E-port.

Shanhai Microelectronics Chip R&D Center.

"Angkor, what reward do you think the company will give us? This is a 16nm process, and Gulf Semiconductor has just launched it. ”

Xie Shengdong pushed the colleague next to him and said excitedly.

At the age of 20, with clear eyes and a young face, he can't see it at all, this is an excellent and outstanding expert in materials science.

"Isn't it clearly written in the employee contract for promotions and salary increases?"

Wu Maozhe raised his eyes to look at Xie Shengdong, and replied, looking completely unrefreshed.

At first, when Wu Maozhe first entered the R&D center, he was extremely uncomfortable and full of strangeness when he was faced with increasingly complex and sophisticated EDA software, simulation tools, lithography technology and materials engineering.

At one point, I even wanted to give up directly.

It's just that whenever he thinks of his mother, he gritted his teeth and cheered up again, chose the direction of transistor structure optimization that he is best at, and worked hard all day long, devoting himself to his work.

After combing through the technical documents of Shanhai Microelectronics, he keenly found that in order to reduce the process nodes of the chip process, it is necessary to break through four major technical problems:

Multiple exposure and etching technology!

Insulation and electrode materials!

Multi-branch transistor layout!

Three-dimensional integrated circuit technology!

The first point is that professional exposure machines and etching equipment can be used instead;

Second, it is necessary to have a master of nanomaterials, who is familiar with the properties of high dielectric constant materials, and can perfectly master the technology of synthesizing and applying these materials.

Third, he decided to start with the fin-shaped FET structure to improve the current control capability, reduce leakage current, speed up the switching speed, and enhance the integration and performance of the chip.

Fourth, Shanhai Microelectronics originally has a mature three-dimensional packaging technology (3DIC)!

Therefore, as long as the technical barriers of materials and transistor structures can be broken, the chip process can be further improved in a short period of time.

As it turned out, he was right!

The 16nm process, along the right path, was easily pounded out by it, and he had never achieved such amazing scientific research results at MVIDIA back then.

Of course, all this is inseparable from Xie Shengdong's help, it is his bold use of silicate as the insulating layer material and polysilicon as the electrode material, which greatly improves the electron mobility.

Combined with the three-dimensional transistor structure design, it provides the possibility of reducing the chip size.

"Then why do you have a tight face, isn't it worth celebrating for a promotion and a raise?"

Xie Shengdong wondered.

"Because...... Forget it, you don't understand. ”

Wu Maozhe wanted to speak and stopped, but the other party didn't know that the reason why he was able to enter the R&D center was all due to the relationship of the big boss.

"If you can develop a 10-nanometer chip process, I will buy Yibin Electronics and give it to you."

Chen Heyu's words were deeply imprinted in his heart.

Thinking of this, Wu Maozhe shook his head, opened Xi and EDA casually, and continued to study the structure of the transistor.

He believes that the finFET transistor structure can achieve better electronic control and smaller leakage current, which is very different from the traditional planar transistor structure, and if it goes further, it may be possible to reduce the process to 14 nanometers, or even 10 nanometers.

Seeing this, Xie Shengdong smiled slightly, and also began to concentrate on work.

……

"Boss, the core personnel in charge of R&D are all in the conference room."

When He Tingbo saw the boss get out of the car, he stepped forward with a smile and reported in a low voice.

"It is worthy of being a technology leader who has been deeply involved in the semiconductor industry for many years, how long has it been? I was able to win the 16nm process, which was really unexpected to me. ”

Chen Heyu said with emotion.

This step, saving at least three years, Shanhai Microelectronics finally has the ability to compete with Wanji in the Yazhou market.

As long as the opportunity is grasped, the semiconductor pattern of Huaguo will change!

"The boss has won the award, which is all the credit of those colleagues in the R&D center, and it has little to do with me."

He Tingbo said modestly, she was born in research and development, and she did not have the stinky problem of robbing people's credit, and said frankly.

"Oh? Which genius is it? Why haven't I heard you mention it before? ”

Chen Heyu smiled, became interested, and then asked.

"ASIC design engineer Ding Xiucheng, who was originally a veteran employee of Zigang Electronics, should be a thick and thin accumulation this time, with the assistance of Xihe EDA and 3DIC packaging technology, I didn't expect to give you a big surprise, but also to the company a big surprise."

He Tingbo replied with a smile.

"Want to go into mass production? How long will it take? ”

Chen Heyu continued to ask.

"We have NXT 1950i for lithography machines, which is enough to support 16nm chip manufacturing, but the physical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition equipment do not match, so we have to speed up the procurement process.

On the other hand, since there is no corresponding supplier of high dielectric constant insulation materials in China, only neon or Korean chemical companies have the supply strength. ”

He Tingbo explained, pushing his glasses.

"You keep an eye on it, I'll find someone to contact the material channels of the Korean Kingdom first, but if it doesn't work, then try to contact the suppliers of Neon or the Windmill Country."

Chen Heyu thought about it and gave an answer.

The 28nm process has not yet touched the bottom line of the beautiful country, and the 16nm process node is only one step away from giants such as Intel and Pickaxe.

In other words, he had to plan ahead.

Otherwise, if you are unprepared before the strike, you will definitely be at a loss.

As he walked, he thought quickly, how to deal with the next situation.

It is a good thing to have an advanced chip manufacturing process, for fear that the other party will play hooligans and cut off the supply of materials or other core tools and equipment.

"Let's take a look at the heroes of Shanhai Microelectronics first."

Chen Heyu suppressed his chaotic thoughts, strode forward, and went straight to the door of a conference room, where there were more than a dozen chip design engineers, the older ones in their forties and fifties, and the younger ones in their early thirties.

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

When everyone saw him, they hurriedly got up to greet him, their faces full of excitement.

"Which one is Ding Xiucheng?"

Chen Heyu Shi Ran sat down, glanced around, and asked with a light smile.

"Hello boss, I am Ding Xiucheng from Shanhai Microelectronics R&D Center, mainly responsible for the process flow."

"Wow"!

A middle-aged man in his early seventies stood up, with a slightly dark complexion and a slightly rounded figure, and introduced with a smile.

"A table of talents!"

Chen Heyu praised against his will, no matter what, the other party developed a 16-nanometer chip process, which can generate huge profits for the company, which is worthy of recognition and praise.

He had already made up his mind.

Promotions and raises!

Distribute equity and bonuses!

The company came forward to help him apply for major domestic scientific research awards!

And one more, sales commission!

He plans to give a portion of the sales of 16-nanometer chips to the engineers who lead the project to stimulate the enthusiasm of researchers.

"Thank you, boss, it's all part of the job."

Ding Xiucheng replied cautiously, his eyes full of caution and precaution.

"Tell us about your ideas and technical solutions, how do you come up with the idea of optimizing the transistor structure to achieve the purpose of reducing the size?"

Chen Heyu asked casually.

"Uh...... I was inspired by the architecture of the 5th Gen Core processors by building vertically oriented fins on a silicon substrate.

This fin-like structure provides greater control gate current and reduces leakage current in the shutdown state.

Moreover, due to the compactness of the three-dimensional transistor structure, the processor can accommodate more transistors in a limited chip space......"

Ding Xiucheng was prepared, unhurried, and replied confidently.

"Huh? Something strange? ”

"It stands to reason that this advanced technical principle should be able to trigger the system, why is there no reaction in my mind?"

Chen Heyu thought to himself, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he was a little confused for a while.

"Great idea and success proves your strategy right.

Mr. He, let the Finance Department take out 20 million funds to reward everyone, and all the people involved in this research and development will be upgraded by one level.

As for Xiucheng, after the mass production of 16-nanometer chips, you can get 1% of the sales for every piece sold, as your commission.

Other colleagues, share another 1% commission. ”

Chen Heyu didn't think much about it, and directly announced the reward policy, 1% sounds pitiful, but the engineers who know how to do it are all excited.

"Thank you boss, we will definitely make persistent efforts to develop new products for the company."

Ding Xiucheng's face was full of red light, and Mei Zizi said.

1% of sales!

That's not a few hundred million a year!

"Work hard, work hard, as long as you contribute to the company, I will not hesitate to reward."

Chen Heyu patted him on the shoulder and said warmly,、。

The mood is particularly comfortable, he is willing to pay hundreds of millions of commissions every year, that is, to buy horses at a thousand dollars to attract semiconductor talents at home and abroad.

Others give equity bonuses, he is more realistic, who can lead the team to overcome the chip process node, he directly sends sky-high dividends!

Next, he has to adjust the salary system and welfare system of Shanhai Microelectronics to be more international, so as to retain the hearts of high-end talents.

"Mr. He, is Wu Maozhe still in the R&D center? What is the status of his work? ”

After Chen Heyu finished greeting, he suddenly remembered this person, and immediately turned his head to ask He Tingbo.

"Ding Gong should know that he happens to be Wu Maozhe's direct superior."

He Tingbo immediately replied.

"By the way, why isn't he here? Aren't you involved in R&D? ”

Chen Heyu said suspiciously.

Wu Maozhe is a senior chip engineer at MVIDIA, and his resume and ability have been certified by Huang Xunjian, the "godfather of graphics cards", even if he has not been engaged in R&D for several years, he will not contribute at all, right?

"Back to ...... Back to the boss, Wu Maozhe was busy, and he naturally participated in this research and development work. ”

When Ding Xiucheng heard this, he panicked instantly, and stumbled and replied.

I couldn't help but break out in a fine cold sweat behind my head, and my hands and feet were cold, so I could only hold on, for fear of being seen.

"Oh? Is it? ”

Chen Heyu sneered, and he had already seen that something was wrong with Ding Xiucheng.

"Call someone over."

He commanded directly.

"Old ...... Boss, no, what can you ask me? ”

Ding Xiucheng gritted his teeth and said in a loud voice.

"It's okay, it's just some private matters, Lao Wu and I are friends."

Chen Heyu said deliberately.

Friend?

Ding Xiucheng immediately exploded after hearing this, you and the boss are friends, so why did you say it earlier, if you don't say it, how do I know.

I wanted to cry without tears, and I was stunned in place, not knowing what to do.

He has done this kind of thing a lot, and he has been here for so many years, and this is the first time that something has gone wrong.

He Tingbo saw Ding Xiucheng who was like falling into an ice cellar, and he didn't understand where he didn't understand, there was something greasy in the middle, and he deceived her.

At present, the boss endured not to have a seizure, snorted coldly, and beckoned an assistant to trot out.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly fell into a state of froze, and the silence was terrifying.

After a while, Wu Maozhe walked in with his assistant, his face a little impatient, feeling that his research progress had been interrupted.

"Yo! It's Mr. Chen, no, I should call you boss now. ”

Wu Maozhe looked up at Chen Heyu, immediately changed his face, and said with a hippie smile.

He also pointed to Chen Heyu to help him out!

"Are you used to it here?

Listening to Ding Xiucheng say that you have contributed a little bit to the 16nm technology solution, it seems that MVIDIA's work experience has helped you a lot. ”

Chen Heyu motioned for him to sit down and said with deep meaning.

"What?"

Wu Maozhe's eyes were red in an instant, and he was immediately angry, what is a little bit of power?

This technology was completely developed by him and Xie Shengdong staying up late and working overtime, what is the matter with him Ding Xiucheng?

No wonder he didn't reply for so long after handing in the technical documents.

In anger, he clenched his fists, looking like he was choosing someone to devour.

"Mao Zhe, listen to my explanation!"

Ding Xiucheng said with embarrassment, and wanted to continue struggling.

“Fuck！ I explain mud mom! ”

Wu Maozhe threw a punch and smashed it on Ding Xiucheng's cheek, and he didn't forget to scold and scold.

At this moment, he was not valued by his father, and his resentment was poured out by his eldest brother Ba0.

"Bang bang bang"!

The fist fell on Ding Xiucheng like raindrops, making the other party scream, squatting on the ground and begging for mercy.

(End of chapter)