Rebirth 1984: Starting from the development of Hanka

Chapter 93 Development of Domestic Semiconductors

After buying the copyright of "Tetris", Zhao Ye immediately asked Wujiang Microelectronics to expand the scale of the fab.

The price of handheld game consoles is relatively cheap, and it is very possible that millions of consoles can be sold a year, or even tens of millions of consoles.

In the previous life, Nintendo's Gameboy sold 1.9 million units.

Zhao Ye is not demanding, just a small goal is enough.

When "Pokemon" becomes popular, take the opportunity to launch the Tamagotchi electronic pet machine that is sweeping the world.

This game is even more popular, with hundreds of millions of sales.

How many Kirin 1 chips will be used.

Zhao Ye secretly rejoiced, following the path of others, leaving others nowhere to go!

Not only made money, but also developed the domestic semiconductor industry by the way.

Weaken the semiconductor power of Japan, South Korea and Western countries in disguise.

Fabs and chip design companies in Western countries have not created these benefits that belong to them, so naturally there is a lack of funds to invest in research and development.

Not only that, Wujiang Microelectronics has even sold the BG-101 stepper lithography machine to the outside world.

This lithography machine is only one generation behind, and it is still the mainstream lithography machine at the moment.

However, how to promote it is still a bit difficult.

Western companies do not trust Chinese products very much.

At present, RB Canon and Nikon's lithography machines are relatively strong, with high quality and low price, and they have become the overlords in the market.As for ASML in the Netherlands, it is still just a younger brother, and it is not the same as Wujiang Microelectronics.

Zhao Ye flew to Shanghai at this time to discuss with Huang Kun, Ni Annan and other academicians the promotion and sales of the BG-101 stepper lithography machine, and at the same time solve some problems after the expansion of the fab, such as raw material lithography glue.

Domestic lithography machines are of poor quality and cannot meet the requirements of fabs. Currently, Wujiang Microelectronics imports photoresists from RB.

but……

Ni Annan said angrily: "The price of RB photoresist has been raised again, once every six months. If American and European companies also increase the price of photoresist when buying photoresist, then I won't say it, but it's just for us to raise the price! "

Huang Kun sighed: "RB people don't want us to develop lithography machines. Their companies that produce lithography machines and photoresists belong to the same RB consortium! Although our lithography machines lag behind RB, the gap is not that big, and the price is lower." Quite cheap, RB lithography machine companies are worried that we will snatch their market, so they make it difficult for us on photoresist!"

Academician Qin Guogang added with a sneer: "Some time ago, RB Canon recommended a lithography machine to our Wujiang Microelectronics company. 'Building is worse than buying', give up independent research and development."

Zhao Ye smiled calmly: "The RB people are really wishful thinking. Not only will we not give up research and development, but we will increase our research and development efforts!!!"

It is now the beginning of December, and the yen has increased by more than 12% against the US dollar. By the end of the month, the yen will continue to appreciate. Before and after, in just three months, with an increase of 15.4%, Zhao Ye will earn 20 billion US dollars! (A loan of 10 million US dollars, using 5 times leverage in the foreign exchange market, 10% profit)
"By the way, Mr. Ni, how much is the price of our BG-101 stepper photolithography machine?"

"$20 million!"

Ni Annan paused, and added, "Seven years ago, the 7DSW produced by GCA in the United States had the same performance as our BG-4800 stepper lithography machine, but the price was 101 US dollars. The current 45DSW The price has dropped to 4800 US dollars, and we still have a price advantage at 30 US dollars. The lithography machines of RB Canon and Nikon are more advanced, but the prices are also relatively expensive, basically exceeding 20 US dollars!"

Zhao Ye asked: "What is the production cost of the BG-101 stepper lithography machine?"

Ni Annan replied: "40 RMB!"

Zhao Ye couldn't help clicking his tongue when he heard this, the production cost is too low.

However, the lithography machines in the 80s were very different from the ASML DUV lithography machines in the previous life. The latter had more than 10 spare parts, but the current lithography machines do not need so many spare parts, otherwise the cost It can't be that low.

Selling 20 U.S. dollars, converted into RMB 60, the profit is not low.

"Are there many customers who buy BG-101 stepper photolithography machine?"

"Many!" Ni Annan laughed, "As of now, we have sold 9 units..."

"Nine stations are too many!"

Ni Annan explained with a smile: "In the past, we never sold a single photolithography machine in our country, but now we can sell 9 units, so why is that not too much? Wait for our BG-101 stepping photolithography machine The word-of-mouth of the engraving machine is open, and the orders will definitely come in a steady stream!"

During this period, there was no company in the world that specialized in wafer foundry.

Chip companies generally design and produce chips themselves.

Therefore, there are more companies buying lithography machines.

After the fab is established, the production capacity is not fully developed.

Companies that produce lithography machines have made money, while many companies that produce chips have closed down.

In two years, [TSMC] will emerge as the times require and start the wafer foundry model. The global semiconductor structure and industrial chain division of labor will become clearer.

Wujiang Microelectronics can also do wafer foundry, but it is still accumulating technology. At present, it can only produce 8-bit chips, and cannot OEM the most advanced 32-bit chips.

In view of this, Zhao Ye does not want to be a foundry so early.

In addition, he didn't want this good idea to be discovered by others in advance.Wujiang Microelectronics can't produce 32-bit chips now, which doesn't mean other companies can't produce them either.

TSMC can buy the most advanced lithography machines and other production equipment, so it can produce 32-bit chips.

If the idea of ​​wafer foundry is exposed, it will only benefit others.

TSMC was founded in 1987, so Wujiang Microelectronics can still leave a year or two for development.

At that time, with the technology and scale of Wujiang Microelectronics, it will have an advantage over TSMC in foundry.

In addition, EDA chip design software is closely related to the fab.The data provided by the fab is the key to design and develop EDA.The more and more detailed the data, the higher the efficiency of EDA simulation.

"Academician Huang, I am here mainly to solve the problem of photoresist!"

At this time, Zhao Ye turned his attention to the old academician Huang Kun, "Since the RB people have frequently raised prices against us, then we should simply develop photoresist by ourselves. Although the quality of domestic photoresist is not good, at least we have a solid foundation. I believe that as long as we add Big investment in research and development will definitely lead to breakthroughs! Therefore, I plan to establish Wujiang Photoresist Co., Ltd. with the investment of Wujiang Group and the mobilization of scientific research institutions across the country to study photoresist, just like we established Wujiang Microelectronics Company!"

With so much money on Wujiang Group's books, rather than putting it in the bank to earn a little interest, it's better to use it immediately.

As soon as the words fell, everyone present was both surprised and happy.

The success of Wujiang Microelectronics proves that the combination of national scientific research institutions and private capital is feasible.

"Boss Zhao, this is a great move!"

"Chinese photoresist finally has hope!!!"

Huang Kun, Qin Guogang, Wang Shouwu, Wang Wei, Ni Annan and others couldn't help but praise, expressing that they would vigorously promote this matter!

(End of this chapter)