My science and technology museum

Although the internal network and the external network are not interconnected, as a major earthquake in the semiconductor industry, how could relevant overseas companies not know about it.

Even videos related to transportation on oil pipes have tens of millions of views.

Especially after Warwick released Tamron 980, companies such as Qualcomm, Pingguo, Sanxing and others felt unprecedented pressure.

Although I don't want to believe this fact, I have to admit that the Tamron series chips have made their products lose their core competitiveness in the market.

For this reason, more resources have to be invested in chip design.

I hope to seize the time to develop 3nm chips and try to catch up with Warwick's progress.

In this way, although the Chinese Academy of Sciences may be asked to produce chips by OEM, at least it will be on the same starting line as Ren Yuanwei's company, and there will always be a chance to stabilize its market share, even if this will become very difficult.

After all, the other party has mastered the entire chip manufacturing process, and they have no way to save the situation.

As for Weiruan, the only company that still has some advantages.

Now it is estimated that even if they were forced to stop the computer operating system services, they would not have the courage to do it. After all, Guge Company is a lesson learned from the past.

Who can guarantee that Warwick or Future Technology will not have a new computer operating system to spare.

If it really is replaced.

The losses caused are not as simple as a few funds.

But if you want to say who is most angry about this matter, it must be Mike.

When he learned that the other party's lithography machine project research team had been disbanded, he was extremely happy. He concluded that it was impossible for the other party to develop a high-end lithography machine.

Even after the Chinese Academy of Sciences issued an announcement later, he still firmly believed that this was news deliberately released by the other party to eliminate the impact.

They are even ready to expose this lie when the time comes.

No matter how beautiful the imagination is, the reality is how cruel. No one expected that the Chinese Academy of Sciences would not only announce the successful development of domestic top-level lithography machines on time, but also be able to produce 3-nanometer chips.

This level of craftsmanship is far beyond them.

Faced with this unbelievable result, Mike's mental journey also underwent a series of changes in the next few days.

From disbelief at the beginning, to sending people to conduct detailed investigation and confirmation, to being extremely angry later.

It wasn't until the release of the Tamron 980 chip that he fully realized that he had been tricked, and the anger that had accumulated in his heart for days completely exploded.

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"Fake Squid!"

"Shet!"

"What is going on? Can anyone tell me where their lithography machine comes from? The process level actually reaches 3 nanometers."

Washington State.

The highest office in the Hutt Building.

Mike didn't care about his own image at all. In front of Brady, he was as incompetent and furious as a street shrew. While swearing one after another, he swept everything on the desk to the ground.

It was enough to tell how he was feeling at this time.

Just terrible.

Brady, who was standing not far away, stood straight and did not dare to say anything.

After working under Mike for so many years, this was the first time he had seen him get so angry. He knew very well that speaking rashly at this time would probably cause him to get burned.

You must know that before, he also firmly believed that the Chinese Academy of Sciences could not develop a lithography machine.

However, Mike's age was there after all, and his physical strength was far inferior to that of his youth, so he became out of breath within a few minutes and had to temporarily stop what he was doing and sit down again.

Seeing this scene, Brady did not dare to hesitate. He quickly stepped forward and stretched out his hand to support him. At the same time, he comforted him: "Mr. Mike, it is an indisputable fact that the other party has developed a top-level lithography machine."

“No matter what we do it’s unchangeable.”

"The most important thing now is to ensure your health. There are still many things that require you to take charge of the overall situation."

As Brady's words reached his ears, Mike's mood gradually calmed down.

After all, as Brady said, the entire semiconductor industry has undergone tremendous changes, and he, the business leader, has to deal with the problems he will face in the future.

You definitely can't fall down at this time.

After regaining some strength, he asked Brady: "What is the situation of all parties now? Is there any new reaction from Qualcomm Pingguo and other companies?"

"According to the information we have received, the other party is currently working hard to build a wafer factory. I am afraid it will not take long to have the ability to produce large-scale products."

"As for Pingguo and Qualcomm, they established 3-nanometer chip design groups after the release of Tamron 980."

"All in all the situation is very pessimistic for us."

When Mike listened to Brady's report, his face first became extremely solemn, and then relaxed helplessly. It was obvious that he had already guessed these situations.

But there was still a question in his mind.

That is who developed this top-level lithography machine?

Mike has been in this position for so many years, and the technical levels of all the forces are basically within his control. He can 100% conclude that Yanguo's previous lithography machine technology was relatively backward.

Now that a top-level lithography machine capable of producing 3 nanometers has suddenly been developed, someone must have contributed technical support behind it.

However, he really can't think of anyone in the relevant industry who can achieve this level and directly achieve a qualitative leap in technology, even if he looks around the world, he can't find anyone.

Faced with this question, Mike had no clue and had to ask Brady again: "Brady, how do you think the other party has improved the technology level of the lithography machine to 3 nanometers in such a short period of time? "

"Mr. Mike."

"To me this is a complete miracle and something that should never have happened."

Brady heard Mike's question, thought for a while and then slowly expressed his opinion: "Is there a possibility that they have actually already had a high level of photolithography machine manufacturing, but they have been researching in secret and have not Invest money to build fabs.”

"I'm afraid that's unlikely." Mike shook his head.

Seeing that his proposal was rejected, Brady did not refute anything. He just explained: "Their project research team has a very high level of confidentiality. It may take some time to get specific information."

But just as Brady's voice fell, there was a sudden knock on the door outside.

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"Please come in."

A blond beauty in professional attire pushed open the door and walked in. She seemed not to notice the items falling on the ground. She walked straight to the desk and then reported: "Mr. Mike, Mr. Wei has arrived. It’s the guest room.”

"I'll be there right away."

Hearing Mike's expressionless response, he then took the initiative to tidy up his clothes.

The full name of Mr. Wei in the female secretary’s mouth is Wei Zhenhui, and he is the director in charge of Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. This time he came from the company at the invitation of Mike.

As for Mike's purpose of meeting him, it was also very simple.

As the most technologically advanced wafer factory overseas, if it wants to change the situation and ensure that its market share is not taken away, it must have the ability to produce 3-nanometer chips as soon as possible.

Otherwise, it will only gradually lose its original position in the industry as time goes by.

This is also the best response Mike can think of.

As long as Semiconductor Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. can mass-produce 3-nanometer high-end chips, chip foundry orders from well-known overseas companies such as Qualcomm will definitely not go away.

Then there is still a chance for competition.

Brady was also aware of Mike's plan, so he was not surprised and followed Mike to the reception room.

At this time, Wei Zhenhui was in a rather uneasy mood.

There had just been such a powerful competitor in the industry, and before he had time to formulate a response strategy, Mike called him here again. It was uncertain how the situation would change.

Unfortunately, he does not have the right to speak in Washington.

After waiting uneasily for more than ten minutes, when he saw Mike pushing the door open and coming in, he quickly stood up and greeted him familiarly.

"Mr. Mike."

"Mr. Wei, please sit down quickly. I'm inviting you here this time. I just want you to understand something. Relax and don't be too restrained."

Mike reached out and shook Wei Zhenhui's hand, pretending to be warm and greeted him to sit down. He didn't go around too much and went straight to the point to state his purpose.

"Mr. Wei."

"I think you already know the shock in the semiconductor industry. If you are also allowed to produce 3-nanometer chips, how long will it take for this technology to mature?"

"this……"

Hearing that Mike was here for this matter, Wei Zhenhui couldn't help but be speechless.

He really didn't expect that the level of Yanguo's photolithography machines would develop so quickly, and they would surpass them in less than half a year.

Although I am worried about the company's future development, the technical gap is not so easy to make up for.

Even the wafer fab they are currently building can only produce 5-nanometer chips, and there is still a long way to go before 3-nanometer chip production technology.

So in this case, Wei Zhenhui decided to tell the truth after hesitating for a while.

"I'm very sorry, Mr. Mike. Our technology can only reach the process level of 5-nanometer chips. I'm afraid we won't be able to produce 3-nanometer chips like the Chinese Academy of Sciences in a short time."

Mike specifically called Wei Zhenhui over. What he wanted to hear was not such an answer, and he frowned almost instantly.

Then he said: "You must have the technology to produce 3-nanometer chips as soon as possible. Of course, we will also support you in terms of technical personnel and materials. Otherwise, even I will not be able to guarantee your order volume by then."

How could Wei Zhenhui not be clear about the meaning of Mike's words? Although he understood the difficulty involved, he could only do his best for the future development of the company.

"I understand Mr. Mike."

"For the 3-nanometer chip manufacturing process, we will try our best to conduct research and development and strive to stay on the same level as the other party as soon as possible."

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But unfortunately, Mike Wei Zhenhui didn't know that just when they were formulating a technical plan to conquer 3-nanometer chip manufacturing and stabilize their position in the semiconductor field, Xu Lei had already begun to try to produce 1-nanometer chips with the help of special metal bismuth.