Chapter 79 Chip Triangle Alliance
Contracting the cost of 14nm tape-out?
When he heard this sentence, Qu Cheng's eyes showed surprise.
Each of these ten short words is worth thousands of gold.
What is tape-out?
Tape tape-out is the step of producing photomasks, which are chip masks.
A chip mask requires multiple exposures, etchings, and developments to obtain the final circuit pattern.
According to the latest information released by TSMC, the chip mask for the 28nm process has approximately 40 layers, which means that it needs to go through 40 tape-out steps.
Each tape-out requires the entire process of exposure, etching, and development, and the cost of a single tape-out is millions!
Gao Yongming's statement of "all-inclusive tape-out fee" is really equivalent to giving away 100 million for free, and even far exceeds this figure.
Before Chen Xing could express his position, Lin Tian poured cold water on the five people present and said: "Don't be too happy too early. Since multiple exposure technology has advantages, it naturally also has disadvantages."
"Disadvantages? "
"What is the shortcoming?"
Gao Yongming and Tang Xinyu humbly asked for advice.
Lin Tian did not hide anything, and said bluntly: "The yield rate is low and the manufacturing cost is high. These two should be the only ones. This technology is a desperate and forced move."
"So!"
He looked at Chen Xing: "President, are we still trial-producing chips here?"
It's not that he looks down on Loongson International, it's because the conditions here are too It lags behind and cannot compare with TSMC.
When the question was raised, Chen Xing was a little hard to make a choice. The shortcomings of multiple exposure technology were indeed a fatal problem.
The yield rate is low and the manufacturing cost is high. It is impossible for Loongson International to give money, right?
If the price of a single chip is too high, he can't afford it.
Gao Yongming saw that Chen Xing was a little shaken, and suddenly became a little anxious, and quickly asked: "Brother Lin, what is the yield rate?"
Brothers are worthy of each other and have closer relationships. I really want Long Xingke to choose them.
"It should be about 80%. It mainly depends on your engineers' skills in debugging equipment." Lin Tian responded lightly.
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised the corner of his mouth and said: "If I take action personally, hey! The yield rate should be more than 95%."
"!!!"
Gao Yongming was suddenly startled.
Qu Cheng and the two engineers were also stunned. Such a high yield rate?
The chip yield rate is 95%. Isn’t this the normal level of Loongson International’s production of 28nm chips?
Gao Yongming rubbed his hands, looked at Chen Xing, then looked at Lin Tiandao: "Can we please invite Brother Lin..."
"No!"
Lin Tian refused on the spot and said calmly: "I have signed a contract with Longxing Technology. If I want to borrow something, I have to talk to my boss Chen Xing."
As soon as he finished speaking .
In a flash.
All eyes were focused on Chen Xing.
Gao Yongming took two steps closer, doing ideological work for Chen Xing and said: "Mr. Chen, you also heard that Brother Lin said that he can improve the chip yield rate by taking action personally..."
A chip company CEO who is in his 60s and over 50 years old uses the word "you" as a respectful address to a young man under 30 years old. If word of this spreads, it will probably cause an industry earthquake!
And!
Gao Yongming is no ordinary boss!
He is still a university professor, just one step away from the academician selection, equivalent to a reserve academician.
Witnessing this scene, Qu Cheng's eyes were filled with excitement. He was shocked by Gao Yongming's attitude. This was a scene he had never seen before.
Chen Xing is the first person to have such an attitude from the CEO of Loongson International.
"Don't be polite, Mr. Gao. Didn't you just say that the tape-out fee will be waived? I loaned my employees to you, which can be considered as offset."
Chen Xing also responded with "you", indicating that own attitude.
After hearing what Chen Xing said, Gao Yongming's eyes lit up and he quickly confirmed: "You...you mean you can borrow it?"
"Yeah."
< br>Chen Xing nodded and smiled.
The world of martial arts is not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships.
Lending Lin Tian to Loongson International will not only ensure the supply of its own 14nm Qingzhou processors, but also help Loongson International develop and become a strong backing. Just like the original 4G sanctions, if the bosses of mobile phone manufacturers work together, Gaotong will not be able to succeed.
Gao Yongming was full of gratitude and said frankly: "To be honest, my mind is very confused now, because the idea of using multiple exposure technology to produce 14 nanometer or 7 nanometer chips makes me confused. This idea is so genius."
"If mass production can really be achieved, Longguo's semiconductor industry will usher in rapid development and a complete rise!"
" Mr. Qu is also here today, and he can be a witness. If When 14nm processor chips are mass-produced, Loongson International will supply chips to Longxing Technology Company at a supply price of 1 yuan more than the cost price.”
Each chip only earns 1 yuan. It's like giving it away for free.
This sentence is equivalent to an alliance invitation to Chen Xing, with Loongson International responsible for chip production.
Now everyone in the industry knows that Chen Xing’s Longxing Technology Company has the ability to independently design chips.
EDA software is produced by Longke Academy, chip design is completed by Longxing Technology, and chip foundry is contributed by Loongson International. This is equivalent to forming a triangular alliance.
When Gao Yongming proposed the "1 yuan chip", he naturally had his own ideas. If he did not make money from Longxing Technology, he could make money from other companies, including foreign companies.
"Mr. Chen, think about it carefully. If the two of you reach an alliance this time, I, Qu Cheng, dare to assure you that Loongson International can advance and retreat together with Longxing Technology."
Qu Cheng is also willing to be a witness.
He dared to vouch for Gao Yongming's character and Loongson International's position.
If companies really have any problems, it is impossible for the state to approve and provide land for them in this magical city where land is at a premium.
Only those who are pure and clean deserve the support of the national chip.
After a short period of thinking, Chen Xing also made up his mind and said: "If you enjoy the cooperation, I will lend you my employee."
"Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your trust."< br>
Hearing these words, Gao Yongming seemed to see the dawn coming.
Seeing the establishment of the alliance, Tang Xinyu, an engineer from Loongson International, quietly left and returned directly to the dressing room.
Take off his dust-proof suit and take out his mobile phone from his pocket. He looked excited and entered a series of numbers to dial.
……
Didu City Hospital.
Inpatient department.
After a series of examinations, the doctor in the nursing home walked into the ward with a pile of examination sheets and said with a smile: "Mr. Feng, your health is fine and you can go home from the hospital."
The rosy-faced old man lying on the hospital bed heard the words and immediately sat up and said: "Xiaoqiang, you read that right, I have been feeling weak and flustered these past few days, and my head hurts a little bit?"
< br>"The checklist shows that there is nothing wrong. Maybe Mr. Feng is too stressed."
The doctor responded with a smile.
"What about high blood pressure?"
"Your blood pressure is normal."
"High blood fat?"
"You don't have high blood fat either."
"Hey! Please help me write a cold and fever report. I want to stay here for two more days."
"Isn't this good..."
"What's the matter..."
The old man surnamed Feng didn't finish his words. The knock-down cell phone in his pocket rang the song "Moonlight over the Lotus Pond" ring.
He took out his mobile phone, pressed the answer button and said, "What's the matter with Xiaoyu? Didn't I tell you that I'm in the imperial capital for medical treatment and recuperation?"
Tang Xinyu on the other end of the phone made a long story short, telling Lin The principle of Tian's multiple exposure technology is fully described.
Next second.
The voice of the old man named Feng increased several times.
“How much???”
“The theoretical maximum is seven nanometers???”
“I know, I rushed back immediately, sick? What’s wrong with me? It’s okay to just step on the horse! That’s it, um, hang up, I’m going to catch the plane!”
(End of this chapter)