Reinventing the Millennium

Fang Zhuo was not surprised that Morningstar was willing to invest, but Wei Boyun, the marketing director, was a little surprised when he agreed very decisively.

In this case, this is a harmonious win-win situation, and there is no need to go to war over it.

Morningstar can continue to consolidate the mainland market and develop with the development of LCD TVs, and is expected to become a pivotal player in related markets around the world.

Changhong, Meiling and even other TV manufacturers that may be leveraged can continue to focus on product competition.

Fang Zhuo called out three old friends who had been through the storm this time. He was very confident about their camp attributes. In addition, Bingxin could increase its holdings during the financing period. This time, it seemed that Morningstar Semiconductor was considering It can proceed naturally.

Because they were talking so close to Chenxing and the school, Fang Zhuo and Su Wei felt a little emotional when they talked about their differences.

"This Wei Boyun is very straightforward. There is no fault at all. He is a talented person. When he came to Luzhou to find me, I thought he was good at what he did."

Su Wei smiled and said: "It's easy for people to open the mainland market. As long as it stabilizes, the sea and the sky will be brighter. Of course, I don't want to be troublesome at this time. What if you always have a bad temper and go to the United States to get Jenny back? Then Aren’t you asking for trouble?”

Genesis was the king of the previous generation and once supplied more than 60% of the world's TV chips.

Its performance in the LCD era was very slow, but now it has discovered its own decline and is trying to regain orders from TV manufacturers.

Su Wei continued: "The school network is different. I suddenly got an investment opportunity from a new website. I don't know what your president Fangda wants to do. They themselves have been in contact with investors, and the young people are very energetic. I just don’t want your stinky money from Mr. Fang.”

Fang Zhuo shook his head. He never thought money was bad. Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore.

Su Wei glanced at Mr. Fang and asked curiously: "What's next for Morningstar Semiconductor? What should we do next?"

"Morningstar is of course Ice Core's best partner." Fang Zhuo replied, "In the upper part, there is Morningstar's IC design, in the middle, there is Ice Core's wafer manufacturing, in the lower part, there are domestic TV manufacturers, and next to it there is BOE's LCD screen that is about to be put into production. , I am very optimistic about the vitality that this domestic industrial chain can burst out."

He thought for a while and then said: "Although I took over Changhong's overseas channels in order to give it a hand, this channel may still play some role. As long as BOE's production capacity is increased, domestic TV's Competitiveness can be improved immediately overseas."

Su Wei continued: "The stronger domestic TV is, the more ice core production capacity can be increased. Mr. Fang, your plan is really cracking. Even if you can't promote Morningstar to be listed in the mainland, everyone will still gain something." of."

Fang Zhuo considered: "Take your time. Shenxin Science and Technology will try to let Morningstar set up a research institute in Shanghai. If it really doesn't work in the future, it will branch out into subsidiaries in the mainland market. Well, everyone is satisfied with the current situation. We’ll see when the time comes.”

Su Wei nodded, knowing that Mr. Fang still had to adapt to local conditions.

The trend of Morning Star is good, but she feels that there will definitely be changes on the school network. News of Penguin’s entry has only spread in a small area. Its current traffic strategy has revealed its impressiveness, and it is difficult for a start-up team to cope with it.

…

The financing of Morningstar Semiconductor is led by Xu Xin of Capital Today. The specific scale of financing and shares may not be finalized in a short time, but the two parties are in agreement on the premise that the prospects of LCD TVs are rising.

Fang Zhuo waited for Xu Xin to arrive in Shencheng and exchanged some opinions with her about Morningstar Semiconductor before heading to Luzhou to inspect the ice core.

Just like last year, Bingxin was still working hard on risky mass production in the first half of the year. The difference this time is that there is no technical assistance from SMIC.

Objectively speaking, although Professor Hu Zhengming leads a technical team that constantly replenishes blood, the gap in strength is still obvious.

However, Qiu Ciyun was quite optimistic when he accompanied Mr. Fang and explained the progress of 90nm risk mass production, and declined Mr. Fang’s suggestion to solicit SMIC experts again.

"Mr. Fang, we have completed 99% of the work, and we only need a kick. You turn around and pull SMIC over again. Whose does this belong to?"

"To be honest, I think completely independent digestion and absorption is also very important for our team. Don't panic when the Taiwanese side has to mass-produce again. The further the process goes, the more time we have to catch up."

Qiu Ciyun knew that Mr. Fang often silently checked with the Taiwanese reporter.

Fang Zhuo was pointed out by Mr. Qiu and didn't hide it: "I just feel that we have been able to buy equipment and technology, raise money, and attract people during this period of time. It would be a loss if we didn't pursue it two more steps."

Taiji completed the trial production of 65nm last year and will definitely start OEM mass production this year.

Moreover, according to Taiwanese media reports, it uses the third-generation copper process and low-k process, and the transistor density is twice that of the 90nm process.

There are even rumors in the industry that Jiang Shangyi, who is about to retire, said that Taiwan's 65nm will cost less than 90nm.

Professor Hu Zhengming, who had been silent next to him, shook his head and said: "Mr. Fang, we need to have a solid mentality to do this. The gap between ice core and Taiji is not only the process, but also general-purpose, mixed-signal/RF, embedded DRAM memory, multi-core Sub-programmable non-volatile memory, embedded flash memory, high voltage, power management and MEMS technology are all comprehensively backward. If we were to be as anxious as you are, all our hair would fall out in two days."

Qiu Ciyun looked a little dumbfounded at Mr. Fang's expression and said with a smile: "Is it hard to remember? Mr. Fang, just remember that GP, MS/RF, eDRAM, MNVM, eFLASH, HV, BCD and MEMS processes are all backward. If the leader When asked, if you tell us this, you can get us some support."

Fang Zhuo: "..."

Hu Zhengming and Qiu Ciyun looked at each other and smiled.

Fang Zhuo saw that these two people could still laugh at this time, but he was not so anxious about the risky mass production of 90nm.

He sighed and asked: "There is so much difference between us and Taiji, what about SMIC?"

"SMIC is almost one generation behind now." Hu Zhengming mused, "40nm is definitely on the agenda, but if we give SMIC another three years, we won't talk about the overall process gap, but just the process, there may be hope. Only half a body behind."

Fang Zhuo was very happy to hear this and asked: "Professor Hu, where are we?"

Hu Zhengming heard Mr. Fang's mood again and said with a smile: "Anyway, if I work until Mr. Qiu retires, it will be almost the same."

Fang Zhuo glanced at Mr. Qiu.

Qiu Ciyun slapped his thigh and said reproachfully: "Hey, Professor Hu, look at what you said, Mr. Fang now wishes that I would retire tomorrow."

Hu Zhengming laughed.

Fang Zhuo also laughed, not really, not really.

…

Just as Mr. Fang is concerned about the progress of the Luzhou ice core manufacturing process and the construction of the Lin'an factory, the management change of Taiji is also coming to an end.

Founder Zhang Zhongtong announced his retirement at the age of 75 and appointed Cai Lixing as CEO of Taiwan Journal.

Vice President of R\u0026D Jiang Shangyi, who was 60 years old, also announced his retirement. His duties were handed over to Luo Weiren, who was poached from Intel, and Sun Yuancheng, a local expert from Taiwan Journal. Liang Mengsong, who had been widely rumored before, unexpectedly lost the election.

Cai Lixing took office as a new official. Looking at competitors around the world, they still set their sights on SMIC, which had previously reconciled.

This chapter says it seems to be unusable for the past two days.

Have lunch and continue coding.