Compared with the high sentiment of domestic netizens, although the general public has no reaction after getting the news overseas, the enterprises and companies in the semiconductor high-end chip manufacturing supply chain will still pay more or less attention.

Not only did the stock price fluctuate, but also because the project leader was Xu Yun.

This is not the first time that Huafang has publicly developed high-end lithography machines.

Other forces have had similar ideas before and have put them into action.

We do not hesitate to invest a lot of money and human resources.

Only to master advanced technology to obtain the initiative in the field of semiconductors, have the right to speak.

But for these news, the companies that have entered the supply chain and occupy the vast majority of the global market share are not taking it to heart.

They don't think there are independent individuals who can achieve new high-end chip manufacturing without the entire existing supply chain.

In fact, it is precisely the case, so far only they can carry out the packaging and manufacturing of high-end chips below 7 nanometers, and other forces have not even developed lithography machines for 28 nanometer chips, and the gap between the two is huge.

At the critical common time, others are working hard to develop and their technology is also upgrading.

If nothing else, you'll always be ahead of the curve.

Overtaking in corners can only be called a fairy tale in the field of high-end lithography machine manufacturing.

However, this time is a bit special.

Before Xu Yun solved the world's mathematical problems and all-solid-state batteries, everyone did not believe that there would be a miracle.

As a result, Xu Yun slapped everyone's face with practical actions.

And with the emergence of clumsy artificial intelligence models and new high-end photoresists, the character design is becoming more and more stable.

There are so many lessons in front of him, which is equivalent to putting a layer of mysterious veil on Xu Yun, and in this case, only a stupid person will still be so arrogant that he doesn't worry about it at all.

It can be said that only Xu Yun became the person in charge of the high-end lithography machine project, and this news made the entire semiconductor industry surge.

TSMC, the world's first professional chip manufacturing services company, saw its share price fall against the market.

Qualcomm is not far behind.

Although the downtrend quickly stabilized and there was a technical pullback, it was already telling.

……

"What we are worried about has happened, Xu Yun has officially taken charge of the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine project, if they can really complete the independence of the high-end chip manufacturing industry chain, it will pose a serious threat to us."

"At that time, it will not be a problem of our lack of production capacity, but the photoresist produced will not be sold at all."

At the headquarters of Tojing Shin-Etsu Industry, Makoto Sugihara immediately met with the chairman to report as soon as he got the news from the Internet.

A few days ago, because of the new photoresist, although he was just reprimanded by the president.

But in the face of Xu Yun, I was really relieved.

Even if you know that you will be blamed by the president, you still have to report it immediately.

Ryohei Kimura saw Makoto Sugihara suddenly come in, and was about to have a seizure, but after hearing the news, he forcibly held back his words.

It seems that there is a little more inexplicable uneasiness in my heart, and I can't help but get up from the chair and pace to cover it up in the next second.

Try to keep yourself as calm as you were before.

"Panic, panic."

"I'm just in charge of the project, and I'm not already developing a high-end extreme ultraviolet lithography machine."

"After the news came out, many companies in the supply chain showed signs of falling stock prices, which shows that the market is optimistic about them, maybe the other party can really develop an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine." Makoto Sugihara didn't care about Ryohei Kimura's accusatory tone at this time, and immediately said what he was worried about: "That's a genius scientist who has created many miracles. ”

"I don't need you to remind me of that."

Ryohei Kimura turned to stare at Makoto Sugihara, a warm anger on his face.

Very upset with the other party's tone.

Makoto Sugihara was stunned when he heard this, and fell silent.

After about a few seconds, Kimura Ryohei calmed down a little and opened his mouth again to throw a question.

"Do you really think that Xu Yun can develop a high-end ultraviolet lithography machine?"

Although Makoto Sugihara didn't know what Ryohei Kimura was suddenly asking for, as a subordinate, he still chose to answer truthfully.

After thinking for a moment in his mind, he organized his words and slowly expressed his opinion.

"Mr. Xu is a very special person, he can always do things that surprise everyone, and the point is that he is still a young man in his twenties when he achieves things that most scientists cannot achieve in their lifetime."

"It's a terrible talent."

"If there's anyone else who can conquer the technology of high-end lithography machine manufacturing, he must be in the options."

"President."

"We should have done something ahead of time."

In the end, Makoto Sugihara made another suggestion to Ryohei Kimura, and from his point of view, it was really for the company's sake.

It's a pity that Ryohei Kimura didn't intend to adopt it.

I was anxious to continue, but I was interrupted by the voice of Ryohei Kimura next to my ear.

"You have a lot of faith in him."

"But one thing you obviously forget is that the development of high-end lithography machines is not easier than other technologies."

"The entire lithography machine contains more than 100,000 parts, as well as tens of thousands of mechanical parts and hundreds of sensors, and no matter how strong his personal talent is, it is absolutely impossible to make a lithography machine below 7 nanometers."

"So rest assured."

"Instead of worrying that our photoresist won't sell, let's think about how we can increase our production capacity."

"That's your job."

"You don't have to worry about other things, and you don't need to worry about them."

Ryohei Kimura has already said it to this extent, and Makoto Sugihara knows that it is impossible to change anything, so naturally he will not continue to question the boss who will be unhappy for no reason.

"Yes, President."

Nodding in response, he fell silent again.

His cognition of Xu Yun basically comes from online information, and he has not really been in contact with it in private.

Thinking about it carefully, compared to the estimation of Xu Yun's level, he should know better what he is best at.

For example, the most important link in the high-end chip manufacturing supply chain.

Extreme ultraviolet lithography machine.

As Chairman Ryohei Kimura said, each lithography machine is composed of more than 100,000 parts, which is a very large amount of tasks, and it will indeed be very difficult for Xu Yun to solve it by himself.

After all, the other members of the project may not necessarily have the same high level.

In this way, even if the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine can really be conquered, the time cost required in the middle will be very large.

By that time, the industry had almost ushered in a new upgrade.

If you think about it this way, you really don't have to worry about anything.

Then, just as his mind was running fast and thinking about this, he only heard Ryohei Kimura, who sat back in his chair, add: "Don't forget that we are not the only companies in this supply chain, and they will not watch high-end lithography machine manufacturing technology break through the blockade." ”

"President, you mean?" Makoto Sugihara blurted out something aware of something.

It's just that before he finished his words, he was interrupted by Ryohei Kimura, who was in the seat, raising his hand: "We don't need to worry too much about this, just pay proper attention to the market trends." ”

"I see, President."

At this point, Sugihara Makoto's mentality gradually changed and calmed down again.

After saying hello again, he turned to leave.

Ryohei Kimura stared at Makoto Sugihara's back and did not withdraw his gaze until his figure completely disappeared from view.

Sitting alone in the chair, his expression gradually dimmed, and he muttered involuntarily.

"It's a shame why this genius doesn't belong to us Neon."

……

Meanwhile.

Qualcomm Electronics Headquarters, California.

At a meeting of the company's top management, more than a dozen people, including CEO Anrenkov, were looking at a newspaper in their hands.

This newspaper is the latest issue of the Times, and the cover is occupied by Xu Yun, who is dressed in formal clothes.

The news content is Xu Yun's responsibility for the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine project.

At the end of the article, the comments of several authoritative experts in the field of semiconductors are attached.

Some are optimistic that miracles may happen.

Some expressed pessimism that the project could not succeed.

As the world's leading wireless technology innovator connecting mobile phones to the Internet.

They have revolutionized the way the world calculates and communicates continuously.

One of the core businesses is high-end chips.

In the past, they were able to restrict Kirin chips through various means, so that they could not be produced and phased out, successfully ensuring their global share in the high-end chip market.

Originally, this high-end chip industry pattern will not change much in the next few years.

As a result, Xu Yun was suddenly born.

They must know something about this genius who has made a name for himself in the world of mathematics and is now almost universally known.

Knowing that Xu Yun took over the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine project, it would be absolutely fake to say that he was not worried at all.

If the other party can really conquer the extreme ultraviolet high-end lithography machine technology and successfully establish a chip manufacturing supply chain below 7 nanometers, there will definitely be more and more high-end chips with stable and superior performance to be designed and manufactured, which will inevitably affect their chip business.

As the company's CEO, Anrenkov clearly didn't want to see that happen.

"I think you've all understood the situation, so let's share your opinions."

Anrenkov put down the newspaper in his hand at this time, raised his gaze, and swept over the faces of the people, and a magnetic voice came out.

As soon as the words fell, someone took over the conversation and expressed their opinions.

"It is true that the other party now has a new type of high-end photoresist, but it is not easy to truly realize the manufacture of high-end chips, at least in a short period of time, we don't have to worry about this at all."

There were more than a dozen people sitting in the conference room, and it was impossible for everyone to share the same opinion.

As the other party finished his opinion, someone spoke: "It is very stupid to underestimate a man who has repeatedly performed miracles, and one day he will pay for his stupidity." ”

It's just that this man's remarks are not supported by the majority, and everyone is basically optimistic.

To put it simply, I don't believe that Xu Yun can complete this project well.

"I don't think it's stupid, it's a sign of self-confidence."

"No matter how talented they are, they have a huge backwardness in the field of high-end chip manufacturing, and the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine cannot be developed by one person."

"Don't forget his age, the knowledge he can master in a limited time is limited after all, and it would be a big mistake to think that a new project leader would usher in a technological breakthrough."

"If they want to develop it, they will do it, and they will purchase our chips in the end anyway."

Anrenkov sat on the main seat of the conference table, and after listening to everyone's words, his brow furrowed slightly.

The next thing he looked like he was thinking about and didn't speak.

The others had to wait, and the entire conference room fell silent.

It lasted about two minutes before Anrenkov finally made the decision to raise his head again.

"Either way, it's about the entire supply chain, and we can't do nothing."

"Since we can't stop the other party from developing high-end lithography machines, let's find a way to make it more difficult for them, so that even if they are unwilling to retreat, they can bring us a guarantee."

"No one wants to destabilize the semiconductor market."

With their company's authority and status in related fields, it couldn't be easier to add some difficulties to Xu Yun.

After all, they are the owners of the technology patents.

The entire high-end chip manufacturing is already complex and involves many things, and if it is leveraged to increase the difficulty, it is indeed easy to cause huge mental pressure and make the project unable to continue.

Seeing that the CEO has made a decision, where will others disagree at this time?

It can be regarded as a tacit acquiescence to Anlenkov's approach.

And perhaps a strong hint of constant inner uneasiness, Anrenkov's actions were very smooth and swift.

Within a few days, the relevant departments issued a document requiring all EDA industrial software companies to screen users and take measures to prohibit authorization for some users.

The so-called EDA industrial software is the abbreviation of electronic design automation.

It is mainly used to design packaging and testing chips.

It is also an important link in chip manufacturing.

The key is the same as that of high-end lithography machines, and there is no EDA software that can meet the needs of high-end chip design in China.

It is clear that this is a project for Xu Yun.

When the news was transmitted back to the Internet, it immediately caused widespread discussion, and major media rushed to report it.

The emergence of new high-end photoresists, coupled with Xu Yun's research on extreme ultraviolet lithography machine projects, the good news in the two semiconductor industries has just mobilized everyone's passion, and it can be said that everyone is full of hope for the development of the semiconductor market in the future.

I feel that Xu Yun is able to break through the technical limitations.

As a result, this happened at such a time, which is undoubtedly a big impact on morale.

In particular, when I learned that there was no EDA software to use, my pessimism gradually took over my expectations.

As for the comments under the related article video, I can vaguely see everyone's expectations for Xu Yun, and they all hope that Xu Yun can create a miracle again and completely solve this mess.

"It's a bit of a problem now."

"Those guys are too desperate to do things, for fear that we will develop our own high-end chip manufacturing industry chain."

"Trust Professor Xu."

"If you don't use it, you just don't need it, just let deep technology develop it."

"In short, I believe that Professor Xu will be able to complete this project and bring good news to all of us."

……

Compared with what happened on the Internet, Xu Yun, who had already taken the plane and flew to Jincheng Optoelectronic Technology Research Institute, did not know for the time being.

At this moment, he sat in his seat, feeling the plane passing through the clouds, closing his eyes slightly and recuperating.

May 13, 2020, Jincheng, passenger passage at international airport.

After about three hours of flying, Xu Yun came out of the passenger tunnel alone with his suitcase.

Originally, Wang Pengfei, his driver and bodyguard who went to Jincheng this time, wanted to follow him over, but in the end he still let him stay in Jingzhou and temporarily work as a driver for Chen Shihe.

Although it was the first time he came to Jincheng, he did not come to Jincheng for tourism, and spent most of his time at the Institute of Optoelectronic Technology.

Security is unquestionable.

What's more, with his current status, he has long been on the key focus list.

Although there is no abnormality in normal life, as long as there is a special situation, someone will act immediately.

About this, Yu Hongda Yu revealed to him as commander.

"It's nice to have a chance to go around here." Looking at the scenery outside through the airport glass, Xu Yun thought to himself in his heart.

Just as he was about to go directly to the research institute to report, he saw a familiar figure come into view.

When he saw the other party, he was stunned at first, and then walked over with a faster pace.

A surprise appeared on the face before and after the arrival.

Hurriedly say hello.

"Dean Hou, why are you here?"

That's right.

The acquaintance he saw was none other than Hou Shengchang, president of the Academy of Sciences.

Originally, Hou Shengchang returned to the imperial capital after talking to him about the researcher that day, but he didn't expect to suddenly appear in Jincheng, and it seemed that he should be waiting for him on purpose.

Hou Shengchang didn't sell it, and explained with a smile on his face: "Since I invited you from Beijing University, I must do a good job to help you successfully complete the project docking with the institute, and there is not much time left for us." ”

Hearing these words suddenly, Xu Yun still felt a little puzzled, but just as he wanted to ask, he saw that Hou Shengchang had already walked outside.

And don't forget to remind him of it.

"Come with me to the institute first, I'll tell you about other things on the way."

Hearing this, Xu Yun naturally didn't twist anything, nodded in response and followed behind the other party.

"Okay, Dean Hou."

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After a while, when he sat in the prepared business car with Hou Shengchang, he asked the other party to hand over a mobile phone.

The screen is on, showing the information above.

"Let's take a look at this first."

Xu Yun temporarily pressed the doubts in his heart, reached out and took the phone, lowered his gaze and carefully checked the content on it.

Soon, there was a hint of surprise between his eyebrows.

What Hou Shengchang showed him was a relevant statement issued by the EDA giant company Xinsicadeng.

According to the statement, they will not be able to get the license to upgrade the software to a new version.

As a result, even if the original software can be used, the performance of the chip cannot be optimized.

It's like being locked at a certain level.

At this time, Hou Shengchang noticed the change in Xu Yun's expression, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth and asked, "What do you think of this matter?" ”

"It's a little sudden, but it's expected." Xu Yun handed the phone back and replied calmly.

After Hou Shengchang took the mobile phone, he continued: "The more the enemy does this, the more it shows that they are afraid, afraid that we will really develop a domestic extreme ultraviolet high-end lithography machine and complete an independent chip manufacturing industry chain." At the end of the day, his expression became more and more expectant.

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(End of chapter)