Rebirth of the Strongest Tycoon

"Dr. Hu, take me to the semiconductor office. I have something to talk to you about."

"Okay, Chairman, please come with me!"

Hu Zhengming is a typical researcher character, very elegant and easy-going. After hearing Xia Yu's words, he smiled and led Xia Yu and Huo Jianning into the elevator to the floor of Tiangong Semiconductor Laboratory.

"Dr. Hu, this time the group will open a series of new companies, of which the semiconductor field will be the top priority."

"So immediately, the work pressure on your side will be much higher, and you need to lead the team well."

Hu Zhengming was stunned for a moment, but his smile became brighter, and he said without hesitation: "Chairman, for those of us who are doing scientific research, the most fearful thing is to have R\u0026D projects, but the most fearful thing is that there is nowhere to be used."

"You have provided us with such a good scientific research environment. If you can devote yourself to scientific research, we must go all out to complete the tasks arranged by the company."

Xia Yu nodded in satisfaction.

At this time, the elevator just arrived at the designated floor, he said with a smile, "I'll go to the laboratory first and then tell you in detail."

"Okay, this way please!"

After all, Hu Zhengming took Xia Yu to one direction.

Soon, the three of them arrived in the preparation room of the laboratory, and after changing their clothes, they walked in.

"Chairman, this laboratory is the largest one, and most of the researchers are doing research here."

"For experiments with special requirements, they will go to other smaller laboratories."

After entering, researchers in white research uniforms gathered in twos and threes, surrounded by machines or instruments, and Hu Zhengming immediately introduced them.

"Go and have a look."

Xia Yu nodded slightly and walked towards a crowd.

"Chairman!"

"teacher!"

"Chairman... Director..."

Seeing the arrival of Xia Yu and others, the researcher who was studying immediately greeted Xia Yu and others, and one of them called Teacher Hu Zhengming.

Xia Yu looked at him, and it really was Liang Mengsong. This elementary school student's hairstyle was exactly the same as that of later generations.

"Hello."

"What kind of research are you mainly doing now?"

"Chairman, we are currently working hard to develop a 3-micron chip manufacturing process..."

Liang Mengsong was the main force of this research, and he reported directly to Xia Yu.

Xia Yu listened quietly. Although he couldn't understand all these profound techniques, he knew some common sense.

After Liang Mengsong finished speaking, Xia Yu suddenly asked a key question: "What level is the mainstream chip technology in the world now?"

Liang Mengsong was a little embarrassed, but he answered truthfully: "Chairman, the world's top chip companies have already entered mass production of 1-micron chips."

"In October last year, the 80386 processor released by Intel in the United States adopted a 1-micron manufacturing process.

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"Our current research and development progress is indeed lagging behind, but we will make every effort to make breakthroughs. At present, the 1-micron manufacturing process project has been started for some time, and 7 technical patents have been developed in this field."

"Well, I see."

"It's a good thing to have pressure, and it's necessary to turn pressure into motivation for progress."

Xia Yu smiled and encouraged.

"Go ahead."

"Dr. Hu, let's go over there and take a look."

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Xia Yu stayed in Tiangong Semiconductor Laboratory for nearly an hour.

In this hour, he also got a general idea of ​​the situation of Tiangong Semiconductor Laboratory.

At present, there are 37 researchers in Tiangong Semiconductor Laboratory, but the personnel structure and research direction are somewhat complicated.

In terms of personnel, more than half of them are researchers dug from the mainland. They are generally older. The leading technical expert is a 51-year-old professor named Su Mingsheng, from the Seoul Radio Component No. 3 Factory in Hubei Province. There is a strong strength in the field of machine research and development.

The reason why this old professor was dug to Hong Kong is very realistic but very frustrating.

Because foreign exchange is required in all aspects of the mainland, and since the 1960s, the Seoul Radio Component No. 3 Factory, which has been engaged in independent research and development of lithography machines for more than 20 years, has also been dismantled because of the project and lack of national financial support, resulting in more than 20 years of technology. The research and development was stagnant, so Su Mingsheng had nothing to do with what he had learned, and was dug up by Tiangong Science and Technology Laboratory.

From the communication with Su Mingsheng, Xia Yu learned about the independent research and development of lithography machines in mainland China. In 1965, the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a 65-type contact lithography machine. In 1980, Shuimu University successfully developed it. In the fourth generation, the lithography precision reaches 3 microns, which is close to the international mainstream level.

It's just that now, after being dismounted for a few years, there is a generational gap between the mainland and the world.

Thinking about it carefully, Tiangong Semiconductor Laboratory is still developing a 3-micron chip manufacturing process, and in 1980, the mainland was able to independently develop a lithography machine with an accuracy of 3 microns.

And now, it's 1986!

For a moment, Xia Yu felt regretful, but fortunately, he planned to arrange it.

The huge number of scientific research talents accumulated in the mainland, although it has been delayed in recent years, but the strength is definitely there, and it is too late for him to save it now.

Closer to home.

At present, Tiangong Semiconductor Laboratory is not comprehensive enough because of manpower problems.

Among them, half of the staff, led by Hu Zhengming and Liang Mengsong, are developing the chip manufacturing process.

A part of the staff headed by Su Mingsheng is developing lithography machines.

Knowing the real situation, Xia Yu had to slightly adjust the plan he made before coming here.

After that, Xia Yu called Hu Zhengming, Liang Mengsong and Su Mingsheng to the conference room, ready to talk to them and ask for their opinions.

"I have also looked at the situation in the laboratory. To be honest, I have the impression that there are more defects."

"But the most critical reason is that the goal is not clear enough."

"I have some ideas, you listen to them first, and then you can express your opinions."

Xia Yu paused, took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then spoke slowly.

"In the semiconductor industry, lithography machines and fabs are both important, and without any of these, excellent chips cannot be produced."

"But there is another link that is also very important, and that is the design of the chip."

"It's just that on a global scale, basically chip design and wafer production are in the same company. This has advantages, but it also has disadvantages."

"Just like our laboratory now, all aspects of research are being carried out, but it involves energy and cannot produce results as soon as possible."

"So next, I will set up three companies, corresponding to the R\u0026D and production of lithography machines, the R\u0026D and construction of fabs, and the design of chip manufacturing processes."

"The three companies are each responsible for one part of the entire industrial chain and will not be involved in each other."

"The design of the chip manufacturing process is in charge of the newly established Tiangong Semiconductor, and the Tiangong Semiconductor Laboratory also corresponds to this company. Dr. Hu and Dr. Liang, you two still stay in the Tiangong Semiconductor Laboratory."

"The R\u0026D and production of the lithography machine is in charge of the newly established Tiangong Microelectronics, and another Tiangong Microelectronics Laboratory is established. Professor Su, you and your team are all transferred to the Tiangong Microelectronics Laboratory."

"In the final R\u0026D and construction of the fab, Tiangong Group will not be involved. This part will be handled by the mainland's Kyushu Industrial Group, and a separate Kyushu Semiconductor Company will be established there."

"At that time, both Tiangong Semiconductor and Tiangong Microelectronics will provide technical guidance to Kyushu Semiconductor."

"What do you think?"

The three Hu Zhengming looked at each other.

Later, Hu Zhengming expressed his opinion: "Chairman, I have no opinion on your deployment. With such a division, the whole process is very clear."

"As long as there are enough people, I have the confidence to catch up with the most advanced chip process technology."

Xia Yu nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, in terms of manpower, I will let go completely. You can dig whoever you want. The group will give you full support. You can do research and development with confidence."

"Thank you, Chairman!" Hu Zhengming thanked him with a smile on his face.

Xia Yu looked at old professor Su Mingsheng again.

"Professor Su, what are your thoughts?"

"You don't have to worry about the funding. I won't give you any restrictions. I will give you as much as you want, and there will be no cap!"

The thin-looking man raised his glasses and said gratefully, "Chairman, thank you for your support. Since I came here, I have never been restricted by research and development funds."

"I have worked in Seoul Radio No. 3 Factory for half my life. I have been there since the construction of Seoul Radio No. 3 Factory."

"There was little communication with the international community before, and there was no complete news channel. Although we have come up with a self-developed lithography machine, we are not particularly clear about the gap with the international community."

"But after coming to Hong Kong, I have a better understanding of the international situation, and I have a lot of feelings."

"The foreign technology is very advanced. The United States and island countries are better than ours, but this does not mean that the quality of our Chinese researchers is poor."

"It's just tied down for three reasons: lack of funding, lack of the most advanced research equipment, and blind command."

"After coming here, these three constraints are gone. This is the research environment that we who are engaged in scientific research dream of."

"But let me be responsible for developing an advanced self-developed lithography machine, and I also face the problem of manpower."

"The field of lithography research and development is smaller than the field of chip manufacturing technology, and it is more difficult to dig people."

"My personal suggestion is to dig up those people from the mainland. They will definitely not be worse than the people from Britain, the United States, and island countries."

"Many people who are more capable than me have either gone to teach or continue to engage in research in other fields. This is a complete waste of talent."

"Either dig them over, or open another branch in the mainland, bring them together and continue to shine."

"My personal preference is to open another branch in the mainland, because I have been in correspondence with my old friends, and I have persuaded them, but only a small number of people came, and most of them have prejudice against Xiangjiang."

After speaking, Su Mingsheng looked at Xia Yu expectantly.

Xia Yu pondered for a while, looked at Su Mingsheng and said, "Professor Su, the R\u0026D and production of lithography machines must be based on the Xiangjiang side."

Just when Su Mingsheng was a little disappointed, Xia Yu continued to explain: "You should know that there is a difference between Xiangjiang and the mainland. Don't forget the Batumi Agreement."

"Although developed countries in the West have loosened controls on the mainland, there are still restrictions. This is a bomb."

"On the contrary, Xiangjiang does not have this restriction."

"Tiangong Microelectronics can only travel lightly in Hong Kong."

Hearing this, Su Mingsheng fell silent, his fists clenched unconsciously.

"Many people have never been to Xiangjiang and have prejudice against Xiangjiang, which I can understand."

"I will solve this problem, I will communicate with the mainland, and let the mainland send someone over by force."

"Of course, I will also neutralize your suggestion."

"In this way, Tiangong Microelectronics will open another branch in Qianzhou City. The function is to gather a group of scientists and undertake part of the research as a supplement to this side."

"I will try my best to get the most advanced instruments from the Qianzhou branch."

"What do you think?"

"Thank you, Chairman, I have no other opinion." Su Mingsheng said gratefully.

"One more thing, Professor Su, Kyushu Semiconductor needs enough talents to support you. You have a better understanding of the situation in the semiconductor field in mainland China. I would like to trouble you to recommend some talents from mainland China. It is best to make a list."

"It's simple, I will make a list as soon as possible." Su Mingsheng replied hurriedly.

"Well, that's the arrangement for the time being."

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