Tech Hammer

How does it feel to be despised by your own brain?

Actually, it’s nothing, it’s just that countless subjects that need to be studied suddenly pop up in my mind.

The top ones are all those he has been exposed to, such as introduction to algorithms, computer vision, big data mining, etc. Why does he still need to learn large-scale integrated circuit design? There are many things that need to be mastered. Complex functions in mathematics are easy to talk about, but they also involve quantum mechanics, digital circuits, high-frequency circuits, signals and systems, materials chemistry, optical precision engineering, microelectronics processing technology...

In addition, there is more basic EDA software design.

The expanded content also includes bionics, biomaterials, biochemistry, neurobiology, genetics...

At this time, from Yin Chenlu's perspective, she felt that after Ning Wei said his goal, he suddenly froze and stared at himself blankly. Fortunately, he was not embarrassed. Because Yin Chenlu could tell that Ning Wei was not attracted by her beauty, because her eyes were completely unfocused, and she was obviously distracted.

"Um, classmate Ning, Ning Wei!"

"Oh! I'm sorry, are you done with the interview here? I suddenly thought of something and have to go to the library. Goodbye, Sister Yin."

After saying that, before Yin Chenlu could react, Ning Wei stood up and hurried away.

After being stunned for a long time, Yin Chenlu suddenly turned to the photographer and asked, "Did the camera just turn off?"

The photographer scratched his head and then spread his hands helplessly. It seemed that he was fast.

However, when I turned my head, I happened to see a camera in the corner of the classroom with the corner of my eye. The red light was on, so it should be on, so I pointed at it: "Looking for surveillance from the school?"

"If anything, it would be best! I think this picture is very educational!"

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Ning Wei didn't know that his whim became a scene that the satellite TV host found very educational. He just subconsciously hoped to rush to the library, flip through relevant books, and gain a deeper understanding of why the field of artificial intelligence requires so much knowledge. Only then can one be considered an entry-level person.

It's not that you can figure this out after reading the book, but you can use the knowledge system that your brain automatically constructs when reading the book to determine what kind of perverted direction you have chosen.

Ning Wei was not disappointed. After browsing a few books, he roughly understood what the brain meant.

His brain believes that to achieve true artificial intelligence, both hardware and software must be innovated together before it can be finally realized, and both are indispensable.

Therefore, in terms of software, he needs to systematically sort out various algorithms and mathematical knowledge, such as linear algebra, probability theory, topology, functionals, optimization theory, etc. in mathematics.

In terms of hardware, he needs to design a brand new chip, and his brain believes that since he wants to go in his own direction, the current EDA software will definitely not meet the requirements, so he has to redesign and write an EDA dedicated to designing smart chips. Software comes out.

This software alone is a sinkhole, the main framework, component library, engineering library, various interfaces, tools...

This is just a purely technical requirement.

Mature EDA software also needs to provide matching simulation tools to provide various simulation debugging environments for the designed chips. This is no longer a purely technical issue, but also an empirical field.

Because the simulation environment requires a large amount of data support, chip manufacturers such as Intel, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and Samsung Electronics need to provide detailed data support to ensure that a simulation test result will not deviate too much.

After all, it is impossible to design a chip and then tape it out directly. You must know that tapeout is very expensive, and no matter how rich you are, you cannot afford to manufacture it like this.

Having EDA software is just the beginning, and the next step is chip structure design.

This step is difficult. The difficulty lies in bypassing the patent and designing a new smart chip architecture. The overall architecture is out, and there are still various details. For example, each chip needs to be designed with pin definitions, specifications, and functions, and then used to enrich its own component library.

This process also requires writing the underlying driver and various communication protocols for the chip.

However, these are nothing compared to the difficulty that follows, because the key is that the chip must not only be designed, but also manufactured.

So his brain also hopes that he can learn precision optics, materials chemistry, and microelectronics processing.

In addition, his brain also feels that there is another way to achieve artificial intelligence, which is to imitate humans and use biological materials to design an artificial intelligence implementation model that is similar to the communication mode of the human brain and uses neural media to transmit and store signals. This is another artificial intelligence implementation model. It is a brand new field, so it requires various biological knowledge and computer knowledge.

As for the so-called deep learning and neural networks that are relatively popular at this stage, he even believes that they do not have much technological content. Most of their functions are realized through constant regression, constant modification of weights, and finally the optimal solution.

So five hours later, Ning Wei, who walked out of the library, was completely shocked.

He felt that his brain must have misunderstood his thoughts.

The field of artificial intelligence he mentioned is just one branch of research, but his brain seems to want him to become an all-powerful superman who can handle everything from hardware to software, from design to production?

How the hell is this possible?

Modern industry is a specialized chemical industry system with extremely fine branches. Take the world's most advanced ASML lithography machine as an example. Its components include light sources from Cymer from the United States, lasers from TRUMPF from Germany, optical systems from Zeiss from Germany, and Edward from the UK. vacuum system and German electrostatic suction cup technology, etc.

As for the expansion into the entire semiconductor field, the industrial systems involved include glue removal equipment, heat treatment equipment, cleaning equipment, chemical mechanical polishing machines, precision measurement equipment, testing machines, sorting machines, glue coating and development, probe stations...

In addition to these, there are four core equipment coating machines, etching machines, ion implanters and the most important photolithography machine.

Or can he really?

As soon as this idea came out of his mind, Ning Wei shook his head hard.

Proficient in all lines? That's what only a madman should think.

Now you can start from the basics and take the next step.

Ning Wei soon made up his mind. Since he wanted to develop in this direction, he should make some achievements. He could try to start with the most basic algorithms and software.

Of course, it would have to be after he completed the turbulence algorithm project.

Fortunately, the recent turbulence algorithm project no longer requires him to devote all his attention to this. The feedback data every day will be uploaded to the server according to the standards he set. Some code details have been adjusted. The three newly assigned researchers and Yu Xingwei It is also competent enough. The first formal paper on turbulence algorithms is almost completed. After enough data samples are filled in and explained, it can be submitted again.

He could indeed spend some time reopening the topic.