some questions I'd like to ask him." Fang Zhuo said in a serious tone.

Judy suddenly realized that this was Mr. Fang.

He laughed and scolded: "You are an old leader, Mr. Fang, Mr. Fang, you are really good at it."

"From Lin'an to Shencheng, from Guohao.com to Yike, old leaders are always old leaders." Fang Zhuo said respectfully.

"Mr. Fang, I'm getting goosebumps." Qiu Di complained, "The day after tomorrow, I have to see if I, a junior official, can invite Mr. Zhang. Are you sure you have a problem to ask him for? You won't fight, right? I I seem to have heard some news about your ice core digging people out of its core."

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhang is a generous person. It just so happens that SMIC is now expected to resolve the dispute with Nanbian. I want to talk to him." Fang Zhuo said.

Judy happily agreed, thinking that she would have to ridicule Mr. Xia in front of him the night after tomorrow.

Fang Zhuo hung up the phone and said to Su Wei: "At the critical moment, we still need Lao Qiu. The old leader is the old leader."

Su Wei smiled in agreement, and then asked a little question: "Are you going to give him the Bergamot rock tea you gave me?"

"Well, actually I still have a very good Dahongpao for you." Fang Zhuo said with a smile.

"Is Dahongpao's tea soup good for your throat?" Su Wei asked.

Fang Zhuo said seriously: "That's great."

…

In a blink of an eye, the appointed time came.

The dinner was a small one, with only four people in total.

The leaders Lao Qiu, SMIC President Zhang, and Fang Zhuo only brought Xiao Su.

It took a little trouble for Judy to save Mr. Zhang this time, but who really has such an old leadership status, he only betrayed his face twice more.

"Mr. Zhang is already on the way. Mr. Fang, you, an old leader, are always asking when can we bring ice cores to Pudong for development." Qiu Di made the request jokingly when he saw Fang Zhuo.

"There will be, there will be, as long as the ice core develops well, everything will be possible." Fang Zhuo promised.

Before Judy could comment on this fake attitude, another client arrived.

Zhang Rujing pushed the door open and came in. He took a glance and said, "Mr. Fang, long time no see. Bing Xin is really messed up by you."

Before Fang Zhuo could answer, another person walked in behind Zhang Rujing.

"Mr. Fang, Mr. Su, this is Dr. Jiang Shangzhou." Zhang Rujing introduced the two of Yike. As for District Chief Qiu, they knew each other.

Today this is not a four-person dinner, but a five-person dinner.