Global Monopoly of Technology

"When will mass production be available?"

Yang Hongyi is more concerned about this issue. Generally speaking, the military has handed over the UAV swarm combat military research project to Luo Sheng, and the progress is very satisfactory.

Luo Sheng thought for a moment, then replied: "As far as the drone itself is concerned, mass production is not a big problem. The domestic related manufacturing facilities are very complete. The key is the three nodes of combat system platform, artificial intelligence and chip. It is estimated that Around the end of next year, the military can come and place purchase orders.”

Yang Hongyi said in surprise: "Really so fast? Will you be able to supply the military in 2016?"

Luo Sheng nodded with a smile: "The chip is still a bit slow, waiting for the most advanced Zixing lithography machine, and I want to operate the most advanced 9-nanometer AI chip of the Cote d'Azur on the drone. If you want to give me the OEM, you can also let LSMC supply, but it is very likely to be difficult, and the high-end chip still depends on localization, and the layout of the domestic semiconductor industry chain is also becoming more and more perfect."

Yang Hongyi: "That's great, the situation is very good."

It is worth mentioning that the fact that the Cote d'Azur can deliver drones to the military does not mean that it will be able to quickly form combat effectiveness next year. If you want to truly form combat effectiveness, at least 2018 or even 2019 will go.

The first one is internal adjustment. After all, this is a brand-new air combat mode. Secondly, UAVs need to be equipped with platforms to exert their combat effectiveness. Whether they use transport aircraft airborne platforms, or platforms such as rockets and missiles, relevant military enterprises are required to provide its research and development.

It also takes time to make magic changes based on the existing technology.

Once these are done, large-scale equipment application will take time, and the next major problem is repeated testing. The purpose of testing is to obtain the best data for optimization, and finally large-scale installations to form combat effectiveness.

The best means of testing is, of course, actual combat, there is no doubt about that.

There is also a good way to do this.

That is to take the road of exporting foreign trade. The Middle East world is fighting all day long. The big dog owners will definitely like this kind of gameplay that does not need to go to the battlefield. It is almost like playing games at home. It's the rhythm of buying explosions.

Help test new equipment and make money easily, so why not do it for the best of both worlds?

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It didn't take long for Luo Sheng to leave the Cote d'Azur laboratory and arrive at the CEO's office at the headquarters of the City of Galaxy.

Yao Jianhong came.

"Mr. Luo, lithography system supplier ASML of the Netherlands recently announced that LSMC has ordered two mass-produced NXE: 3350B-EUV extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, which will be delivered by the end of the year."

Hearing this, Luo Sheng asked, "What's the price?"

Yao Jianhong: "The specific quotation has not been announced, but it is said to be close to the level of 100 million US dollars. It is understood that the EUV extreme ultraviolet lithography machine purchased by LSMC will initially be used for 300mm wafers and 10nm process, and will be considered for import in the future. On 450mm wafers, in the third quarter of this year, LSMC's EUV technology wafer exposure rate has reached 600 pieces per day, and if it goes well, it can reach 1,500 pieces per day next year."

Luo Sheng lowered his head for a moment and muttered to himself: "Although LSMC's 10-nanometer process is still in the theoretical research stage, more than a dozen customers have already designed products based on it, involving mobile phone basebands, GPUs, and server chips. , game console processors, FPGAs, etc.”

Yao Jianhong nodded and said: "Yes, it is expected that some of their customers will complete tape-out and trial production by the end of this year, and mass production will begin next year or the year after. The 10-nanometer FinFET process brings a 25% performance improvement compared to the 16-nanometer FinFET process, 45 % reduction in power consumption, 120% increase in gate density.”

Of course, Luo Sheng can hear the implication, which means that Lens Semiconductor's FinFET process is no longer in the lead, and the breakthrough in EUV lithography machine technology has further extended Moore's Law, which also means that the supply of the most advanced commercial chips is possible at any time. The possibility of being cut off by European and American semiconductor manufacturers.

Huaguo Semiconductor’s overseas mergers and acquisitions have been rejected again and again, and core chips are prohibited from purchasing from Huaguo. Chinese people gradually understand that Western countries strongly protect and restrict core cutting-edge technologies. Technology export restrictions have long existed in the collective agreements of Western powers. Cutting-edge technology is tight-lipped and single-line.

Yao Jianhong looked at Luo Sheng and said worriedly: "The processor technology of Azure-5 is 10 nanometers, and once the bargaining chip of the Côte d'Azur loses its negotiating ability, the other party will not be as easy to talk as before, and our business progress may usher in uncertainty. variable."

Luo Sheng stopped and said: "No, we use the 9-nanometer process of the Zixing lithography machine, and the 'Blue Core 8' processor is put on hold, skipping this generation of integrated AI chips into the 'Blue Core 9' processor. In terms of production capacity, Xiongxin Electronics We will definitely not be able to keep up. It doesn't matter. Let's show our swords first, let our opponents see clearly the 'spare tire' plan we have prepared for nearly 10 years, and gain the right to negotiate again. Iron, let's rely on Xiongxin Electronics to slowly increase its production capacity, the company has high profits to maintain, and it will not die for a while."

Seeing that Luo Sheng is so confident, Yao Jianhong has no doubts.

Luo Sheng asked: "By the way, how is the preparation of graphene flexible screen? The flagship device of Azure-5, do not launch the front camera unless the front camera is hidden under the screen. This flagship device must achieve 100% true meaning. full screen."

Yao Jianhong: "The research and development of graphene screen material has made significant progress years ago after Professor Liu's team joined. The screen will not affect the release of Azure-5. We are still looking for ways to reduce costs. It's just that it's difficult to reduce the cost in the short term no matter how much."

Luo Sheng didn't take it seriously: "It's not the key that the cost can't be suppressed. It's enough to achieve mass production. We can sell it at a higher price."

Yao Jianhong: "Mr. Luo, should we go to LSMC to talk about the 10nm process chip foundry problem, and ask them to place an order to test the reaction of the West. If LSMC is blocked by the North American Semiconductor Industry Association, it means that we may If you can't get the order, the other party will turn his face."

Luo Sheng smiled indifferently and said with certainty: "Of course I'm going, and I'm going as soon as possible. I bet that if the spare tire plan is not unveiled, the boat of friendship will be overturned. But we must talk about it, we hope this is a false alarm, We also hope to continue to cooperate with LSMC and other overseas supply chain partners, but it does not prevent us from giving early warning and creating opportunities, so you place an order with LSMC in the name of the Côte d’Azur board of directors.”

After a moment's pause, Luo Sheng thought for a moment and added: "At the same time, we will release news to the media, placing an order is a need for early warning and creating opportunities, and it is also a premise for throwing the blame on the other party. Let's say hello first and be polite. First, so as not to tear our face in the future, let’s not take it seriously. At the same time, this action must be fast, and we must be able to talk before the North American side reacts and decides to restrict us, otherwise the value will be depreciated. Back it up, we've earned enough fame and people's hearts, this business is not a loss."

Hearing Luo Sheng's arrangement, Yao Jianhong couldn't help but nodded again and again and said with a smile, "It is indeed a safe and profitable business. I will fly to the other side tomorrow to discuss this matter with TSMC in person."

If you have a hole card in hand, don't panic.

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