RBCT Chapter 1386: The Joy of This Place (4k)
Chapter 1386: The Joy of This Place (4k)
Chapter 1386: The Joy of This Place (4k)
AMD urgently needs IceCore to empower it.
But Fang Zhuo was not in a hurry. He just handled his work step by step, and then made arrangements for the "small company".
To be honest, if AMD is willing to license the ZEN architecture, $4 million is not really a premium. Fang Zhuo even thinks that a little more would not be a problem. After all, this is the result of hard work in AMD's research and development.
Fang Zhuo did not see Su Zifeng again that night, but received a text message from her while having dinner with Zhang Rujing.
"Mr. Fang, there is something you need to confirm. Yike cannot announce a product based on the ZEN architecture earlier than us."
Fang Zhuo showed this message to Zhang Rujing.
After reading the message, Zhang Rujing looked at the smile on Mr. Fang's face and asked in confusion: "ZEN architecture? Does AMD have products with this architecture?"
"It hasn't been released yet. Haven't you seen the information? They have been researching it for several years. If Yi Ke buys it now, he will only buy a semi-finished product." Fang Zhuo said with a smile.
"It hasn't been released yet, but you are still very concerned about it?" Zhang Rujing implied that it was something that had not been verified yet. "Yike's R&D capabilities are so strong, are they trying to use this to enter more fields? This is also interesting. They haven't released it yet. If you finish it and release it in advance and give it a name... How can AMD complain?"
"After it's verified, the price won't be this high. AMD still has something. I won't do anything to usurp the throne." Fang Zhuo put away his phone and said with satisfaction, "This time it's delivered to my door, which is good. It takes time to develop and digest it. We also need to focus on the challenges outside during this period."
Zhang Rujing pondered the phrase in his mind. The cuckoo has taken over the magpie's nest, and others may not know about it, but haven't you, Mr. Fang, done enough?
He coughed, but still praised: "Bingxin's wafer manufacturing ability is like a weapon that has been polished for a long time. It can really exert its power in the hands of you and Yi Ke."
Zhang Rujing still expressed respect for the other party's overall judgment. He said that good things must not be bad, and these good things are largely due to the attraction that the ice core is now emitting.
Fang Zhuo smiled and said, "Yeah, the advanced process is very good, right? Do you want to come back and try it yourself?"
Zhang Rujing was taken aback by such a joking invitation. The chopsticks that were about to pick up the food suddenly stopped in mid-air. He was stunned for several seconds before he exhaled and said with a smile: "I am old, no."
Fang Zhuo took a sip and asked, "Is there Mr. Zhang Zhongmou?"
"You can't compare them. Zhang Zhongmou is like a monster." Zhang Rujing shook his head and looked at Mr. Fang in front of him. "He is like a monster. You really are a monster. Just fight. I'll just focus on the big silicon wafers and help out if I can."
Zhang Zhongmou is 83 years old this year. His comeback successfully stabilized the situation of Taiwan News, and he quickly decided to go for the 28nm process. The company is still thriving, far exceeding the media's predictions at the time.
Zhang Rujing is 66 years old this year, and he is indeed old, but he is 17 years younger than Zhang Zhongmou.
"Being the world's No. 16 is very attractive, nm is very attractive, AMD would rather abandon the current one and come to Bingxin." Fang Zhuo tempted, "Really don't want to give it a try?"
Zhang Rujing smiled and said, "How fragrant is it?"
"It's more delicious than this plate of big bones." Fang Zhuo pointed at the soft and delicious beef bones stewed in front of him.
Zhang Rujing smiled, but still shook his head: "There is still a gap between large silicon wafers and the world level. From the perspective of the entire semiconductor industry chain, domestic design, manufacturing, packaging and testing are already good, and electronic products are also very competitive in the world. Although the gap in equipment is also large, several factories are working hard. It's just that the foundation of silicon wafers is still weak and is monopolized by a few giants."
He smiled and said, "If we can do this kind of basic stuff well, there will be one less obstacle for the ice core in the future. Not only should you not invite me, you should keep me in the silicon wafer. When I come out, that's when the silicon wafer can be delivered to your 16nm production line."
The more advanced the process, the higher the purity requirements for silicon wafers.
Zhang Rujing's large silicon wafers have now made some breakthroughs and he has become one of SMIC's suppliers. However, whether it is SMIC or Bingxin, the most advanced processes are still purchased from Japan and Germany.
"The big silicon wafer is already on the right track, and it won't work without you? Are you afraid that you won't be able to beat Zhang Zhongmou after your comeback?" Fang Zhuo said.
"Humph, I'm afraid." Zhang Rujing had a tough temper. "What am I afraid of? Am I afraid of your provocation?"
Fang Zhuo nodded and said suddenly: "I understand, you know Bing Xin's situation and know that Bing Xin will have a hard time, so you don't want to come here now!"
Zhang Rujing knew that this was the second round of provocation, but he was still almost laughing out of anger. He glared at the head of Bingxin in front of him and said, "Fang Zhuo, don't try this. I won't fall for it!"
"What else? Even today, you still look down on our Bingxin? Even if you want to go back, you would go back to SMIC?" Fang Zhuo shook his head.
"Who can look down on the ice core? Who in the whole world can look down on the number one ice core? I won't go back to SMIC either. Times have changed. Wang Ningguo is doing well now, and SMIC has returned to the track of rapid development." Zhang Rujing was silent for a while, and then continued, "I can't keep up with the times. Don't mess around with me at this time."
When Zhang Rujing was at SMIC, the manufacturing process was several generations away from today's advanced technology. Now the situation at SMIC is becoming increasingly delicate, and he thinks it is better not to add any additional negative factors.
"Oh, it turns out that the reporter lost his temper after the first incident. It's strange that I, the chairman of Bingxin, am not afraid, but you, a worker, are afraid of this and that." Fang Zhuo took another sip of wine, shaking his head and said, "Strange, strange, really strange."
"You are stubborn!" Zhang Rujing scolded.
"Who is so stubborn?" Fang Zhuo asked back.
Zhang Rujing glared at Fang Zhuo.
Fang Zhuo looked at him nonchalantly.
In the end, Zhang Rujing was defeated. He slammed his chopsticks on the table and said, "Wait a minute!"
"Okay, Mr. Zhang, the authentic SMIC is in Bingxin. I have the authentic SMIC flavor here. If you come, you won't be afraid of not having friends!" Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "It's just that Mr. Qiu used to be your deputy, but this time it may be the other way around."
"I can't be a deputy. If Bingxin needs me, I can be a consultant." Many thoughts flashed through Zhang Rujing's mind, including the fierce battle in SMIC's R&D, the high-spirited rapid development, the painful resignation and the steady progress in silicon wafer manufacturing...
If possible, he would certainly like to continue to shine in the wafer manufacturing process.
However, even though he was relieved, Zhang Rujing was still hesitant in his heart about how useful he could be.
"Come on, come on, come on, let the storm come even harder, cheers, cheers!" Fang Zhuo reached out and touched the wine glass, finishing the last glass of wine tonight.
Zhang Rujing also drank it all in one gulp. The hesitation in his heart was suddenly infected by Fang Zhuo who was in the center of the whirlpool. Well, well, it’s not as exciting as jumping into the whirlpool after all, rather than standing outside and watching!
……
While Fang Zhuo was dealing with the work at hand, he happened to go to Luzhou with AMD's Lisa Su on Christmas Day to inspect the recent work and promote cooperation.
Also joining the trip was Zhang Rujing, who was already eager to make some moves.
When the group arrived in Luzhou, Zhang Rujing saw Qiu Ciyu who was in charge of work in Luzhou. After a brief greeting, he couldn't wait to pull Qiu Ciyu behind him and asked a question about the yield rate.
"What is the current yield rate of Bingxin's 16nm?"
Qiu Ciyun's smile was stuck on his face. Yield rate was a very confidential issue. By using this number combined with the quotation, one could roughly assess the combat effectiveness of the ice core.
The answer was kept extremely confidential within the ice core, let alone being asked directly by an outsider like this.
"Ahem, Mr. Zhang, you..."
You are getting old and confused!
Qiu Ciyun paused, then continued tactfully: "You are being presumptuous."
"It was Mr. Fang from your family who wanted to drag me to Bingxin. He thought you were not doing a good enough job and wanted me to replace you." Zhang Rujing said seriously, "If you don't tell me, I will go and check it myself later."
"I can't do it, so I'm asking you to do it?" Qiu Ciyun looked up and down at his former boss. "How many nails can you still hammer in?"
"Okay, I'm not going to replace you. I'm coming to be a co-CEO." Zhang Rujing still looked serious.
Qiu Ciyu really believed it this time.
The agreement that Mr. Zhang signed with the Taiwan reporter should have expired by now. Moreover, it was intended to restrict SMIC's development. But now that Bingxin has successfully seized the 16nm market and become the world's number one, what is the point of the so-called restriction?
But, the co-CEO is Dr. Liang.
Can a company still have two co-CEOs?
Qiu Ciyun walked behind the team in confusion, thinking about Bingxin's current position and the abilities that Mr. Zhang could exert. Luzhou is Bingxin's headquarters, and with the upgrading of process technology, branch factories have been built. The sequence has changed from 1 to 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3. People are really needed here.
Otherwise, there can also be a general manager in Shanghai, because the A/B/C lines of "Huali Phase I" also have many affairs to deal with.
"Boss Qiu, Boss Qiu, why are you running to the back?" Fang Zhuo suddenly felt that there were fewer people around him, so he turned around and called the CEO, "Boss Su is still waiting for your introduction."
Qiu Ciyun smiled and walked forward quickly, saying amiably, "Ah? What's there to introduce? Four words: No. 1 in the world."
Su Zifeng didn't expect that such a lofty content was hidden in her seemingly humble tone. She was stunned for a moment before she smiled and said, "Yes, AMD is aiming to be the world's number one."
"Hey, Mr. Qiu, you guys... you guys are very strong, but Intel and Taiji are not bad either. Although Intel does not provide wafer manufacturing, and Taiji does not have stable production capacity, they are not much worse than our Bingxin. We can't be careless." Fang Zhuo said seriously, "We still need to expand our leading advantage. Mr. Su's AMD is here to help us expand our advantage."
When Su Zifeng heard this, she didn't know for a moment whether Mr. Fang or Mr. Qiu was more excited.
Qiu Ciyun smiled as he introduced to the prospective customers the manufacturing process which is still unique in the world so far, and Mr. Fang fell behind while they were communicating.
"Do you want to listen? Can you understand?" Fang Zhuo asked.
Zhang Rujing was really amused: "Why? I am not as good as you in other aspects, but I am not as good as you in this? Do you understand?"
Fang Zhuo said frankly: "I don't understand, so I stopped listening and came to the back."
Zhang Rujing: “…”
Eh, that seems to make some sense.
Feeling Mr. Fang's sincerity once again, Zhang Rujing could only ask the slightly presumptuous question again.
"You're not too old to be confused, are you?" Fang Zhuo said bluntly.
"Huh? You, you..." Zhang Rujing was not sure for a moment what Mr. Fang's malicious logic was.
"What I mean is, you are so old, I won't tell you and then you won't be able to react quickly enough and reveal it to others," Fang Zhuo warned patiently.
Zhang Rujing nodded in understanding: "I am really getting mad."
"I can't tell you. Bingxin has strict rules and regulations. Even I have to follow the process." Fang Zhuo shook his head, raised his hand and made a "seven" gesture, without giving a clear answer.
In fact, many foreign media have recently discussed and speculated about the yield rate of Bingxin 16nm.
Today, the implementation of Bingxin's 16nm process has become an established reality with the hot sales of Yike Mars 8.8 series, so some speculation has shifted to the important yield.
For example, several experts in the IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits have publicly discussed the Ice Core process, believing that the first 16nm FinFET introduced by Ice Core will most likely have a yield of only 30%-40%, and no more than 50%.
The reason why Bingxin can ship in large quantities is that its cooperation with Yike is not a simple OEM, but a closer distribution of benefits. The increased profits of the world's number one Mars 8.8 can cover the high costs of low yield.
This is the Yi Ke style of play, not the Yi Ke + Bing Xin style of play.
Now, Zhang Rujing knows a more exact number. The number starting with 7 is much better than he imagined. Even if it is 70%, it is fully comparable to the mature yield of 20nm of other manufacturers.
Every 1% increase in this number can bring huge profits.
Zhang Rujing silently evaluated the latest information. Although he had sighed in his heart many times, he couldn't help but marvel at this moment. Bingxin's world number one is too strong!
This is not a forced start as the outside world speculates, but an extremely solid process operation. Maybe the scale was not high at the beginning, but now it has grown rapidly to the point where it is not afraid of competition.
Zhang Rujing took a few steps and suddenly felt someone looking at him from the other side. He turned his head and saw several familiar faces.
"Hey, it's really Mr. Zhang! Why are you here?"
"Mr. Zhang, are you here to deliver a large silicon wafer?"
The initially suspicious R&D executives confirmed that the person behind the crowd was Zhang Rujing, and immediately came over excitedly.
Zhang Rujing smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries, then suddenly slapped his head and asked, "When did you guys come here?"
"We didn't jump over here. We came here for technical exchanges." This answer made Zhang Rujing feel a little relieved, but he changed the subject again, "However, Bingxin is really well-deserved of its reputation. Mr. Zhang, can you help me say that I want to stay in Bingxin."
Zhang Rujing kept smiling and said, "For technical exchange, you have to finish contributing your technology before coming back."
Peng Fahai, who was speaking, said with emotion: "But, it's fun here..."
Zhang Rujing still advised: "Try not to disrupt the plans of both sides."
Peng Fahai nodded reluctantly, and suddenly asked, "Mr. Zhang, why did you come to Bingxin today? Are you here to deliver a large silicon wafer?"
Fang Zhuo, who had walked back to the back of the team, interrupted and replied, "Mr. Zhang is here to work at Bingxin, so the big silicon wafer will have to wait a while."
Peng Fahai: "..."
Even though Zhang Rujing is an old hand, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed at this moment, and tried his best to explain: "It's fun here..."
Peng Fahai looked at his old boss dimly and said, "The big silicon wafers can still wait, but you, Mr. Zhang, can't wait, right?"
(End of this chapter)