Chapter 157: Centrino's memory module
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Fan Wuxian spent several days soaking in the memory production line. to learn about the current memory architecture.
As an indispensable and important core component of personal computers, the development of memory can reflect the development history of the entire personal computer. Memory is constantly updated in terms of specifications, technology, bus bandwidth, etc. Basically, it also represents the replacement of personal computers.
A memory manufacturer under the leadership of Wang Shihan. The main thing is to produce EDO memory. It is used in 486 and Pentium class computers for ordinary memory, with 72 lines and 168 lines, and 5V voltage. The data bandwidth is 32bit, and the speed is basically above 40ns. Since the CPU data bus width above the Pentium level is 64 bits or even higher. So EDOram has to be used in pairs.
However, Fan knows that with the imminent launch of Microsoft's operating system, personal computer applications will enter a new era, and various large-scale application software and computer games will also emerge, in this case, the size and speed of memory will become an important factor restricting the entire computer system.
Under such conditions, it is necessary to develop memory technology under a new architecture and produce new memory with large capacity and high speed. In this way, it meets the needs of the market, and EDO memory is already declining.
Therefore, Fan Wuxian asked Wang Shihan that one is that he needs to increase his efforts to develop new S memory technology. The other is to start working at full speed, make use of all the current memory production lines, and start full horsepower to produce EDO memory, in order to recover the land spent on the current construction of the factory.
Because Fan Wuxian knows. The first local SDRAM to appear on the market belongs to the Intelpc-66 technical specification, if the motherboard external frequency is increased from 66MHz to 100MHz. This change is a qualitative leap forward in PC architecture.
Of course, troubles will follow. THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM IS THAT INTEL'S PC-100 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ARE QUITE STRICT. Its standards put forward high technical requirements for both chip manufacturers and memory module manufacturers. Moreover, the existing integrated circuit packaging method can no longer meet the working requirements of high-speed chips. The manufacturer needs to replace the original equipment, which will inevitably increase the cost of the manufacturer.
Fan Wuxian studied computer science and application in college. Although I didn't learn much at the time. However, the history of computer development is still relatively familiar. Hardware, software, database principles, system architecture, software engineering, and so on have all been studied. He calculated where the new memory architecture would appear. It will probably take a year and a half to two years later, which is enough time for Wang Shihan and them to launch products based on SD memory technology. As for the future of DDR memory, it will be at least ten years from now, and there is no need to think about it now.
Up to 10 years of profitability. It is enough for Fan Wuxian to earn a lot of money from memory production, and more importantly, he has cultivated a large number of his own chip R&D technical talents through this industry to lay a good foundation for future work.
Wang Shihan was surprised by Fan's far-sightedness and familiarity with the industry, if he were an insider. Or have a better understanding of memory architecture. However, Fan Wuxian studied international trade, and he was not usually on campus. It's kind of unbelievable that they're all so familiar with the memory industry.
But no matter what, the first batch of local memory modules for use have been taken offline.
After Fan Wuxian got the sample of the strip. First of all, he opened the computer case on Wang Shihan's desk, and then skillfully removed the original memory module. Then plug the new product in, and then power it up. Testing, booting, a series of actions like a cloud of peers, so that everyone in the office rushed to the extremely surprised.
Although they are engaged in this place, they are not very skilled in such trivial things as disassembling and assembling machines. Generally, the workers do it for them, so there is no technical work, and they naturally do not need to do it. But Fan is not sick with this set of actions. But he is very skilled, as if he once did installation work for people.
After the machine was turned on, Fan Wuxi immediately ran several large software. Sure enough, I feel that the speed has been greatly improved, and it seems that the kung fu of the technical talents under Wang Shihan is still excellent.
Fan Wuxian smiled at everyone, then cocked his thumb and said, "Not bad." The technology is top-notch.
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After meeting the boss's approval. The crowd burst into cheers. There are also some active employees who encourage the boss to treat him and give out red envelopes.
Wang Shihan also breathed a sigh of relief. Although a lot of preliminary tests have been done, it is not excluded that there will be some defective products occasionally. In case Fan Wuxian casually picked up the kind of imperfect defective product from the production line, it would be a bit of a loss of face, fortunately, this time the actual trial. It works perfectly.
The following day. The other two major shareholders of the company. Wang Rongchang and Maximus also flew to Hangzhou to meet with Fan Wuxian and prepare to attend the celebration of the new product coming off the production line. After the three of them met. Naturally, I am very happy, and last year's plan has finally succeeded this year.
Along with them, there are also 100 technical personnel, which is probably Wang Rongchang who has pulled Taiwan over by digging three feet into the ground. It's going to be very difficult to find so many people.
"This is also the political instability in Taiwan. Up and down dog-eat-dog. I just picked up such a bargain. If it is left in normal times. It's absolutely impossible to pull out so many people. Wang Rongchang said with a smile to Fan Wuxian and Maximus.
Fan Wuxian is also very satisfied. Non-industrial asked Wang Rongchang with concern, "Prince, how much does this matter affect you?" I'm afraid it's a bit disadvantageous to continue to mess around in the official career, right? ”
Wang Rongchang shook his head with some disdain. Said to the two of them, "This year. If I'm still limited to the development of the island, it will be a mouse's eye! ”
The situation is very clear. The politics of the mainland of the island of Taiwan are in the dark. Black gold politics is very serious. Many underworld bigwigs have begun to whitewash themselves in politics, in this case, where are they more innocent businessmen to choose?
Besides, although Wang Rongchang can be regarded as a high-level member of the SEF, this organization is still a non-governmental organization after all. Even if he exercises some semi-official powers, it is not an official organization in the final analysis, so Wang Rongchang does not have too many scruples about investing in the mainland.
Since the mainland has money to make and good development prospects, why do you still want to stay in love with the island of Taiwan?
Although the old man is old, he is not confused, and since the general trend is like this, he naturally wants people to go to high places and the water to flow to low places. It is undoubtedly a wise move to build a factory in the mainland. And what made him even more gratified was that he had found Fan Wuxie, a strong collaborator, and his financial path was of course bright.
"Mr. Fan, uncle. Mr. Maximus. Now our products are also off the production line. Shouldn't it be a bright name? Wang Shihan said to the three bosses.
"That's for sure, Mr. Maximus. What do you propose? Wang Rongchang asked Maximus.
The old Jewish man shook his head. "I only care about how much money I can make. As for what the name is, you are more proficient, after all, this is Chinese mainland. And our main sales object. It is also a user in Chinese mainland. ”
Wang Rongchang saw that Maximus had no opinion. So he asked Fan Wujidao. "Mr. Fan. Computers are a relatively fashionable thing, and the name should also be younger. Or is it up to you to decide? ”
Fan Wu didn't excuse himself when he was sick, and said after thinking for a while. "The trademark is called Centrino! How about the English abbreviation XC? ”
"Hehe, as long as it's not C, I don't have an opinion, the name Centrino. It also sounds loud. Wang Rongchang said with a smile.
Wang Shihan pondered it carefully. "Swift, swift gallop. It is very suitable for the characteristics of our products. Good name! This XC logo is also easy to design. Why don't you just design it and add an X inside of C? ”
The three bosses all nodded, thinking that it was feasible, so the trademark and name of the new memory module were decided. Where to apply for industrial and commercial registration. It's very simple, and you can leave it to the lawyers.
HOWEVER, WHEN THEY HEARD THAT FAN WUXIAN AND INTEL JOINTLY BUILT A CPU PACKAGING FACTORY, THE TWO OLD MEN FELT A LITTLE ENVIOUS, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY WERE LIMITED TO FINANCIAL PROBLEMS, AND IT WAS PROBABLY DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHARES, BUT FAN WUXIAN WAS NOT A STINGY PERSON, AND SAID TO THE TWO OLD MEN, AS LONG AS THEY PULLED ANOTHER HUNDRED TECHNICAL TALENTS. You can get 1% of the new factory equity.
Anyway, for Fan Wuxi, the profit of the CPU packaging factory is average. Although it can also earn 18 billion land. But compared to their own other investments. THE MONEY IS VERY SLOW, IF IT IS NOT FOR THE TRAINING OF THEIR OWN TECHNICAL TALENTS, AND THE RELATIONSHIP WITH INTEL COMPANY. in order to obtain a part of the other party's technology. He would not choose to spend time on this kind of enterprise. There is a lot of money to sit in the bank and speculate in stocks, why bother so much?
But the benefits of doing so are also very clear. At least Fan Wuxian promised Boss Zhu that 20,000 jobs would be provided here. It's basically settled.
"Tomorrow night, "The Same Song" will hold a special evening party on the West Lake. We are sponsors. Let's come together. "At the end of the day. Fan Wuxian said to everyone.
Wang Rongchang and Maximus were in a good mood, so they naturally agreed. Fan Wuzhi's new factory Moji, they also want to participate, of course, they can't leave Hangzhou these days, there is this pastime. But it's not bad.
Wang Shihan has more work. He needs to organize some workers to come and sit there.
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