The third generation of computers is a qualitative leap over the previous two generations, and at its core is the large-scale use of integrated circuits to replace the previous discrete components. Only in this way can the computing speed of the computer be greatly increased and more complex functions can be realized.

However, this has also brought great difficulties to the development of computers, and in order to manufacture a complete third-generation computer, the demand for integrated circuit chips alone is not ordinarily large.

Jiang Yan carefully calculated, in order to build a complete third-generation computer, it was far from enough to rely on the research institute's own strength. Even if all the resources in the country are mobilized and all the production capacity is focused, I am afraid that in a year, we will only be able to manufacture 3-4 third-generation computers.

This is already the limit.

Because each computer needs tens of thousands of chips to assemble, and the institute's current annual chip output is only tens of thousands. You know, the central processing unit alone requires tens of thousands of chips to achieve, however, as far as the current situation is concerned, 3-4 units are not easy, but this is enough.

Jiang Yan carefully planned the distribution of these few computers.

One will be given priority to a certain military scientific research unit in the northwest, they are researching a large number of heavy weapons, which requires a large number of numerical calculations and simulations, and has a great demand for computing power.

One will be sent to the corresponding research institute of the Academy of Sciences, they are carrying out some cutting-edge scientific and technological research projects, and they also urgently need strong computing support, and the equipment of this computer will greatly improve the research efficiency.

In the last one, Jiang Yan decided to stay in the institute for its own use. He also has a lot of important R&D tasks that require computing power. In addition, the proximity to the computer can also be easily modified and improved at any time, and exert greater power.

3-4 sets for the current flower planters, is undoubtedly a great wealth, the addition of these computers, will play a huge role in aviation, electric power, scientific research and other fields, to help the flower planters as soon as possible to catch up with the world trend of science and technology.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yan couldn't help but be full of enthusiasm.

He believes that even if there are only a few, the addition of advanced computers will open a new era of scientific and technological progress for flower growers!

The value they create far exceeds their numbers.

So, Jiang Yan immediately began to arrange, after careful design, Jiang Yan finally completed the detailed plan of the third generation of computers, this plan covers all parts from chips, combinators to peripheral devices, it can be said that it has been completed.

With this computer development plan in hand, Jiang Yan was going to personally visit the leaders of the First Machinery Department, win their strong support, concentrate the resources available throughout the country, and start this major national project.

In the afternoon, Jiang Yan came to the building of the First Machine Department.

He first went to the office of the Minister of Machinery, reported to him on the progress of computer development, and expressed his desire to start the project.

The head of the first machine department was slowly drinking tea and reading the newspaper in his office.

Suddenly, a secretary's notice came from outside the door: "Minister, Comrade Jiang Yan has asked to see you."

"Oh? Little Ginger is here?" Minister Li happily put down the teacup, "Invite him in!"

I saw Jiang Yan push the door and enter, and greeted Minister Li with a smile.

Minister Li stepped forward enthusiastically and patted him on the shoulder: "Xiao Jiang, it just so happens that I have something to look for you, you came first, sit down!"

"Minister, I am here to report to you on the progress of the development of the third generation of computers." Jiang Yan said straight to the point.

"W-what?" Minister Li was holding a teacup and preparing to drink tea, when he heard this, he "choked", and the tea squirted out.

"Third-generation computers? Do you mean the kind of third-generation computers that are just beginning to be researched in the world?"

"Exactly, Minister." Jiang Yan said with certainty.

Minister Li's eyes widened in disbelief, the teacup in his hand fell to the table with a "clang", he didn't care about wiping the tea stains from his mouth, and excitedly stepped forward to hold Jiang Yan's shoulder: "What?!" You say you're already working on a third-generation computer? You're not kidding, are you?"

"No kidding, Minister." Jiang Yan took out the design plan from his briefcase and put it on the table, "This is the detailed development plan for the third-generation computer that I have basically completed." It will enable a major breakthrough in China's computing technology. However, in order to achieve mass production, it is far from enough to rely on the strength of the Academy of Sciences, and it needs to be organized and deployed at the national level. ”

Minister Li hurriedly grabbed the stack of drawings and examined them carefully, he originally thought that Jiang Yan was joking, but he didn't expect that the other party already had a complete development plan in hand!

He was surprised to read those advanced professional terms word by word, and immediately reacted that this was by no means fabricated out of thin air, this is indeed a rigorous computer development plan, and far beyond the current technical level of our country!

"Oh my God!" Minister Li was so excited that he stomped his feet, "You kid is too capable!" You know, even in the world, the third generation of computers has just started, and there is no real mass production yet! It's a miracle that you've come up with a complete set of detailed development plans!"

Jiang Yan touched his head shyly and said, "Minister, you have won the award, and I just studied it a little out of interest." However, the program is indeed very well developed to the point where it can be directly put into practice. That's why I'm here today to ask for your full support to start this national scientific research project for the third generation of computers as soon as possible!"

As he spoke, Jiang Yan handed over a list of materials needed for the development of the third-generation computer.

After Minister Li carefully looked at the list, his face instantly became solemn, and he found that many of the materials on the list were very scarce, not to mention that they were made by themselves, even if they were purchased, it would be difficult to buy.

"This, this 'ultra-pure silicon' needs to be made with more than 99% high-purity silicon, and the total output in the country is very small." Minister Li said with a frown.

"There is also this 'quartz glass substrate', we don't have the equipment to make it, so we can only rely on imports."

"I don't even understand the manufacturing process of this 'high-speed and low-power circuit'."

Minister Li looked through the list one by one and kept sighing.

He knew that these were all necessary materials to make computers, but it would be too difficult to get them all done.

"I know that the third generation of computers is very important, but it is very, very difficult to get these materials." Minister Li said embarrassedly.

Jiang Yan also understands that the scarcity of materials is a big problem.

But he pleaded sincerely: "Minister, I understand that it is not easy to obtain these materials, but they are very important for the development of computers. Even if we can't get it at the moment, we ask the minister to approve the list of requirements on the document first, and then we will find a way to procure it later. Without this list, none of the work can be carried out. ”

There is no way to do this, in fact, many materials can be made as long as he is given raw materials, but if you want to do such a big project, you must have to approve the project from above, otherwise he will not be able to get some raw materials at all.

(End of chapter)