Chapter 147 Inspecting the factory, the photomask is about to be released
"Brother Chen, I can only help you so far. Recently, the live surveillance in the Netherlands has been following you 24 hours a day, and there is really no way to continue to produce Qingzhou chips. "
As the chip raw materials ordered by Chen Xing began to arrive, Dutch engineers at Loongson International's chip factory gradually became vigilant.
Since the last drunken incident drove away nearly half of the Dutch engineers, there were about 2 hours in the early morning to secretly produce chips, but now that they are on duty 24 hours a day, Gao Yongming is also helpless.
Sitting in his office, Chen Xing responded with a calm expression: "It's understandable. The raw materials for my chips are arriving one after another. It's normal for you, Brother Gao, to tighten up."
"It's good if you can understand."
Gao Yongming breathed a sigh of relief.
The two did not communicate by phone, but used video calls that were just launched on WeChat.
With the development of technology, WeChat has supported multi-person video conferencing, which has also provided a lot of convenience for the "domestic alliance".
No one knows if there are paparazzi near their company. Using video conferencing, you can start a meeting without leaving home.
As for the security of data information, Penguin is still very secure, and Xiao Ma's position has always been very clear.
"That's right."
Gao Yongming changed the subject and continued to ask: "How is your 48nm lithography machine? It is responsible for the production of photomasks for baseband chips. Are you out? If there is a shortage of manpower, I can arrange for someone to come over."
"I haven't had time to ask, but based on the date, it's about the same. As for the manpower, we should have enough. "
Chen Xing smiled lightly.
Since he stocked up enough Qingzhou chips, his operating space has become much larger.
Don’t the West want to prove itself?
Then he will prove it himself!
It is difficult to produce Qingzhou chips, but there is no problem with Kaitian baseband chips. It can be done with multiple exposure technology.
“That’s good.”
Gao Yongming nodded slightly and continued: "The SOC God chip mask is almost out. According to your request, four photomasks will be split. It's up to you whether I can continue to hide it. ”
Chen Yong’s photolithography machine is a 48-nanometer process. If you want to make a 14-nanometer SOC chip, you need to go through four exposures, and each exposure corresponds to a different photomask.
If you want to completely hide Loongson International, you must independently produce SOC God chips. Only by attracting enough attention from the West can the private supply line be safer.
"Thank you, Brother Gao."
"Then I won't disturb your work. When the photomask of the SOC God chip is completed, I will have someone send it to you. "
"Then let's chat back."
"Let's chat back."
Hang up the video call and put the phone screen on the table.
The technology sharing of new process semiconductor silicon wafers has allowed the entire domestic alliance members to see benefits and cakes.
Chen Xing really didn’t draw a cake.
This man really wants to expand the market.
Because of the interest chain, Gao Yongming, Yu Yuehui, Ren Guofei, and even Rebus and Zhang Yingguang, billionaire bosses, now treat Chen Xing as brothers.
Without a doubt.
This is a great thing.
In the business circle of Dragon Kingdom, there are actually many such alliances.
For example, the Taishan Club and the Chaoshan Gang are the top business contacts in the Dragon Kingdom, and they sign up together to earn money from market users.
As long as the "domestic alliance" continues to develop, it is guaranteed to be the third top business network in the Dragon Kingdom.
Of course.
These are all things for later!
For now, Chen Xing’s first task is to complete self-certification and let the secret of Loongson International continue to be hidden.
The Geek X1 has just been pre-sold, and it can still be delayed for a while. If the SOC God Chip counts the time, it can be produced within the planned time.
Unless...
The production of the photomask fails...
But this is basically impossible. The SOC God chip is split into four pieces, and the production of the photomask is difficult. It's not too high. According to the level of Loongson International, it's basically impossible to fail.
As soon as the four photomasks arrive, Chen Yong’s 48nm process lithography machine can play its role.
In addition to the chip field, Chen Xing has also just completed the corresponding layout in the field of drones and battery energy.
In the field of drones, he invested 63 million and successfully acquired 31% of the equity of Frontier Technology Company, becoming the company's second largest shareholder.
Don’t underestimate this 31% stake. As long as there is no deviation in the development of territorial drones, this will be a cash cow in the future.
As for the field of battery energy, red quality talents have also arrived and been assigned to the battery laboratory in SEG Technology Park.
Chen Xing does not expect a breakthrough in the battery field in a short time, but if it does happen one day, it will be a complete reshuffle of the market.
But now, you still need to go to Guancheng first to check the factory's parts procurement status and Qingzhou chip inventory, and take a look at the chip factory of Blue and Green Factory.
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Shencheng and Guancheng are "neighbors". Chen Xing arrived at his factory in Guancheng in less than an hour's drive.
Since the annexation of the production line of Xu Jinshui's Pineapple Company, the establishment of the Star Flash fast charging production line, and the completion of the infrastructure construction, he has not been here for a long time.
The car just drove into the industrial park and before it could stop, the factory director Yang Minshuo and several senior executives came to greet him.
When Chen Xing turned off the engine and got out of the car, Yang Minshuo, the former shareholder of Longxing Technology Company who had followed Chen Yapeng for many years, quickly greeted him: "Welcome, President, to inspect the factory."
"Welcome, President. ."
"Welcome to the president to inspect the work."
Because Chen Xing greeted him in advance, several people greeted him with smiles on their faces.
Longxing Technology Company is developing so fast, their status is also rising, and their wages have also been significantly improved.
Especially for his old subordinates such as Yang Minshuo, Zhang Heting, and Zhou Zhaoji who were relieved of their equity, Chen Xing raised their salaries to 100,000 a month, which is equivalent to an annual salary of one million.
"You're welcome."
Chen Xing looked in the direction of the warehouse and continued: "I stopped by to take a look. Have the chips been counted?"
"It's all done."
While Yang Minshuo responded, he made a gesture of invitation and added: "Young Master, please come here, we will just accompany you to take stock."
"Yes. .”
Chen Xing did not refuse.
He stopped by this time just to see the operating conditions of the Guancheng factory. He is not just someone who reads reports.
When the four of them moved to the warehouse where chips were stacked, a factory executive quickly opened the rolling shutter door.
Chen Xing also remembers him. He was one of the dozen workers who secretly produced the brilliant X1 mobile phone in the early morning. It was obvious that he was promoted by Yang Minshuo.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh-"
The rolling shutter door made a loud noise.
When it is completely folded, the scene inside comes into view.
This warehouse covers an area of approximately 4,000 square meters, and each stacking area is clearly marked with text. Walking into the Qingzhou chip area of the warehouse, Chen Xing saw a mountain of cardboard boxes. Yang Minshuo immediately explained the situation: "This is the Qingzhou chip stacking area. There are a total of 417 packaging boxes, each box containing 1,000 chips. That is to say 417,000 Qingzhou chips.”
While speaking, he winked at the two executives beside him.
The two executives were also very understanding. They immediately opened two boxes of chips each and asked Chen Xing to check whether there were any missing quantities.
After checking carefully and then opening a box of chips, Chen Xing nodded and said: "The number is correct. How many Kaitian baseband chips are there?"
"If you have Kaitian baseband chips, , there are less than 5,000 pieces left.”
Yang Minshuo responded quickly.
Ever since TSMC announced that it would stop foundry manufacturing, Kaitian baseband chips have been unable to make ends meet. Even though Loongson International will bring in a batch from time to time, it is still not enough.
Because the Longxing X1 mobile phone sells so well and the factory has a large production capacity, if it is fully produced, it will consume more than 100,000 chips a day. How can Loongson International dare to produce 100,000 chips in a single day? It can only be done at intervals. We only have enough time to supply 10,000 to 20,000 yuan for emergencies, mainly producing Qingzhou chips.
After confirming the situation in the warehouse, Chen Xing nodded slightly and said: "I will restore the supply as soon as possible. Let's go to the production workshop to have a look."
"Okay, Mr. Young."
The four went around again and inspected several production workshops.
In addition to the mobile phone production workshop, other Star Flash fast chargers and radiators, as well as wired headphones are in normal production.
Since chips have been restricted and there are 1,700 factory workers, Chen Xing simply asked them to take their place in other positions for a period of time. Not to mention, the effect was surprisingly good.
At least when mobile phones cannot be produced, they can also produce other accessories, and the process is pretty much the same.
Longxing Technology has no worries about selling mobile phone accessories such as Star Flash fast charging, radiators, and wired headphones, especially Star Flash fast charging.
After inspecting the last employee dormitory, Chen Xing looked at Yang Minshuo and praised: "The factory is well managed. It can be seen that you manage it with intention."
"It's all Mr. Young's good teachings."
While Yang Minshuo is humble, he also doesn't forget to flatter him.
The two executives did not hesitate for a moment, and quickly agreed:
"That's right, our factory director has always kept your words in mind, CEO, so that we can run the factory Keep it in order.”
“Only when the upper beams are upright can the lower beams be upright. The director can do this without your strategic vision and guidance.”
Listen to the three of them. Flattery, Chen Xing smiled faintly and said: "Okay, don't flatter me. Since the Guancheng factory is on track, you can keep up your efforts and I will leave first."
"I have to leave so soon. ?" Yang Minshuo was stunned and quickly expressed his position: "I just made a reservation at the Guancheng Hotel..."
"You're welcome."
Chen Xing shook his head and said frankly: "I came here to inspect just on the way. I will visit the industrial park of Blue and Green Factory later."
"This... ok."
Yang Minshuo didn't force it either.
He knows how to do things appropriately. Since Chen Xing said he was going to the Blue and Green Factory, he must be negotiating business there.
Forcing someone to eat without even talking about business would be very ignorant of the world.
But in the end he still asked: "How about I drive?"
Chen Xing shook his head, not wanting to reveal the location of the blue and green factory's photolithography factory, and repeatedly refused: "As long as you run the factory well, the company's year-end bonus will not be short of you."
After taking out the year-end bonus, Yang Minshuo and the other three immediately beamed with joy and bid farewell to Chen Xing as he left the Guancheng production factory.
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The other side.
Blue and Green Factory chip production base.
Wearing a white coat and dyed yellow hair, Lin Tian produces photomasks himself.
Different from chip lithography, photomasks are produced by electron beam direct writing, which also takes a long time.
The Kaitian baseband chip is 28 nanometers, and the photolithography machine Chen Yong cracked is a 48 nanometer process, so two photomasks are needed.
When Lin Tian was writing equipment programs and producing photomasks, he was always followed by a group of engineers who "learned from others".
Blue and Green Factory is so short of talent!
In other words, local companies in Longguo are too short of talents, especially the corresponding talents in various aspects of chip production.
Now that there are ready-made teachers, Chen Yong and Duan Yongping will naturally not let go of the opportunity to have sex for free, and the engineers will keep an eye on them.
Lin Tian didn’t pay attention to these followers at all.
The technology of photomask production is something he disdains. Now he, a real man, only thinks about small particle accelerators and building photolithography factories.
"Chief Lin, I would like to ask, if defects are found during tape-out inspection, can they be repaired?"
"White defects or black defects?"
"Less chromium defect."
"That's a white defect. Just use laser-induced chemical deposition to repair it."
"What is this operation?"
Lin Tian answered When he asked the question, the phone in his pocket vibrated, and he took out his phone to see whose message it was.
Next second.
His eyes brightened, he looked sideways at the engineer and said, "I'll explain it to you later. I'm going to pick up someone outside now."
After saying this, Lin Tian He hurriedly left the photomask production area and arrived at the chip base parking lot.
The moment he saw Chen Xing, he raised his voice several times and said: "oi! You are finally here, it's almost boring here."
"The photomask is done. ?"
Chen Xing smiled lightly.
Lin Tian shook his head, showing helplessness and complained: "There are still about seven or eight days to go. The equipment here is worse than that of Loongson International. Calling it an old antique is considered a compliment."
Chen Xing : "Then I'm still early."
"Not early, just right. If you don't come, I will be asked to go crazy. There are a bunch of curious babies here."
Lin While Tianda was vomiting his bitterness, he asked: "How is the small particle accelerator? I can wait until the flowers have withered."
"After buying it, Longke Academy came forward."
As soon as Chen Xing finished speaking, Lin Tian said in disbelief: "Good guy, Dragon Academy came forward to place the order. President, you have great connections!"
"In exchange for Bai Yan as a coolie." Chen Xing did not hide it. Said teasingly.
“No wonder.”
Lin Tian suddenly realized.
He knew that Chen Xingcao was just a man, and he had no connections in the sky to get Long Academy to come forward. As expected, he had to give something in exchange.
The two talked and laughed, walked into the chip production base of the Blue and Green Factory, visited the production environment, put on dust-proof clothes and took a look at the 48-nanometer process lithography machine in the clean room.
Contrary to the one on the books, Chen Yong seems to have built another photolithography machine.
This means that the blue and green factory already has two 48nm process DUV lithography machines, which is good news.
After Chen Yong, the boss of Blue and Green Factory, received the news of Chen Xing’s visit, he immediately drove from the company to the chip production base.
(End of this chapter)