RBCT Chapter 1442 Time Limit (4k)
Chapter 1442 Time Limit (4k)
Chapter 1442 Time Limit (4k)
The head of Yi Ke once again appeared on the cover of "Time", and his attitude remained tough, even though he had paid a heavy price for his choice and even though some organizations had already drawn a timeline for the ice core.
The limitation of photoresist is like a small effort to achieve a great result, and Bingxin does not see any effective solution in this regard. According to the usual deadline, Bingxin's 16nm process will face the dilemma of material shortage by June next year.
Under the current circumstances, Fang Zhuo's exclusive interview and his remarks such as "dumping is greater than blockade" and "countdown to return" are not convincing to Washington. Instead, they are more like clamor in a difficult situation, and some of the voices of thinking and approval in Silicon Valley cannot make any waves in public opinion.
As Yike's products are basically sold out in the United States, the stock market value has fallen by 2800 billion US dollars, and Bingxin is surrounded by raw materials, equipment, and technology. The more mainstream view is waiting to verify the prediction of Yike's demise.
Of course, Yike still has a solid market in China, but no matter what market it is, product strength is always needed. Once Bingxin is unable to provide the production capacity of the most advanced technology, how can Yike face the fierce market competition?
Such a situation may not even be far away. June is only half a year away. Taking into account the inventory produced in advance by Yike, no matter how it controls channel supply, can its core products survive 6?
almost impossible.
"Fang Zhuo once announced to the public in a live broadcast in Huaxia that Yi Ke refused to surrender."
“I don’t know if he regrets it now.”
"YiKe has been kicked out of the US market, its stock price has suffered a heavy blow, its production capacity supply is at risk, and even its domestic market is about to see a Chinese brand equipped with Qualcomm's flagship chip listed. Even if Fang Zhuo regrets it, he has missed the precious 'surrender' option."
"It is bound to be wrong for the head of a high-tech company to combine the company's interests with personal emotional tendencies."
"Fang Zhuo doesn't know if he can realize the countdown he mentioned, but the bell of Yi Ke's June countdown has already sounded in his ears."
The Washington Post commented on Fang Zhuo's latest interview, and the news that the Chinese brand was equipped with Qualcomm's latest flagship mentioned in its report was disclosed for the first time.
Due to Taiji's production capacity, Qualcomm's flagship is currently only used in overseas brands such as Samsung. However, as Taiji's production capacity increases, it is obviously ready to enter the Chinese market, targeting the possible decline of Yike's products in the market.
Yike noticed this competitive information, but there was no big reaction. The company had already made the worst-case scenario for the market, and its proud mobile phone products might really be in short supply.
However, as long as Xinyang Luzhou can make a breakthrough in photoresist research and development, or if SMIC makes a breakthrough in 10nm, Yike mobile phones will quickly return.
On December 12, Fang Zhuo convened a meeting in Shanghai with companies including Yike, Yike Optoelectronics, SMIC, Bingxin, Changdian, Xinyang and others to discuss the current situation and future direction.
He did not mention Liang Mengsong's secret research and development on the SMIC platform, but only mentioned the further technical cooperation between Bingxin and SMIC, expressing his meaning in a tactful way.
In addition, chip design represented by Yike and Yike Optoelectronics, chip manufacturing represented by SMIC and Bingxin, chip packaging and testing represented by Changdian, and photoresist raw materials represented by Xinyang, these upstream and downstream of the semiconductor industry will all have more in-depth cooperation in the future.
Fang Zhuo did not specifically mention Xinyang at the meeting, but after the meeting he kept Xinyang's head Wang Fuxiang and planned to have a private communication with him.
Before he opened his mouth, Wang Fuxiang started talking about a series of research and development projects in Xinyang and Luzhou.
Fang Zhuo didn't understand the parameters, but he listened to the content patiently. He made some progress, but the time was still not guaranteed.
"Boss Wang, please sit down, please sit down." Fang Zhuo motioned to his secretary to change the tea and said with a smile, "Don't be nervous. I'm not a monster, and I'm not trying to rush you."
Xinyang’s headquarters is obviously in Shanghai, but Wang Fuxiang has been staying in Luzhou recently and really doesn’t want to come back at all.
He put himself in Mr. Fang's shoes. If his own company encountered the current crisis, the market value would evaporate rapidly, and he would really want to tie up the person who had the hope of solving the problem.
That's not just a few cents, that's billions of dollars, that's a global market issue, that's...
Wang Fuxiang could only say a series of "that's it". He could only say, no wonder it was Mr. Fang, he could sit still and look so friendly now, this kind of demeanor was extraordinary.
He thought about the attitude that Mr. Fang showed in facing the public, and he admired him even more.
Of course, although I admire him, I really don’t want to get too close to the old devil.
"Mr. Fang, Xinyang Luzhou is now operating in a 24-hour R&D mode with three shifts. We are trying our best to solve the domestic photoresist problem." Wang Fuxiang reiterated.
Xinyang Luzhou is a subsidiary of a joint venture between Xinyang and Bingxin. Today, this research and development model is actually led by the latter, and this is not the first time that Bingxin has carried out such research and development.
It was not until Wang Fuxiang arrived in Luzhou that he realized that the 16nm process that Bingxin had previously pioneered was developed in this way.
"Well, this." Fang Zhuo hesitated for a moment, "This situation is indeed unusual. We should rush for research and development and race against time. Bingxin had to do this before, but everyone's support must be in place."
He continued, "Before Bingxin's third shift, the base salary was increased by 40% and the year-end bonus was increased by 60%. What are the regulations here in Xinyang?"
The research and development team formed by Bingxin is led by Liang Mengsong and adopts a voluntary registration method. In addition to 40%+60%, there are additional rewards.
With material support on one hand and spiritual encouragement on the other, the team was soon full and achieved the technological breakthrough as expected.
Wang Fuxiang immediately said, "Boss Fang, we have the same standards and will never treat you unfairly."
Fang Zhuo nodded and said with emotion: "I believe that Xinyang's efforts will definitely bear fruit. We cannot let everyone's sweat and dedication go to waste. At this time, we must give the stocks that should be given. As long as Xinyang's technology achieves a breakthrough, SMIC and Bingxin will not hesitate to eliminate Japanese suppliers. I will also find a way to promote this market in China."
This was his private promise.
Wang Fuxiang was excited. This was the opportunity for domestic manufacturers in this crisis. Bingxin’s current experience made everyone and the top management see the importance of a stable supply chain.
Bingxin has achieved the world's best technology, but the global supply chain can be disrupted at any time. At this time, domestic manufacturers must continue to operate even if they are slightly inferior.
He understood what Mr. Fang said, that Xinyang's breakthrough should be shared by all employees.
Wang Fuxiang hummed, but still said cautiously: "Mr. Fang, I also have confidence, but technological research and development needs to conform to objective laws."
Fang Zhuo waved his hand: "Boss Wang, I know I'm not rushing you. On the contrary, I think urging you won't get any good results. I just want to provide you with everything I can, and then wait for the results on that basis."
He paused and continued, "It doesn't matter if it takes one year, two years, or three years. Foreign manufacturers are unreliable, so let's all work together."
This is a combination of subjective and objective factors.
Wang Fuxiang nodded and said with some regret: "It's a pity that 'Core Material' has not achieved the desired results in the past three years, otherwise it would not be in this situation now."
The current situation is actually favorable to Xinyang, but from the perspective of Bingxin and the entire industry, he still feels it is a pity. Mr. Fang and Bingxin are not unaware of the thorny situation that photoresist may cause, and have promoted cooperation in research and development in the mainland, but the progress has not been satisfactory.
"This is a historical problem, and we have tried our best." Fang Zhuo smiled, "We have done a lot of work, some of which have made good progress, and some need to be continued. For example, the large silicon wafers presided over by Zhang Rujing have made a breakthrough and have entered the production line of Bingxin. Otherwise, this will also be cut off. If there is no breakthrough in photoresist, we will have to wait."
He raised his cup, clinked it with his, and said, "Wait until Xinyang breaks through, then we'll celebrate together."
Wang Fuxiang moved his lips but still said nothing. He just picked up the teacup and drank tea instead of wine.
Fang Zhuo continued chatting, his words unconsciously revealing his hope for a breakthrough in photoresist.
After the exchange was over, Yike had an internal meeting to attend, so Fang Zhuo escorted Wang Fuxiang out of the president's office.
Wang Fuxiang walked to the door, and thought about the market value of Yike at its peak and its current market value. Thinking about the gap of more than 1000 billion US dollars, it was simply earth-shattering...
As he stepped out of the CEO's office, he whispered, "Boss Fang, maybe, maybe this year..."
Wang Fuxiang had only said half of this sentence when he felt his arm being tightly grasped.
He saw a flash of cold light in Mr. Fang's eyes that disappeared in an instant.
Fang Zhuo asked calmly, "What did you say?"
"Oh, this, not this year, next year... next year..." Wang Fuxiang suddenly felt a little regretful, but continued, "Maybe, Mr. Fang, I mean maybe, this..."
Wang Fuxiang felt sweat on his back and his mouth was stuttering a little.
Fang Zhuo held Mr. Wang's arm tightly and said with a smile, "Mr. Wang, don't worry, sit down and talk."
“Actually, there’s nothing much to say.” Wang Fuxiang still didn’t want to sit down. Although Mr. Fang was smiling, he still felt a lot of uncomfortable pressure. He made up his mind and spoke smoothly, “Arf photoresist has made good progress in exposure dose sensitivity LDL. It may soon reach the tens of mJ/cm required for 16nm. There are indeed many difficulties in other aspects, but if we make an optimistic estimate... at the latest next year, I personally think there should be a breakthrough.”
In two days it will be next year.
Fang Zhuo frowned and said, "Boss Wang, you just said next year."
"How can I say this?" Wang Fuxiang knew that the matter was of great importance. "Anyway, I think that even if we sacrifice some of the yield rate, we will still see results next year."
Fang Zhuo grabbed what he just heard: "Boss Wang, you just said next year!"
Wang Fuxiang smiled bitterly and said, "Boss Fang, I was a little distracted just now. This time limit is just an estimate, and I can't guarantee it."
Fang Zhuo threatened, "Boss Wang, tell me what this 'next year' means. This concerns the layout of the financial market worth hundreds of billions of dollars and the overall planning of the mainland semiconductor industry. Since you mentioned the time and you are optimistic, then explain this 'optimism' clearly!"
Wang Fuxiang couldn't help but wipe the sweat off his forehead. Mr. Fang was using hundreds of billions of dollars and the industry to pressure him...
He took a few deep breaths and said, "After all, Core Material has been working on Arf for three years. The foundation of these three years is very good. Mr. Fang, I can't really guarantee that we will make a big breakthrough next year, but we are really making effective progress."
Fang Zhuo stared at Wang Fuxiang for a few seconds, nodded slowly, shook hands with him again, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, Mr. Wang, I'll wait for your good news."
Wang Fuxiang felt the strength in Mr. Fang's hand, but his heart became heavy.
His optimism just now was an impulse from the heart, but he regretted it as soon as he said it.
But since it has come to this, let's just keep going.
It’s for yourself and for everyone!
……
The cautious, optimistic and uncertain expectations from the head of Xinyang, despite so many modifications, still caused Fang Zhuo's emotions to fluctuate strongly.
He suppressed such emotions and continued to preside over the Yike meeting as usual.
Near noon, Fang Zhuo met his biographer Liang Mu, whose work had not been published because he always encountered events worth writing about.
"Teacher Liang, how would you summarize what happened during my time at Yi Ke and Bing Xin?" Fang Zhuo still felt a little emotional.
Liang Mu has increased the frequency of appearing on the 23rd floor of Yike due to the recent setbacks encountered by Yike and Bingxin, and has been closely observing the performance of Mr. Fang and Yike's middle and senior management during this period.
When he heard such a question, he gave his own answer: "Rack your brains."
Fang Zhuo was slightly startled, then smiled and said, "You really racked your brains. That's good. When you write, do some subtraction and don't embellish it. Maybe it will sell better."
Liang Mu actually has to embellish it, some things just can't be written directly...
He asked about some new news he had just heard: "Mr. Fang, I heard that the head of AMD is coming? Will the notebook that Yike and AMD cooperate on be released at this time?"
Yike had previously teased a laptop with AMD, saying it would be released by the end of the year, but that has already passed the deadline and it appears to have been aborted due to restrictions imposed by Washington.
"YiKe will not release it." Fang Zhuo said bluntly, "but YiKe will put on a foreign vest and use our operators and various channel resources in the United States to help AMD chips develop in the US market."
Liang Mu asked: "Is it because of the cooperation between AMD and Bingxin?"
"Well, just write it like this. You can't write about power-for-money transactions." Fang Zhuo nodded, agreeing with Liang Mu's reasoning.
Liang Mu: “…”
Is it okay for you to not embellish your work, Mr. Fang?
He pondered the recent public opinion and asked the parties for their opinions again: "Mr. Fang, you said there will be a countdown for Yi Ke's return. The Washington Post also said there is a countdown for Yi Ke's return in June. What do you think of this?"
"It counts down its time, and I count down mine." Fang Zhuo said nonchalantly, "Yi Ke has always been committed to developing himself, without being disturbed by the outside world."
Liang Mu recorded the general attitude below and also added his thoughts in his mind. The old devil would only say "Yi Ke is not disturbed by the outside world", but what he would not say is that Yi Ke would occasionally interfere with the outside world.
(End of this chapter)