Chapter 115: Multi-party layout exposed, chip overtaking in a corner!
After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian had already lost all sleep and began to pack his clothes and luggage to return to Shenzhen.
If Chen Xing can really get a particle accelerator, then he can try to use magnetic confinement to replicate the "lithography factory" in the theoretical conjecture.
But!
If you want to build a photolithography factory, you need more than just a particle accelerator.
The one billion he mentioned at the beginning is actually the price of an ordinary small particle accelerator. If you want to buy the best and most advanced particle accelerator, such as the LHC particle accelerator in Switzerland, you may need tens of billions. US dollars.
You must know that the 20-nanometer process DUV lithography machine assembled by the Dutch ASML company is sold for only about 200 million US dollars.
Building a photolithography factory costs tens of billions, and there are various uncertainties.
Buy a photolithography machine and spend more than one billion to stably produce chips.
A comparison of the two will tell you why no one thought of this solution before.
Establishing a photolithography factory is not only expensive, but there is no reference experience. It is equivalent to crossing the river by feeling for stones. If you are not careful, you will be shattered and all the money invested will be wasted.
Moreover, getting a particle accelerator is only the first step. The second step requires a stable and large enough supply of electrical energy to maintain the operation of the particle accelerator. In addition to electrical energy, we must also consider the vertical and horizontal dispersion of photons and the stability of the light source. properties, magnetic confinement controllability and other issues.
If the West had not restricted Longguo companies from purchasing EUV extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, it is estimated that no one would have ever proposed the concept of a lithography factory.
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The other side.
Headquarters of Longxing Technology Company.
After Chen Xing silently wrote down the equipment he needed, he returned to the office negotiation area and told him about the equipment for making photoresist.
Ren Guofei frowned. The moment he heard about the ultrafine particle shear mixer, molecular dispersion equipment, and reactor, he guessed what Chen Xing wanted to do.
Rebus was even more straightforward and asked directly: "Ultrafine particle shear mixer and molecular dispersion equipment, Mr. Chen, do you want to conquer photoresist?"
Photoresist Of course, there is no need to explain too much. It is the most important part of chip production. Equipment, formulas, and talents are all blocked. It is the most tightly blocked part of chip materials.
If the restriction level of semiconductor silicon wafers is level 20, then the restriction level of photoresist is level 100!
The CEOs sitting here, although their company attributes do not involve the chip field, but behind the scenes, who knows how many industries they have secretly deployed?
Besides!
The field of mobile phones includes chips.
If we can localize chips, then domestic manufacturers can usher in spring.
If they want to localize chips, it is impossible for them not to understand the two most important production materials, semiconductor silicon wafers and photoresist.
"Does Mr. Chen have a recipe?"
Luo Hao was even more straightforward.
When he heard Chen Xing talk about photoresist production equipment, he instantly thought that Longxing Technology also had a layout and might be short of equipment now.
Several bosses looked at Chen Xing doubtfully, they all wanted to know the answer.
However.
Chen Xing smiled faintly, nodded slightly and said: "Academician Qu Cheng recommended several experts in the corresponding fields to me. At present, how to obtain equipment is a big problem."
If you are undecided when something happens, it will be hard to pass the blame.
Isn’t it reasonable for Qu Cheng, an academician from both academies and academies, to know a few talents in the photoresist field?
Talents in the field of photoresist, do you know the specific formula is very reasonable?
Besides, there is no need for Ren Guofei and Rebus to seek confirmation.
As Chen Xing brought up Qu Cheng’s name, several bosses suddenly felt it was reasonable. After all, he was the top academician network in Long Kingdom.
The academicians can’t shake anyone’s words!
Who else is okay?
Ren Guofei was silent for a long time, and then said: "With Mr. Qu's help, maybe we can actually make it. I will ask you about these equipment later, but it may take a little longer."
Equipment for producing photoresist is generally imported, and the booking period for imported equipment is inherently long. Coupled with restrictions from many factors, no one knows when it will be available.
"Then I'll trouble Mr. Ren."
Chen Xing is not in a hurry. Gao Yongming, the boss of Loongson International, also said that they still have photoresist in stock.
The top priority now is to complete the production of 12-inch semiconductor silicon wafers first.
"I'll also help you get equipment."
Rebus also agreed, showing a faint smile and said: "I'll see if I can get it for you in the Ancient Elephant Kingdom, over there The restrictions are not that big.”
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Several people present, including Chen Xing and Ren Guofei, were shocked. Can overtaking in a corner be done like this?
Others are overtaking in curves technically, but you, Rebus, are overtaking in curves technically?
But there is one thing to say!
Do manufacturers of equipment in semiconductor-related fields not want to sell equipment?
No!
They want to sell, but they dare not!
Whether it is photoresist or semiconductor wafer production equipment, most of them come from Neon Island and Germany.
They did not dare to stand on the opposite side of Mi West. They could only obey the arrangements and obediently set restrictions on Longguo enterprises.
Now the question comes, what if it is not purchased by Longguo Enterprise?
What does it have to do with our enterprises in the Ancient Xiang Kingdom if you restrict the enterprises of the Dragon Kingdom?
Will the ancient Xiangguo enterprises buy it?
Precisely because he thought of the possibility of "overtaking in a corner", Rebus spared no effort to delve into the mobile phone market of Ancient Elephant Kingdom.
He can’t take the money with him, but he can build a scientific research institute in the Ancient Elephant Kingdom and make a holding agreement to let local companies in the Ancient Elephant Kingdom purchase equipment. This can always be used to spend the money, right?
The most important thing is that although the ancient Xiang Kingdom restricts the outflow of foreign capital, it does not restrict the outflow of equipment. There is no concept of chip restrictions in their country.
“Good guy, Rebus, you know how to overtake in corners and be flexible.”
Luo Hao called Rebus by his real name, with a bit of complaint in his tone, as if he was Say, why don't you take your brothers with you to "overtake in corners"?
“Don’t say it yet!”
Ren Guofei’s eyes lit up after hearing this, and he lowered his voice and said: “If you buy it under the name of a company from another country and then smuggle it back to the country, maybe you can really solve the problem. The problem of lack of equipment. ”
As the saying goes, the meal must be eaten one bite at a time, and the road must be walked step by step.
Currently, Longguo’s semiconductor industry is short of both equipment and talent.
If the equipment problem can be solved first, talents can still be cultivated slowly.
Chen Xing looked at Rebus with admiration in his eyes. He could think of such a method of "overtaking in corners", and he was worthy of being the representative of a self-made business CEO in the Dragon Kingdom.
“In addition to photoresist equipment, how to solve the problem of semiconductor silicon wafers?”
Duan Yongping asked.
Chip production goes beyond photoresist, semiconductor silicon wafers are also a top priority.
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Yong continued: "As for semiconductor silicon wafers, Shanghai Silicon Group should be able to handle it. They don't have 12-inch ones, but they still have 6-inch and 8-inch 10N quality semiconductor wafers. Yes."
"They do."
Since they are all here to solve the problem, Chen Xing did not hide it and took the matter of the conversation with Shanghai Silicon Group to court.
“However, if a large amount of 6-inch and 8-inch semiconductor silicon wafers are used, the cost of chip production will increase significantly. I am willing to increase the price to buy it, but what worries me is whether the West will monitor the orders of Shanghai Silicon Group Supply."
"Shanghai Silicon Group and Loongson International are both hidden and have not been caught. I actually don't want to implicate them."
The West can think of things. It's impossible not to think of it.
It is no secret that Shanghai Silicon Group can produce 6-inch and 8-inch semiconductor silicon wafers on its own, and it is impossible for them not to pay attention to it.
Originally, there is no market for 6-inch and 8-inch semiconductor silicon wafers. If you suddenly produce them in large quantities, it means that they are indeed Qingzhou chips manufactured by Loongson International.
“Alas!”
Luo Hao sighed and said with a confused expression: “That means that in addition to solving the problem of photoresist, we also need to solve the problem of semiconductor silicon wafers? "
"Probably so."
Rebus also looked troubled. At this moment, Ren Guofei stood up and said: "In the field of semiconductor silicon wafers, I have actually invested in several companies."
"!!!"
Rebus and others were shocked.
Good guy!
On the surface, they are selling mobile phones, but behind the scenes, they are secretly developing the chip industry, right?
But we can’t blame them. Who told Gaotong Company to bully others and like to raise prices every now and then, making a group of Longguo mobile phone company CEOs miserable?
I was really forced to work on chips...
"Actually..."
Seeing that everyone had talked about it, Duan Yongping stopped hiding it and said calmly : "Our blue and green factory also has a semiconductor silicon wafer layout, and can already independently produce 6-inch silicon wafers."
"The same is true here."
Ren Guofei said unexpectedly with his face exposed .
"So now, the semiconductor silicon wafer problem has been solved?" Luo Hao looked at everyone. He did not expect that his colleagues were so arrogant.
A man deeply cultivates the ancient Xiang Kingdom and buys equipment in a curved way.
Two investments in the semiconductor silicon wafer industry have achieved 6-inch silicon wafer production.
He...is still doing live broadcasts...
The gap between mobile phone manufacturers and manufacturers is too big.
However, it’s not over yet. Chen Yong, another co-founder of Blue and Green Factory, said it when he saw it. He didn’t intend to hide it anymore. He also said frankly: “I have a cracked version of DUV lithography machine here. , but it’s made with a 48nm process.”
Ren Guofei: “…”
Rebus: “…”
Duan Yongping: “…”< br>
Even cracked versions of lithography machines are available, and now the bosses of various manufacturers have put their trump cards on the table.
Chen Xing was surprised and quickly asked: "In other words, we have our own lithography machine, so where is it now?"
"Guancheng."
< br>Chen Yong replied without hesitation.
Duan Yongping took a deep breath, looked at his partner and said: "I didn't expect that, Brother Chen, you hid it deeper than me."
"To each other."
Chen Yongxiao Hehe said.
Although Blue and Green Factory is one company, it has two sub-brands. Duan Yongping and Chen Yong each hold power.
Chen Yong did not expect Duan Yongping to produce semiconductor silicon wafers, and Duan Yongping did not expect Chen Yong to secretly crack a 48-nanometer process lithography machine.
Luo Hao, who had witnessed the whole process, was now a little confused. He suddenly felt that Rebus, Duan Yongping, and Chen Yong were so strange...
He was the only one who didn't think about it here. To lay out the chip production process?
Looking at Chen Xing, he is a little excited now and can't stop trembling all over. Chen Yong's news is really timely.
If they have their own photolithography machine, even if it is only a 48nm process, they may be able to use multiple exposure technology to produce a 28nm Kaitian baseband chip.
Assuming that the 28nm Kaitian baseband chip can be mass-produced and the mass production of Longxing X1 mobile phone is maintained, what will the West think?
They will definitely be thinking, who made this horse?
Loongson International can be generous and let Dutch engineers investigate, which can help it remove suspicion and continue to hide in the dark to help Longxing Technology produce 14-nanometer Qingzhou processor chips.
This photolithography machine is very critical!
Rebus had doubts. He looked at Chen Xing and asked: "Can the 28nm Kaitian baseband chip be produced with a 48nm lithography machine?"
"How about redesigning it? ?”
Ren Guofei proposed.
They don’t know about multiple exposure technology, and they still think that 48nm photolithography machines can only produce 48nm process chips.
Seeing that everyone had taken out their "truck cards", Chen Xing no longer concealed it and responded directly: "Multiple exposure technology can solve the accuracy problem. In theory, a 48nm process lithography machine can do it. 12nm chip."
"Cough cough...cough cough..."
Luo Hao choked on Chen Xing's words as the tea entered his throat.
Can 48nm process lithography machine produce 12nm chips? ? ?
Ren Guofei, Rebus, and Duan Yongping all showed doubts, and Chen Yong quickly asked: "How to produce this?"
48nm process DUV lithography machine It is now an obsolete product, and Western sanctions have been relaxed a lot. Only then did he get one and have someone crack it.
His thoughts on solving the problem were also very simple, just thinking about taking precautions for a rainy day.
He was afraid that the West would impose comprehensive sanctions on the chip field, so he secretly cracked a photolithography machine in case of emergency.
Now you say it can produce 12nm chips?
In Chen Yong’s heart, that 48-nanometer process photolithography machine is no less than turning scrap metal into gold. It is a pure treasure!
“Multiple exposure technology.”
Chen Xing said six words lightly.
Even if I told them, they would not know what the photolithography principle is without Lin Tian personally demonstrating it.
"Multiple exposure?"
"What is multiple exposure?"
"Mr. Chen, does your Longxing Technology have talents in the lithography field?"
After several people were confused, At this time, Ren Guofei showed an expression of sudden realization and analyzed: "So that's the case. No wonder Loongson International can OEM 14nm Qingzhou chips for you. It turns out that it uses this so-called multiple exposure technology!"
"It turns out that Loongson International can OEM 14nm Qingzhou chips for you!" Didn't you buy an EUV lithography machine?" Rebus was stunned. He thought Loongson International had an EUV lithography machine.
They were actually guessing who was the OEM for the 14nm Qingzhou processor chip for Longxing Technology Company.
Loongson International?
It obviously does not have an EUV lithography machine!
How to produce 14nm chips without EUV extreme ultraviolet lithography machine?
Now!
The truth is out!
They, a local company in Longguo, once again achieved overtaking in corners and used technology to make up for the lack of equipment accuracy.
Every boss present gained a lot from this "trump card" conversation, especially Chen Yong from Blue and Green Factory.
He finally realized how correct his original decision was. Taking precautions could help him develop at some point in the future.
"Semiconductor silicon wafers are available, but the photoresist seems to have no restrictions on Longxing Technology, right? Why not ask Gao Yongming and others to send a few engineers over to try whether the 48nm photolithography machine can produce 28nm lithography Space base chip? "
Chen Yong suggested.
He can’t wait to see his lithography machine produce mainstream chips.
If it is really possible to produce 28nm chips, it will really be a matter of course when the ship reaches the bridge, and another village will be bright and clear!
However, before anyone else could speak, Chen Xing showed a faint smile and said unhurriedly: "You don't need to find Loongson International, I have someone here who knows the multiple exposure technology."
< br>Luo Hao: "..."
OK OK!
Well, well, well, well!
Thinking!
It’s really because he didn’t plan for chip production!
There are other people here, those who make silicon wafers make silicon wafers, those who make equipment make equipment, those who make photolithography machines make photolithography machines, and there is one who understands multiple exposure technology and breaks through the limitations of photolithography machines!
Just him!
Go and start a live streaming industry...
(End of this chapter)