The undercurrent on Apple's board of directors is just a small episode for Tang Huan.

To put it simply, no matter how much profit or loss, this problem only involves his private money, but it has no impact on the company.

As for Robert and his ilk, perhaps the forces behind him have a background, but he himself is just a small flea and does not need to care.

You must know that Tang Huan has become an upper-class celebrity in the greater San Francisco area and even in California, and there are many people to contact, so how can he waste energy on him.

Because his aunt was very quiet, he had already gone to Singapore when he was still in Europe, and Deng Lijun also took the child back to Los Angeles to prepare for the concert, and Tang Huan simply stayed in Cupertino.

With the advancement of the 386 plan, the main semiconductor components required for the mass production of the second-generation Fangyuan computer also need to make a procurement plan as early as possible.

At present, the memory and MOS-6502 and Zilog-Z80 two 8-bit CPUs can find a second source of supply in Japan, and Tang Huan no longer needs to worry about possible potential suppression.

However, the CPU used in the 386 plan is Intel8086 and MC68000, and only Intel and Motorola in the United States are currently available.

Originally, after the launch of the IBM-PC in August 1981, its sales volume reached 25,000 units that year, reached 190,000 units in 1982, and climbed to 700,000 units in 1983.

From this, it is not difficult to deduce how many CPUs IBM purchased from Intel, and in comparison. Tang Huan still needs a CPU for a game console.

So. IBM has not yet fully driven the value of microprocessors. It is still very cost-effective to stock up on a certain amount of CPU appropriately.

Perhaps, he can also cuddle the grass and beat the rabbit - piggybacking, as he wishes, circumvent the US technology export controls, and bring the authorization of the second producer to Japan.

As for the main body of procurement, of course, it is EA, a gold-absorbing monster, even if it has just bought 40% of the shares of Luen Mei. You can still use a lot of money, and take advantage of the fact that all the hot money is rushing into this industry, so you don't have to use it in vain.

After the meeting, Tang Huan decided that the first batch of Intel Intel8086 and Motorola MC68000 50,000 each, and the next batch depends on the results of the negotiations.

Intel is located in Silicon Valley, so it is natural to be the first person to contact. But in the meeting with Intel President Andy? Before Grove, Tang Huan inquired about Intel's current situation. Because some former Intel engineers founded Seeq with their own funding to produce EEPROM. provoked Intel's lawsuit.

In case you weren't prepared, you were sprayed by an angry Grove. It's not good.

Tang Huan did his homework and was really ready, after meeting with Grove, before his ass was hot, the other party said bluntly: "Tang, there is a Seeq company in Silicon Valley that produces EEPROM, and it seems that it has funds with you, but its technology belongs to our Intel." ”

"I'm sorry, Andy, I did invest in Seeq, but I really don't know how complicated it is, and there is even a patent dispute involved." Tang Huan pretended to smile bitterly, "You also know that I need EEPROM in my products, and you seem to be conservative about EEPROM for the sake of maintaining profits, so when I heard that there are companies that can mass-produce EEPROM at a moderate price, I got involved." ”

"Is it really that simple?" Grove's face was cloudy.

"Of course." Tang Huan shrugged calmly, "Not to mention anything else, my company doesn't purchase all kinds of memory from Intel as usual, so it should be called a star customer." ”

Tang Huan said it so confidently, it is indeed because he buys a lot of things from Intel.

Due to its early start in the semiconductor industry and strong technical strength, Intel's production process has always been mature and stable, and the excellence of its products is well-known, so Tang Huan had to pinch his nose and endure high prices for procurement.

Electronic products have always had an unspoken rule, products sold to different regions, with different versions, such as the Walkman has a European version, Asian version, etc., Xiaobawang game consoles are not exempt from vulgarity, naturally in the production of different batches, using different parts, Intel's products are to cope with this situation, otherwise all Japanese goods would have been used a long time ago.

Tang Huanke is an acting school, and he has done a lot of face work, and Grove saw that he was sincere, so he didn't continue to delve into it.

Of course, the reality is that everyone is a thoughtful person, and they know this set in the mall, and they must know how to weigh it.

"If possible, I will try my best to persuade Seeq and Intel to reach a settlement, after all, everyone eats by technology, and the fruits of each other's labor should be respected." After Tang Huan said a few words painlessly, he changed his words and clarified his intentions.

"50,000 Intel8086." Grove muttered, a hint of surprise flashing across his face.

He still has a good understanding of the hardware products in the hands of this big customer in front of him, Xiaobawang game console and AppleII function expansion card have at least one CPU with MOS6502 architecture, and its consumption capacity for CPU is simply outrageous, and it is difficult not to make people use their brains.

"Thank you for your patronage, we will give you the best discount." After Grove expressed his attitude, he asked tentatively, "You have developed a new product?" ”

"Naturally, otherwise I'd buy it for." Tang Huan smiled and said leisurely: "This is only the first batch, but what I'm worried about is that your main focus is now on the production of memory, and the business of microprocessors does not account for a large proportion, so is its production capacity enough to guarantee?" ”

"You don't have to worry about this problem, Intel has the ability to solve any production problems." Grove waved his hand haughtily.

"In my opinion. There is still a second producer to be insured. Tang Huan stared at Grove, "Don't be busy refusing, I heard that IBM has approached you." I guess it has something to do with the CPU. As required of the Great Blue Supplier, a second producer is indispensable, and it is difficult for Intel to refuse this cooperation. So, it's only a matter of time before a second producer emerges. ”

"You know a lot." Grove snorted in annoyance, "Could it be that you plan to invest in building a factory for production?" ”

"It's too professional for me to do." Tang Huan shook his head modestly, "I'm asking on behalf of the company in Japan, you know, they're very rich now." ”

"I'm sorry, but I can't answer you right away." Grove said slowly.

"It's okay, I'll be patient." Tang Huan got up to say goodbye, and before leaving, he left a sentence, "I'm also very interested in Motorola's MC68000, which is a quasi-32-bit CPU." (To be continued......)