Chapter 566 Come to Taipei to see the rain in winter

  Money is not a problem, Mingzhou Group can afford it, and if it is done, it may be able to obtain the status of the later generation Asmel, can those guys still dictate sanctions? Whether to sell them the machine or not depends on Qin Tao's face!

   "Are there any questions?" Qin Tao continued to ask.

   "The second problem is talent. After all, we haven't studied the wet engraving method." Xu Duanyi said: "If we start from scratch, I'm afraid it will take a lot of time."

   "So, we need to invite talents in this field." Qin Tao said: "Please come here and be our technical consultant. I believe he will come."

Lin Benjian is a master. His wet engraving technique has successfully made ASML bigger and stronger. However, that is all a matter of the 21st century. Right now, Lin Benjian is in the stage of bumping into walls everywhere. The engraving machine company doesn't pee on him, and even ridicules him.

   At this time, Mingzhou Group extended a hand of friendship and invited him to join, using his technical route. This is Bole! If Lin Benjian has anything else to say, he will definitely join in!

   This guy has been engaged in the research of lithography machines all the time, and he is skilled. With his participation, the lithography machines of our own side will definitely be manufactured earlier.

  At the same time, since the talents dug by our own side, ASML and TSMC will lose this precious lump. In the future, TSMC, the world's number one foundry, may have to come to our side for help!

  Thinking of this, Qin Tao was very excited.

   "Now, we need to find someone who knows Lin Benjian and fool him over." Qin Tao said.

   All he could think of was Zhang Rujin from SMIC. After all, this person has a lot of friends and has already recruited a lot of talents, so he should be able to know such a talented person as Lin Benjian.

However, after hearing his problem, Xu Duanyi said: "A few years ago, when we invented the third-generation automatic alignment step-by-step projection lithography machine, many relevant experts came to us for inspection, among them was Lin Benjian. , We have communicated before, Mr. Qin, just leave this task to me!"

  Qin Tao was overjoyed immediately, he didn't expect Xu Duanyi to know him, and it was enough for him to do it himself!

   "Okay, no matter what conditions he asks, we can agree, as long as he comes to our Microelectronics Equipment Co., Ltd."

  For Qin Tao, money is not a problem, talent must be found.

   "At the beginning, we had talked about immersion lithography machines. He has been studying this area for many years. With him joining, we hope to overcome related technologies and develop finished products within two years!" Xu Duanyi was also excited.

   "As long as you can develop it, we SMIC can purchase it, and there is absolutely no need to worry about market problems." Qin Tao said: "At that time, our chip manufacturing will also undergo an upgrade!"

At present, SMIC is still using a 0.35-micron process, including Loongson, which is also built with this process. After the development of related equipment, their production process will directly span 0.25 microns, 0.18 microns, and reach 0.13 microns. s level!

   At that time, the new generation of Godson will also be developed. Using this brand new technology, Godson will directly beat Intel in terms of performance!

  As for the adjustment of the production line, there is no need to worry. With Zhang Rujin, he can debug it as long as he has equipment.

  At this time, Lin Benjian didn't know that his life would usher in a major turning point.

  In a bar in Taipei, Lin Benjian was holding a glass of wine, looking dejectedly at the couples dancing on the dance floor.

  A female singer is holding a microphone and is singing popular songs in recent years.

   "Come to Taipei in winter to watch the rain, don't cry in a foreign land. Come to Taipei in winter to watch the rain, dreams are the only luggage."

  This song is ethereal and clear, light and timeless, with profound connotations. Listening to the artistic conception in the song, Lin Benjian felt even more depressed.

  Dreams are the only luggage! It was so similar to his situation. For him, he had always been dreaming, but was shattered by the ruthless reality time and time again.

  He looked up and drank the whole glass of wine into his stomach.

   "It's boring to drink alone, waiter, have two glasses of wine!" At this moment, someone sat next to him: "I'll buy you a drink!"

  Lin Benjian turned his head and saw a man in a suit and leather shoes, with slightly gray hair, who looked to be in his fifties or sixties.

   "Uncle, do you also like to drink here?" Lin Benjian couldn't help asking.

  What can you do, who told you to come to the bar after work? Xu Duanyi secretly slandered in his heart that he was really not used to such a feasting occasion.

   "Lin, do you still remember me?" Xu Duanyi took over the wine glass from the waiter, handed it to Lin Benjian, and asked.

  Lin Benjian opened his eyes wide and looked at the people around him carefully. After a few seconds, he realized: "Are you that professor at Tsinghua University? Are you also a lithography machine?"

  He just didn't pay much attention just now, but now that he observes carefully, he recognizes it.

   "Yes, it's me, Lin, you seem a little unhappy?" Xu Duanyi asked.

"Yeah, my research direction is not recognized. Yesterday, when I came back from the United States, the people from Texas Instruments called my boss and asked him to tell me not to bother! My direction is obviously the most correct Yes, these idiots don't even recognize it!"

   Now, of course no one recognizes this crooked way. In fact, even Xu Duanyi doesn't fully agree in his heart, but he believes in President Qin's judgment. Since President Qin has determined this direction, he must be right!

   "By the way, you seem to have given up on the lithography machine too, right? Because you have no money." Lin Benjian continued: "We are all fallen people at the end of the world now, drink!"

   After finishing speaking, he raised his wine glass, touched Xu Duanyi's wine glass, then raised his head and took two gulps.

  Xu Duanyi smiled: "No, we are not people who have fallen from the sky. I met Bole, who invested hundreds of millions to support us in researching the next generation of lithography machines."

  Lin Benjian was stunned. He put down his wine glass: "Invested hundreds of millions? Besides the multinational group, which company has such strength? Could it be...Mingzhou Group?"

In his eyes, only Mingzhou Group has this strength. Both SMIC and Loongson are invested by Mingzhou Group. The agreement was officially implemented recently. SMIC wants to obtain world-class chip production equipment. It will become more and more difficult, so they will make it themselves?

   "That's right, Mingzhou Group invested in us and established a special Microelectronics Equipment Co., Ltd. The first task of this company is to develop world-advanced lithography machines."

  The light in Lin Benjian's eyes disappeared again, and he raised his glass: "As colleagues, I congratulate you!"

  He was even more lost in his heart. He also wanted to build an advanced lithography machine, but unfortunately no one invested in it!

   "Lin, we need talents, are you willing to join us?" Xu Duanyi asked.

"Me? Forget it. My research direction is not recognized. Everyone in the industry despises me and calls me a heretic." Lin Benjian shook his head: "I just want to study my wet engraving method, and I don't care about other methods." interest."

   "That's right, it is the wet etching method. We decided to bet that the next generation of lithography machine technology will adopt immersion technology." Xu Duanyi said: "Lin, we will give you a stage for development. Are you willing to be a technical consultant?"

   "What?" Lin Benjian opened his eyes wide: "You have taken a fancy to my research route?"

   "Yes. We also believe that dry etching will be eliminated, and all future lithography machines will adopt the technical route of wet etching, but no one has noticed it yet. Lin, would you like to join us?"

  The invitation has been sent out, and Xu Duanyi is waiting for Lin Benjian's answer.

   "Professor Xu, I remember that when I discussed with you last time, you were not optimistic about this technology. How could you change your mind?" Lin Benjian did not directly agree, but asked curiously.

   "Because of President Qin." Xu Duanyi said: "This technical route was chosen by President Qin."

  President Qin? Mr. Qin who put all his eggs in one basket and invested a lot of money to build SMIC and Godson!

  Lin Benjian felt a burst of heat in his heart. If President Qin invests, there is really hope!

   "I want to see Mr. Qin." Lin Benjian still didn't directly agree.

   "Of course." Xu Duanyi said: "You have to follow me."

  December 1996, Huating, SMIC conference room.

"At present, although the West has re-signed the Wassenaar Agreement, SMIC still has many ways to bypass this agreement." Zhang Rujin said: "If our company is only a foundry, I have a way to say Mobilize the relevant personnel in the United States and give us the green light, but they will definitely limit the development of our company, and even ask us to give up the foundry of Godson."

Zhang Rujin sees this very clearly. The Americans will never allow a new chip company to threaten their survival. The emergence of Godson has given them a deep sense of crisis. At this time, the United States Of course people will try every means to suppress it.

  Loongson only cares about the design, and the production is still placed in the foundry of SMIC. If they continue to use Western equipment, they will definitely impose various restrictions, so that Loongson will eventually die.

"Yes, now is a critical time for industrial upgrading." Ni Lao also said: "Currently, Intel and AMD have begun to use the 0.25 micron process to manufacture processors, and they plan to popularize the 0.18 micron process before the new millennium , the calorific value and power consumption will be greatly reduced, and the gap between our Godson and them will widen again."

   This is an endless race. Once on the track, you must keep running forward!

  Qin Tao nodded: "That's right, we must have brand-new technology, as well as self-developed and produced equipment, so as to avoid being controlled by others."

  When the words came to this point, Xu Zhengyang walked in: "Boss Qin, the guests are here."

   "Well, let them in."

guest?

  Both Zhang Rujin and Ni Lao were a little curious. They didn't know who the guests Qin Tao invited were. They looked in the direction of the door and saw two people in suits and leather shoes walking in.

  Old Ni in the front knew Xu Duanyi, who was engaged in domestic lithography machines a few years ago. What about the people behind? He didn't know it very well, but Zhang Rujin recognized it: "Lin, why are you here?"

   "President Qin, are you holding an important meeting?" Lin Benjian was very surprised: "Is it appropriate for me to attend this kind of meeting?"

   "Of course it is appropriate." Qin Tao said: "We are now discussing the issue of chip technology upgrades in a few years. Mr. Lin, you are the keynote speaker today."

  Lin Benjian became even more excited.

   "Everyone, I'm very glad to introduce my research direction to you. Now, in order to cross the technical threshold of 193nm light source, I think the infiltration method is the most suitable." Lin Benjian explained eloquently.

All the experts present were experts in relevant fields. Du was listening to Lin Benjian's introduction carefully. After finishing speaking, Zhang Rujin said: "That's right, this method can make our process reach 0.13 microns, but if you want to go further , it will be very difficult.”

   "We will talk about the future. The 0.13-micron technology can guarantee us five to ten years ahead of the world. I believe that with the accumulation of this period of time, we should be able to continue to create new technologies." Qin Tao said.

  Zhang Rujin nodded: "Boss Qin is right. At present, we want to overtake on curves. This technique is the most suitable."

When other manufacturers are spending a lot of time on the 0.18-micron process, our company has already taken the lead in advancing the 0.13-micron process. I dare not say that it will be advanced for at least five years. Advanced lithography machines are also possible.

   Moreover, using this more advanced 0.13 micron process, the chips they produce will be the most advanced in the world!

  Godson will also benefit from this process, and truly catch up with competitors in terms of performance!

  Old Ni is also very happy. With the support of Mr. Qin, Godson has finally developed, and will move from the second echelon to the first echelon!

   This is an important meeting. At this meeting, the chip industry in the East has achieved upgrading and progress, and it has become a world-class level in one fell swoop!

   "President Qin, many of our experts and professors are in the capital, so we hope that this company will be established in the capital." Xu Duanyi made a request.

Obviously, Mingzhou Group has already regarded Huating as the most important electronics industry base. Loongson and SMIC are both here. If there is no accident, the lithography machine may also be set up here, and Huating also produces lithography. The most important lens on board.

  However, from the perspective of personnel, Xu Duanyi hopes to set up in the capital. After all, their R&D team belongs to Tsinghua University.

   "Of course no problem." Qin Tao nodded immediately. In fact, whether he is in the capital or in Huating is not the most important thing. The important thing is to be able to develop products.

   "Great!" Xu Duanyi was very excited. He thought of something and continued: "Mr. Qin, Dongfang Electronics Group Co., Ltd. in the capital has just completed the restructuring. If you have extra funds..."

   "Is it the Capital Electron Tube Factory?" Qin Tao asked.

   "Yes, that is, Mr. Qin, this electronic tube factory is not easy..." Obviously, Xu Duanyi's thinking is not at the same level as Qin Tao's.

   "Is the person in charge of this factory called Wang Dongsheng?" Qin Tao continued to ask.

   Now it was Xu Duanyi's turn to be surprised: "Mr. Qin, do you know this factory?"

   "Well, go back to the capital to choose a location for our company, and I can also follow the staff." Qin Tao said: "It's just time to take a look at this factory. If they need funds, our Mingzhou Group can support them!"

  Capital Electron Tube Factory used to be very brilliant. It was established during the First Five-Year Plan of New China. It was once the largest and strongest electronic component factory in China. When Dongfanghong No. 1 went to the sky, it used the electron tubes produced here.

  However, the era of electronic tubes has long passed, and the capital electronic tube factory has gradually lost its vitality in the tide of the times, losing money year after year, and constantly relying on borrowing money to survive.

  Electron tube technology has been replaced by semiconductor technology, and the market is shrinking. In fact, the deeper reason is that the management of old state-owned enterprises has become increasingly rigid, and they have long been unable to keep up with the pace of the market.

  Some retired old workers even had to go to the vegetable market to pick up rotten leaves to survive because they did not receive their pensions!

When he saw this situation, the young new factory director Wang Dongsheng gave up the idea of ​​leaving. He had already accepted the invitation of other companies to become the top leader. There was no shortage of house, car and tickets, but he couldn't leave. He couldn't bear to watch the factory that carried his youth go bankrupt like this, and watch the former master lose his source of livelihood!

At this time, Wang Dongsheng in suits and leather shoes stood at the gate of the electronic tube factory, waiting quietly. Not long ago, they had raised more than 6 million of their own funds to successfully restructure the capital electronic tube factory into Capital Dongfang Electronics Group Co., Ltd. Ltd.

  However, this is only the first step in the difficult reform, and their reform is still very difficult!

  At such a time, how could Wang Dongsheng not be excited when he heard the news that Mr. Qin was coming to inspect? His face was full of anticipation, and his eyes looked at the road in the distance, and a Hutou Ben was driving towards him.

   When Qin Tao got off the car, it happened to be around nine o'clock in the morning. The warm winter sun was shining on the earth. Looking at the handsome young man standing at the door, Qin Tao was very moved.

   "Mr. Wang, you are too polite. Why are you waiting at the door in such a cold day? If you catch a cold, it will be my fault." Qin Tao said with a smile.

   "Of course not, Mr. Qin, you are a distinguished guest, of course I will greet you at the door." Wang Dongsheng said: "Mr. Qin, you are welcome to visit our factory."

  Wang Dongsheng is very excited, Mr. Qin is here, and his factory will also usher in a new period of development! He is full of anticipation.

   "What products does your factory produce now?" Qin Tao asked.

   "Currently we are cooperating with Panasonic to produce CRT color picture tubes. Our factory used to make electron tubes, but now we are making picture tubes. It is a professional counterpart." Wang Dongsheng said: "At present, the prospect of our factory is still very bright."

"Yeah?"

  Hearing Qin Tao's question, Wang Dongsheng gave him a guilty look, and then smiled wryly: "Mr. Qin, are you testing me?"

   "Yes, you can think so."

   At this time, the two walked while talking, and they had already entered the production workshop. They could see the CRT picture tubes being produced inside. It was a thriving scene, completely different from the decline of the bankrupt enterprises that were about to go bankrupt in the past.

"Mr. Qin, since I took this position, I have been thinking about what kind of road Dongfang Electronics is going to take. Although the current CRT is popular, there is still a big crisis hidden in it. "

  Qin Tao stopped in his tracks and glanced at Wang Dongsheng appreciatively: "What crisis?"

"Technology is constantly upgrading. Our cathode ray tube displays will be ruthlessly eliminated by the market sooner or later. Now, new display technologies have begun to flourish, such as TFT-LCD liquid crystal, plasma, vacuum microelectronics, etc. Display technology is developing rapidly, especially liquid crystal technology, which has already been industrialized in the island country, and the Kimchi country, as well as the Gulf across the strait, are all moving towards this industry." Wang Dongsheng said: "We are now producing CRT monitors , is just an expedient measure, and in the future, we will inevitably move towards the liquid crystal era.”

   "The liquid crystal era? Mr. Wang, don't you think about plasma display technology?"

  Liquid crystal display technology relies on the rotation of liquid crystal molecules. The angles are different, and the light transmitted is also different, so as to realize the display. From this principle, we can know that the liquid crystal itself does not emit light! Therefore, there is a light tube behind the liquid crystal display. After the light tube has been used for a long time, the display will not be so bright. Later, with the advanced LED, the light tube was replaced with LED. Although it is called an LED display, it should actually be an LED-LCD.

   But plasma is different.

Plasma display technology uses the principle of gas discharge, relying on R, G, B three primary color phosphors to emit light. Each pixel is an active light-emitting unit. After achieving 256 gray levels inside the light-emitting unit, color mixing is performed, and finally the correct display is displayed. color. It is an active light-emitting technology, which is superior to LCD TVs in terms of color accuracy, picture tolerance, and dynamic contrast. To describe it specifically, it is the same as the curved screen mobile phones of later generations.

One of the more excellent data is the response speed. The response speed of LCD monitors in this era is too slow, so when you move the mouse, there will be smear phenomenon, and the plasma monitor has the same response time as the traditional CRT monitor. Avoid smearing.

   It can be said that no matter how you look at it, plasma display technology is far superior to liquid crystal display. Therefore, Qin Tao couldn't help being curious when he heard Wang Dongsheng say that he was going to the liquid crystal era instead of the plasma era.

   "Plasma display technology is indeed good, but Panasonic, which invented it, does not intend to share this technology with other manufacturers. The only thing we can obtain is liquid crystal technology." Wang Dongsheng said.

  The islanders are very powerful. Once they identify a certain path, they will keep walking, grasp all the technologies in it, and then they can lie down and make money.

  It's a pity that the islanders miscalculated the market demand.

  They invented advanced plasma display technology, tried to keep all the technology in their hands, and then relied on technological monopoly to make money. As a result, the market could not be expanded, and they eventually killed themselves.

The same is true for automobile technology. The whole world knows that hydrogen energy is the ultimate solution for automobiles, but when choosing a route, they all choose the electric route. No matter how much Toyota bombards electric vehicles and advocates hydrogen energy, there is no one to accompany them. they play.

  Why? You Toyota holds all the hydrogen energy patents in your hands, trying to make money from all over the world by relying on these patents. The big guy is not stupid, so why should you follow your route? We can rely on the market to reverse the technical route abruptly! Those patents of your Toyota have to be rotten in your hands. Other countries take advantage of this opportunity to fully master the electric technology. When your patents expire, it will not be too late for us to start the hydrogen energy route.

  Plasma TVs are awesome and powerful, but they were ruthlessly eliminated by the market in the end.

  However, the road of liquid crystal display technology is not easy to go.

   PS: I will give you one more chapter today, and another one tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

  

  

  (end of this chapter)