Reborn Millennial Gamer

"The wolf smoke rises, the mountains and rivers look north..."

In the hotel, Gao Yuanyuan was drunk and was awakened by the ringing of her mobile phone. She looked up in a daze and found that the sound came from the mobile phone on the bedside table, but the owner of the mobile phone was nowhere to be seen.

"hooligan."

Gao Yuanyuan forced herself to get out of bed and walked weakly.

"I'm here."

Lu Fei opened the bathroom door, smiled openly at her, took the phone, "Hey, Sister Xin."

Gao Yuanyuan washed her face, then took off her clothes and walked into the shower room to rinse herself, making the sound of running water.

"Okay, okay, I'll leave at 10 o'clock."

Lu Fei sat in the bathtub and said leisurely: "Sister Xin, from TVB's side, I would like you to accompany Yuanyuan to deal with it."

When Gao Yuanyuan heard this, she became energetic and pricked up her ears.

"...European side, don't worry, I've asked Blossom to keep an eye on it 24 hours a day and report any disturbance."

Lu Fei wiped his face.

Greece's national debt rating was downgraded to junk status by Fitch and Standard & Poor's. It has reached the point where the EU has to step in and finally spread the debt crisis to the entire euro zone.

The time to harvest Europe is coming soon!

After the two of them finished talking and hung up the phone, Gao Yuanyuan walked out of the glass partition and said quietly: "A Fei, I won't take you to the airport today. Well, I feel a little uncomfortable."

"Who made you drink so much yesterday?"

Lu Fei grabbed her hand and pulled her into the bathtub.

Apart from feeling distressed, I have to lament that Gao Yuanyuan got drunk at the right time and was unconscious, otherwise she would not have been able to create a chance for herself to celebrate the queen title alone with Zeng Li at night.

The best reward of a Grand Slam is naturally a Grand Slam.

"Not next time."

Gao Yuanyuan rolled her eyes meaningfully, "Sister Zeng Li, did they tell you that they would take your plane to Pengcheng today?"

"Did you say...? Why didn't I know?"

Lu Fei was shocked.

"Then you won't mind if I tell you now, right?"

Gao Yuanyuan had to stay and complete the final TVB acquisition signing ceremony with Xu Xin, while Yang Mi and Jing Tian continued their Hollywood journey, while Zeng Li and Liu Shishi returned to the mainland.

"how come."

Lu Fei smiled and said, "But I heard that Shishi was in a bad state after filming "Step by Step". Is this the case?"

"Mimi, Tiantian and the others must have told you."

Gao Yuanyuan nodded, "Shishi may be stuck in the role and hasn't come out yet, and his feelings for Wu Qilong are a bit complicated."

"This is not in line with our 'Four Little Flowers' star-making plan." Lu Fei said seriously.

"Don't worry, Sister Hong has warned Wu Qilong's team." Gao Yuanyuan leaned in his arms, "Have you ordered breakfast? If not, just eat before leaving."

"Of course I'll eat before I leave, but I'll eat you first!"

Lu Fei smiled and said, "Make up for yesterday's midnight snack."

"woooooooo~"

After temporarily separating from Zeng Li and the others, Lu Fei got in the car and rushed to Logic without stopping. Sun Hongjun was already waiting at the door.

"What about them?"

"Mr. Lu, they are all in the center."

The group of people drove to the secluded Trisolaran Experiment Base. There were security personnel along the way. At the end of the road was a newly built factory building covering an area of ​​tens of thousands of acres. On the surface, it looked very inconspicuous.

When he got off the car and came to the dressing room, Lu Fei saw Liang Mengsong, Yin Zhiyao, and employees who were already wearing dust-proof suits.

Logical generals such as Su Zifeng, Hu Yuhua, and Meng Wanzhou, even if they have even half-stepped into the rotating board of directors, are not qualified to visit immediately, and the information is still sealed at the level of the Supreme Command.

"Mr. Lu."

Liang Mengsong, Yin Zhiyao and others shouted.

"Let's go."

Lu Fei changed his equipment and walked through the corridor. The walls were hung with newspapers and photos of China's first atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb.

Above the head, there are banners hanging, all of which are slogans to inspire morale. The most conspicuous among them is——

"Get the lithography machine and stand up straight!"

"Mr. Lu, this is our independently developed 65nm ArF dry lithography machine. It is jointly developed by Logic, Shanghai Microelectronics, Changchun Optical Machinery, Huawei and other units and thousands of suppliers. The next step is pre-production. In production We will continue to improve and improve it, and then gradually achieve mass production.”

Sun Hongjun is extremely excited, "It is expected that within one to two years, all 65nm lithography machines from ASML and Nikon will be replaced."

"It's still my own machine fragrance!"

Through the glass, Lu Fei watched the staff operating in an orderly manner. From the corner of his eye, he noticed that the mood of Yin Zhiyao and others was very strange, "Why don't you look very happy on such a rare good day? Is it the lithography machine or something else?" Quality issues or technical flaws?”

"Mr. Lu, there is no problem with the equipment and there is no problem with the technology, but... there is just bad news..."

Yin Zhiyao looked embarrassed.

"What bad news?"

Lu Fei encouraged: "It doesn't matter. Say it. If you don't say it, how can we find a solution?"

"Mr. Lu, ASML has developed the world's first EUV lithography machine and has sent it to Samsung's research institute for pre-production."

Yin Zhiyao sighed helplessly.

"Look at you, you're in a hurry."

Lu Fei raised his eyebrows, surprised, what a coincidence!
The emergence of EUV lithography machines is equivalent to the official development of lithography machine technology and equipment to the fifth generation, far ahead of them.

The first generation of lithography machines is mainly based on 436nm g-line mercury light source, which is only suitable for processes above 5μm.

Later, the second-generation lithography machine with 365nm i-line mercury light source appeared, and the process accuracy reached 350 to 500nm.

Both generations can only be regarded as proximity lithography machines. It was the third generation of scanning projection lithography machines that achieved a leap-forward breakthrough, pushing the minimum process to 150 to 250nm.

The 65nm ArF dry lithography machine they produce is considered the fourth generation, which is a step-by-step projection lithography machine. The process technology can be advanced to 65nm. If you want to go to the next level——

You have to use immersion technology, which means that the space between the lens and the silicon wafer is immersed in liquid. Based on this, there are four and a half generations of immersion stepper projection lithography machines.

Originally, there was only half a generation gap between Logic and ASML, the world's top lithography machine manufacturers.

However, the emergence of EUV lithography machines has pushed this gap to at least 1.5 generations. Moreover, this technological gap is not as easy to follow as the process technology. It is a comprehensive backwardness of the entire industry chain.

"I'm not in a hurry, Mr. Lu. Once EUV pre-production is successful, Intel, Samsung, and TSMC may be able to obtain EUV lithography machine production lines within three to five years..."

Yin Zhiyao's words were full of anxiety.

"Professor Yin, how long did it take ASML, Samsung, Intel, Zeiss, and TSMC to develop this EUV?" Lu Fei looked straight through the glass of the mask.

"It's been about 14 or [-] years since Lin Benjian proposed the theory of immersion lithography technology."

Liang Mengsong stood up and answered.

"That's right, it's over now."

Lu Fei patted Yin Zhiyao on the shoulder, "It will take 13 years for EUV to gather so many of the world's top semiconductor companies and talents from Europe, America, Japan and South Korea, let alone us!"

"Mr. Lu is right!"

Sun Hongjun cleverly acted as a compliment.

"Our research started late, we have little technical experience accumulation, and our talents are not sophisticated enough. Coupled with the technical blockade, it is already abnormal to be able to conquer the 65nm ArF dry lithography machine in such a short period of time. No matter how quickly we can do it, It’s time to make a science fiction movie.”

Lu Fei smiled and said: "It's not scary to be behind. What's scary is not catching up. You see, we are on the right track now." "Isn't that right? We will soon catch up with Little Neon!"

Sun Hongjun smiled.

Just like Neon mistook hydrogen energy for new energy, on the lithography machine route, it did not study the wet etching method, but fully bet on the dry etching method, but failed, wasting manpower, financial resources and time.

From now on, Logic's lithography machines will be able to compete with Nikon and Canon in the low-end lithography machine market, defeating Little Neon first!

"So, Professor Yin, I know you are in a hurry, but don't worry yet. ArFi will have it, and so will EUV!"

Lu Fei looked around to encourage morale.

"Mr. Lu!"

Yin Zhiyao nodded solemnly. As the leader of Microelectronics, he knew very well that the logic was to walk on two legs. He not only cooperated with units led by Microelectronics on ArFi lithography machines, but also researched EUV lithography with the Changchun Optical Machinery Research Institute. Engraving machine.

And I am looking for helpers all over the world, such as Leica.

"Old Sun, has the reward plan been finalized this time?"

Lu Fei looked sideways at Sun Hongjun.

"A preliminary plan has been drawn up and is waiting for your decision."

Sun Hongjun responded.

"Well, anyone who participates in the photolithography machine project this time, even if they screw a screw, will receive a larger bonus!"

Lu Fei put his hands on his hips, "We have 65nm, but are we afraid that there will be no ArFi? No EUV? Next, we will launch an attack on 32nm, 28nm, or even below 28nm. No matter if it is 10 years, 20 years, or how long, we must do it." Come out! Pick this industrial pearl for me and sell it as marbles!"

"I'm just afraid of delaying the progress of advanced manufacturing technology. After all, we can't buy the most advanced DUV lithography machine."

Yin Zhiyao showed a hint of guilt on his face.

"Dr. Liang, what do you mean?"

Lu Fei turned his attention to Liang Mengsong.

"Don't worry, Mr. Lu, there will definitely be some difficulties, but I can guarantee that 32nm will be in risk trial production in the second half of this year."

Liang Mengsong changed the subject and revealed the difficult problem.

The process of chip foundry manufacturing is very complex and requires multi-faceted technical and equipment support. Just like 14nm is a key dividing line, 28nm is also a key dividing line.

But equipment is not what he is most worried about. What he is most worried about is that after SMIC is defeated by TSMC, Logic will be next.

"It's not that I didn't consider this situation."

Lu Fei waved his hand: "That's why one-third of Logic and Pengbai's production capacity is placed in TSMC to make Zhang Zhongmou worried. He wants to deal with us but is also afraid of losing our orders."

"But based on my understanding of Zhang Zhongmou, I will definitely not give up." Liang Mengsong said worriedly, "There are also Samsung..."

Lu Fei smiled and said: "Dr. Liang, Samsung's current technical leader is still Jiang Shangyi. Even if he gets an EUV lithography machine, do you think he has the ability to lead Samsung to attack the manufacturing process?"

"no!"

Liang Mengsong didn't even think about it, "It's not possible!"

"That's right, even with the 40/45nm process, Samsung still relies on us. It's hard to say that it won't be stuck at a node again and it will be difficult to break through." Lu Fei said seriously, "In this comparison, TSMC is our biggest enemy! No matter now or in the future!”

"TSMC plans to transition to 32nm this year, and then switch to 28nm as early as next year. Our progress is not slower than TSMC." Liang Mengsong is full of confidence.

"Dr. Liang, if, I mean if, if there is no most advanced foundry to manufacture chips for Logic, if Logic cannot build more advanced lithography machines, what if..."

Lu Fei recounted the suppression Huawei suffered in his previous life.

"Mr. Lu, under this extreme pressure situation, there is no way out. You can consider multiple exposure technology."

Liang Mengsong pondered for a moment and listed the advantages and disadvantages one by one.

The disadvantage in particular is that although the process limits of the photolithography machine can be changed through multiple exposure processes, the yield rate is low.

Moreover, each exposure requires calibration, and alignment errors will accumulate over multiple exposures, affecting the quality of the chip.

"In addition to losses, there is also cost. Multiple exposures require more photoresist, consumables and equipment. This investment may..."

Before Liang Mengsong could continue, Sun Hongjun suddenly interrupted.

Lu Fei and him smiled at each other. The photoresist and other materials for the photolithography machine had long been included in the backup plan.

"Dr. Liang and Professor Yin, we have invested in more than a dozen companies such as Bokang Chemical to develop important materials such as photoresist." Sun Hongjun said with a smile, "We have also contacted many companies such as Münster and Aachen Industrial in Germany. Universities, together with our domestic research institutions, will work together to break Neon’s advantage in this area.”

"what?"

Liang Mengsong and Yin Zhiyao looked at each other.

"This is a top secret of the company, please keep it confidential."

Lu Fei solemnly warned that now it is necessary to develop secretly, especially the lithography machine. The most lacking thing is development time.

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Sun, don't worry!"

Liang Mengsong vowed that even if TSMC and Samsung's lithography machines are ahead of the logic, it doesn't matter even if the process technology breaks through 28nm or even 20nm first. He can find a way to go from 28nm, across 22nm, 20nm, and directly to 14nm.

Recover all the generation gap and time that have fallen behind due to the blockade of lithography equipment and technology!

"Are we going to skip generations again?"

Lu Fei narrowed his eyes.

Liang Mengsong nodded and said: "As long as Mr. Yin can build a 28nm lithography machine, it's enough. Be it 14nm or 7nm, I can do it for you! Get back the disadvantage of the lithography machine! I just don't know how Mr. Lu dares to do it. Don’t you dare to fight with me again?”

"What dare not?"

"Fight, just fight for me! Don't give me money. I am least afraid of spending money, but I am most afraid of you not spending money." Lu Fei glanced at Sun Hongjun, "Old Sun, in addition to Germany, Neon is also watching Be careful, especially the movements of Canon and Nikon."

"Nikon seems to have accepted its fate, but Canon has chosen another path to study nanoimprinting (NIL)."

Sun Hongjun couldn't explain why.

Lu Fei asked him to investigate and report again, to follow up on Canon's NIL route, and then suddenly asked, "Has the photolithography factory started?"

"what?!"

Liang Mengsong and others looked shocked.

Lithography factory?
I have only heard of lithography machines. What is a lithography factory?
"Ahem, that's what I think. In order to sell ASML's lithography machines, they need to be miniaturized, commercialized, and mass-produced. This is very difficult, but if we don't make the lithography machines smaller, but When infrastructure is built, for example, the size of a football field, can it make up for the problems of light sources and lenses?"

Lu Fei saw the confused expressions on their faces, so he changed his words.

It's equivalent to building a boiler room if you can't build a water heater, and then connect a dozen faucets at once, which can release water of different temperatures such as 428nm, 14nm, and 7nm.

"I seem to have heard this idea somewhere..."

Liang Mengsong took a breath, thought for a moment, and suddenly had an idea, "Yes, Shuimu! Shuimu University has a paper!"

"Really?"

Sun Hongjun and Yin Zhiyao couldn’t believe it.

"It's just a concept, called the Steady-State Micro-Beam Accelerator Light Source, also called SSMB." Liang Mengsong explained, "I pay attention to this because the professor who proposed this concept is a disciple of Mr. Yang Zhenning, and the feasibility has yet to be tested."

“Whenever it’s possible, it’s worth investing in.”

Lu Fei planned to go to Shuimu University and get the EMBA master's certificate that he had saved there but had never had time to get.

"Mr. Lu, before that, should we go meet Zhang Rujing first? Mr. Zhang has been waiting for you to come back from Xiangjiang."

Sun Hongjun reminded that at the beginning of the year, SMIC and TSMC reached a settlement in the six-seven-year-long international lawsuit, but as one of the conditions, Zhang Rujing had to resign and leave SMIC.

"Emmm, meet, must meet!"

Lu Fei asked to arrange a schedule for the meeting between the two.

There is a project that must be done by this old man!