I was born again with 100 million

Chapter 544 Chip's Corner Overtaking Opportunity!
Lin Xiao arrived at Mingzhu a day earlier than Asmail's people.

The office location of SMIC was also adjusted from the originally rented office building to the company's factory area, so Lin Xiao came directly to the company's location.

Zhang Jing, Lin Benjian, and Lan Yumo were all there, and they walked around the factory. Lin Xiao said to Zhang Jing and the others:
"The current office environment is a bit rough."

Although the investment scale is not small, Zhang Jing and others mainly complete the factory building first. Although the R&D office building has also been built, the progress is not as fast as the factory building.

The factory building has been renovated and equipped with equipment, and the R&D office building is still being renovated, and the decoration is mainly to install the office space of the R&D department first.

For example, the offices of Zhang Jing and the others are still in a bad state, so several of them are still working in the production office in the factory building.

When Zhang Jing heard Lin Xiao say that the office environment is simple, he also laughed and said:
"Research and development and production are still important. Our office is the same wherever we go. Moreover, during this period of time, we spend most of our time in the workshop for equipment commissioning and pilot production."

"Isn't it because Yumo has blocked your money?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile at this time.

Zhang Jing also laughed, "How can it be, Mr. Lan's approval of the company's current use of money is also very timely, and there is no problem with the guarantee of funds."

"That's good." Lin Xiao responded, and he was originally joking.

After speaking, he sat down in the office with several people.

Lin Xiao was sitting close to Lin Benjian. In order to make it easier for Lin Xiao to put the teacup here, Lin Benjian began to open the drawer and put the things on the table into it.

Lin Xiao glanced casually across the stack of materials in the drawer, and when he saw the words on the stack of materials, a strange flash of light flashed in his eyes.

"Lin Bo, are there any recent technical research results?"

Lin Xiao was talking and pointed to Lin Benjian's drawer.

After Lin Benjian saw it, he took out a stack of materials casually, "It's just a preliminary idea, and it can't be called a technical research result."

Looking at the information in Lin Benjian's hand, Lin Xiao also saw clearly the words on the cover.

"Technical Feasibility Analysis on Immersion Lithography"

Sure enough, it is immersion lithography. Lin Xiao's eyes lit up. He only saw the word immersion just now, but now he can see it clearly.

At the beginning, Lin Xiao tried his best to attract Lin Benjian because of his technology. Before that, he had been wondering whether switching from TSMC to Huaxin Technology would affect Lin Benjian's technical thinking in this direction.

Lin Xiao didn't expect that, not only did it not affect it, but it made Lin Benjian's idea come forward in advance.

After thinking about it, Lin Xiao felt that he was there again, maybe it wasn't really in advance or not necessarily.

In the previous life, Lin Benjian publicly proposed this theory at an exchange meeting in 2002. At that time, his entire conception and technical analysis must have been relatively mature.

Naturally, such technical theoretical research cannot be formed in a day or two.

It is already 2001, which is one year earlier. Lin Benjian has already begun to ponder the technical theory in this area, which is completely reasonable.

Thinking in this way, Lin Xiao asked in a curious tone: "Immersion lithography technology? What is this?"

"This is a lithography technology that I have been thinking about recently." Lin Benjian also explained at this time.

"Now our lithography technology is stuck at 193nm, and it is still technically difficult to break through 157nm.

So I was wondering if it is possible to overcome this technical barrier through immersion lithography instead of breakthroughs in light sources.If it is simply described, it is filled with water between the lens of the lithography machine and the wafer, and the wavelength is obtained through refraction. "

What Lin Benjian said was actually very professional, but Lin Xiao understood it as soon as he heard it.

Not only did he understand, but this was what he had been looking forward to.

So at this time, he is also sincerely asking: "Have you researched this technology yet?"

Lin Benjian shook his head, "It's just some preliminary ideas."

But after finishing speaking, Lin Benjian said excitedly: "However, I have been researching and calculating recently, and found that this road is entirely possible."

"If you give me another six months to a year or so, I may be able to perfect the theory of this technology."

Lin Xiao was also very happy when he heard that, "Lin Bo, if you can really develop a chip manufacturing technology beyond 193nm, then I, SMIC, will definitely become a hit in the global semiconductor industry."

"Mr. Lin, do you believe that I can develop such a technology?" At this time, Lin Benjian was both surprised and excited.

It's no wonder he had such a reaction at this time. You must know that when he first mentioned it to Zhang Jing, Zhang Jing really thought Lin Benjian was joking.

Only recently, with Lin Benjian's continuous improvement in theory on this aspect, Zhang Jing didn't think so.

However, even now, Zhang Jing doesn't really think that Lin Benjian's idea is feasible.

He just doesn't object to Lin Benjian doing such theoretical research.

Hearing Lin Benjian's question, Lin Xiao nodded immediately: "Of course, technological innovation sometimes requires crazy ideas, and many great inventions lie in some unconventional ideas.

At the beginning, I strongly wanted you to join the company. On the one hand, I was interested in your experience. On the other hand, I was interested in your bold attempts in technological innovation. "

While talking here, Lin Xiao was already shouting in his heart, believe it, believe it too much!

Your old man did this in his previous life, and he succeeded, becoming one of the most influential figures in the chip industry.

Now, not only do I believe that you can do it, I also hope that you can do it sooner.

Lin Benjian didn't know this. He really believed Lin Xiao's words at this time, thinking that Lin Xiao believed in him, so he believed in this unconstrained idea.

So at this time, Lin Benjian really felt like he had found a confidant.

"Haha, I really didn't expect that the first person who believed in my idea so much would be the young Mr. Lin."

Lin Benjian was indeed very happy at this time. In fact, he only communicated with Zhang Jing, and he guessed that there are not many people in the industry who can support his idea.

Lin Benjian did not expect that Lin Xiao, who is the boss and not very technically savvy, would immediately agree with his idea.

While Lin Benjian was so happy, Lin Xiao said again at this time: "Not only do I believe in Lin Bo, but I will also support you!"

"Zhang Bo, Lin Bo, I suggest that the company increase its research strength on this technology, or Lin Bo simply pulls up a team and starts formal in-depth research on this technology."

"This..." Zhang Jing hesitated for a moment.

"Mr. Lin, I am not opposed to this technology of Lin Bo. To be honest, this idea is very bold and breaks the rules. I support Lin Bo to continue to enrich and improve the technical principles of this piece."

"But at this stage, won't it be too radical to focus on supporting research in this area?"

Even Lin Benjian said at this time: "Mr. Lin, the company has just started, and my theory is still immature, so there is really no need to invest too much in research at this time.

I can just think about it slowly. After I have established the entire technical theory system, it will not be too late for the company to consider substantive research and development in this area. "

"There is some truth to what you said, but I still feel that we need to increase our efforts to complete research in this area."

Lin Xiao shook his head at this time and said.

It stands to reason that if Lin Benjian is allowed to research and ponder on his own, he should be able to research this technology in the end.

But in terms of time, Lin Xiaoke is not sure whether it will still be the same as the previous life.

After all, when Lin Benjian was in Taiji in the previous life, he had a stronger technical background. Lin Xiao is not sure whether he has a professional R&D team.

Therefore, Lin Xiao can only say that he should try his best to promote Lin Benjian to build on the existing foundation, speed up the research and development progress, and let this technology be put into real use as early as possible.

At least, to catch up with the time progress of the previous life.

You must know that Nikon solved the technical problem of 157nm light source shortly after the cooperation between Taijidian and ASML in the previous life to apply this technology.

It's just that the immersion lithography technology products are more stable, the cost is lower, and they are put into the market earlier, so they have an advantage in the competition with Nikon.

In addition, Nikon is one step behind, and there is not so much time to continuously improve the light source technology. In the end, it can only turn to research on immersion lithography technology.

However, in this life, if the immersion lithography technology cannot be used on time, Nikon's 157nm light source technology should be used first.

Once Nikon has more time and more application scenarios to perfect this technology, it is hard to say whether the immersion lithography technology can be suppressed as quickly as in the previous life.

Of course, Lin Xiao couldn't tell these things to the two of them.

At this time, Lin Xiao continued: "We cannot deny that Huaxin Technology started later than chip manufacturers in other countries. If we only catch up step by step, when will we be able to catch up with those giants?"

"Since there is such a possibility now, it is absolutely necessary for us to try it, even if this attempt is not very sure."

Lin Xiao looked at Zhang Jing who was hesitant to speak, and continued: "Besides, our research on immersion lithography technology is not to stop the existing technology research and development, we can go hand in hand."

"It's nothing more than recruiting more people and investing more funds. I think such investment is completely worthwhile compared with the value brought by the real realization of this technology."

Lin Xiao then said in a serious tone: "Of course I also understand the thoughts of the two doctors. I feel that the company has just started at this stage, and if we want to diversify the funds into this technology research and development, I am afraid that it will affect the progress of the current project."

"I'll take care of the money. If the two of you are afraid of affecting the company, you can set up a separate research institute, and I will be responsible for all the funds."

When Lin Xiao said this, Lin Benjian was slightly moved. He really didn't expect that Lin Xiao would support him so much.

Zhang Jing also saw at this time that Lin Xiao really made up his mind to support Lin Benjian in this path, and began to ponder.

He began to think, wasn't it because of Lin Xiao's courage that this project was established in the first place?Not long after the two got acquainted, Lin Xiao asked him to cooperate to land this project. At that time, he only proposed his willingness to land a project, and Lin Xiao was willing to invest regardless of everything.

But at the beginning, Lin Benjian joined the group because of Lin Xiao's courage.

What I value most is that Lin Xiao has feelings and courage. Why is this so timid instead?
Thinking of this, Zhang Jing patted his thigh heavily, "Since Mr. Lin has such determination and courage, I will fully support it. From today on, I will pay more attention to production technology. Lin Bo will lead the establishment of a project team. Specialized in overcoming immersion lithography."

"If this technology can be developed, then Huaxin Technology will become the world's leading chip manufacturer!"

Seeing that both Lin Xiao and Zhang Jing supported his idea, Lin Benjian's eyes began to sparkle with excitement at this time.

"I have a hunch that this research aspect is completely feasible. Now I just need more theoretical support. If I can form a project team and work together on research, I will be able to perfect the entire technical theory in half a year at most."

After hearing this, Lin Xiao was overjoyed and said, "This time, we are really going to do something big!"

Although from the beginning of the birth of this project to Lin Xiao's second capital injection, several people said that they would do something big.

But Lin Xiao knew that if this matter was really done, it would be the real big deal.

How awesome is it to master the world's most cutting-edge chip manufacturing technology!
If you don't grasp this opportunity, it will take at least 30 years to achieve it in the future, and it may not even be possible to achieve it in 30 years.

In the entire history of chip development, this is the best chance to overtake on a curve!
"There is another problem." After calming down, Lin Benjian became more sober.

"That is the lithography technology we are researching. We can't do it except ourselves. We are just chip manufacturers. If we want to make this technology available after it is developed, we need the cooperation of lithography machine manufacturers."

"Cooperating with lithography machine manufacturers is not necessarily difficult." Lin Xiao replied with a smile at this time.

"Limbow, don't forget, I'm still a major shareholder in ASML."

After hearing this, Lin Benjian was overjoyed and said, "I forgot about this. In this way, I have a little more confidence in the successful application of this technology."

"The high-level executives from ASML will come in two days. Maybe we can vaccinate them!" Lin Xiao said.

Originally, when he invited the people from ASML, he wanted to contact and communicate first, to mention his preliminary ideas, but today's incident made Lin Xiao make up his mind. This will not be a preliminary idea, but a real plan.

(End of this chapter)