Technology company, I will become the light of China!

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-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 of the 28nm process is about 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 all-inclusive tape-out fee is really equivalent to giving away [-] million for free, and even far exceeds this number.

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 also has disadvantages."

"shortcoming?"

"What's 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 so backward that they can't 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 anxious, and quickly asked: "Brother Lin, what is the yield rate?"

Brothers are worthy of each other and have a closer relationship. He really wants 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 did it myself, hey! The yield rate should be over 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."

The voice just fell.

all of a sudden.

All eyes were focused on Chen Xing.

Gao Yongming took two steps closer and did some ideological work for Chen Xing: "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 50s and over 30 years old uses the word "you" to address young people under [-] years old respectfully. 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.

"President Gao, you don't have to be polite. Didn't you just say that the tape-out fee would be waived? I'll lend you the staff to offset that."

Chen Xing also responded with "you" to express his attitude.

After hearing what Chen Xing said, Gao Yongming's eyes lit up and he quickly confirmed: "You...you mean you can borrow it?"

"Ah."

Chen Xing nodded and smiled.

Jianghu is not fighting and killing, but human beings.

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!"

"Lao Qu is here today, so he can be a witness. If 14-nanometer processor chips are mass-produced, we, 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, which is equivalent to 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.

The EDA software is produced by Longke Academy, the chip design is completed by Longxing Technology, and the 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 you two 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 clean and pure deserve the support of the national chip.

After a short period of thinking, Chen Xing also made up his mind and said: "If you have a good cooperation, I will lend you my employee."

"Thank you Mr. Chen for your trust."

Hearing these words, Gao Yongming seemed to see the dawn coming.

After witnessing the establishment of the alliance, Tang Xinyu, an engineer from Loongson International, quietly left and returned directly to the dressing room.

He took off his dust jacket and took out his mobile phone from his pocket. He looked excited and entered a series of numbers to dial.

……

Imperial City Hospital.

inpatient department.

After a series of examinations, the doctor from the nursing home walked into the ward with a pile of examination sheets and said with a smile: "Mr. Feng, you are in good health. You can go home from the hospital."

The rosy-faced old man who was lying on the hospital bed heard the words and immediately sat up and said: "Xiaoqiang, are you right? I have been feeling weak and flustered these past few days, and my head hurts a little."

"The checklist shows everything is fine. Maybe Mr. Feng is too stressed."

The doctor responded with a smile.

"What about high blood pressure?"

"Your blood pressure is normal."

"Hyperlipidemia?"

"You don't have high blood lipids either."

"Hey! Please write down a cold and fever for me. I want to stay here for two more days."

"It's not good..."

"What's the matter..."

Before the old man surnamed Feng finished speaking, the ringtone of "Moonlight over the Lotus Pond" rang out from the imitation phone in his pocket.

He took out his cell phone, pressed the answer button and said, "What's wrong 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 kept his story short and gave a complete explanation of the principles of Lin Tian's multiple exposure technology.

next second.

The voice of the old man surnamed Feng increased several times.

"How many???"

"The theoretical maximum is seven nanometers???"

"I know, I'll rush back right away. Are you sick? What's wrong with you? I'm just riding a horse and I'm not sick! That's it, um, I'm hanging up, I'm going to catch a plane!"

(End of this chapter)