Rebirth 1984: Starting from the development of Hanka

Chapter 246 Immersion Lithography Machine
At this time, Wujiang Group is enjoying the same scenery, and its brand value has skyrocketed.

The Pangu supercomputer under the subsidiary has been favored all over the world. Many countries have consulted and purchased Pangu series supercomputers from Wujiang Group for simulating nuclear tests, climate simulation and weather forecasting, simulating earthquakes, oil exploration, drug research and development, etc.

Even the Shenzhou computer series was affected, and sales soared.

A month later.

"The order for the Pangu supercomputer has reached 25!"

"The sales volume of China Computer has exceeded 200 million units this month!"

"In addition, the performance of other products of Wujiang Group has increased by at least 15%!"

Liu Yinyin walked into Zhao Ye's office with a document and introduced it.

"The Pangu supercomputer is equipped with 14000 "Kirin Pentium" CPU processors independently developed by us. It uses a 32-bit Hongmeng instruction system. The working frequency is 1.2GHz.A Pangu supercomputer costs as much as $1 million. "

"Currently, the public selling price of the Pangu supercomputer is 3 million US dollars, but the supply is still in short supply. We temporarily restrict the flow of the Pangu supercomputer to the United States, and only sell it to companies outside the United States, unless the United States is willing to lift the restrictions and blockade on Wujiang Group."

Zhao Ye nodded slightly with a smile on his face.

He is very satisfied with the company's recent performance. The computer brands of Wujiang Group have been recognized all over the world. The sales of IBM, Apple, Dell and other computer brands have declined.

The American technology industry has been hit hard.

Liu Yinyin said again: "News came from Shuguang Lithography Machine Company that the research and development of immersion lithography machine has made a breakthrough. Not surprisingly, samples will be ready in one month!"

Shuguang Lithography Machine Company is a subsidiary of Wujiang Microelectronics, mainly engaged in the research and development of lithography machines.

Since 1988, Shuguang Lithography Machine Company has started the research and development of immersion lithography machines, and it has been six years since then.

Now it's finally time to keep the clouds open to see the moonlight!
At this moment, Zhao Ye couldn't help showing surprise on his face when he heard Liu Yinyin's words.

Once the immersion lithography machine comes out, who will compete with it?

The chip manufacturing process of Wujiang Microelectronics will be greatly increased, and it will be able to produce more advanced chips.

At this moment, Zhao Ye couldn't help but patted the armrest of the chair, and said excitedly, "Great, the appearance of the immersion-type Shuguang lithography machine will definitely be a sharp weapon for Wujiang Group to break the blockade of the US market!!!"

The United States restricts Wujiang Group's products from entering the US market, which has brought great losses to Wujiang Group.

Zhao Ye didn't believe that the United States would restrict Wujiang Group's Dawning lithography machines and top-level chips!
As we all know, the chip is the core driving force of scientific and technological progress, known as the "crown jewel" of modern technology, it can make mobile phones, computers and all smart electronic devices more intelligent, and is the core of powering any country's technological power arms!
Liu Yinyin asked: "Boss, you have a plan before. After the invention of the immersion lithography machine, you will promote the listing of ASML in the Netherlands. Look, do you want to implement the plan now?"

"Well, execute immediately!!!" Zhao Ye nodded.

After Wujiang Microelectronics owns the Shuguang lithography machine, the United States will be eager to support the rise of a lithography machine company. In the lithography machine market, only ASML and Japan's Canon and Nikon are worthy of support.

Obviously, the strength of Canon or Nikon in Japan is obviously much stronger than that of ASML. If the United States supports these two companies, it will be more difficult to deal with.

Therefore, Zhao Ye still hopes that the United States can support ASML.

In addition, Wujiang Group holds shares in ASML and can benefit from it.

Now, as long as ASML is promoted to go public, Wujiang Group can cash out, or cross-shareholding, and reduce its shareholding in ASML on the surface, allowing American capital to enter ASML on a large scale.

"Okay, I will immediately notify the executives of Philips and ASML to start the listing plan!"

"Well, you go."

There are many IPO processes, which generally take about a year or more.

At that time, let the management and Philips be responsible for the IPO. It is better for Wujiang Group to appear less in ASML.

After Zhao Ye instructed Liu Yinyin, he went to Shuguang Lithography Machine Company to inspect the development of the immersion lithography machine.

When Lin Benjian learned that Zhao Ye had come to Shuguang Lithography Machine Company, he walked out of the laboratory wearing a white protective suit before he had time to change his clothes.

"Mr. Lin, I heard from the secretary that a breakthrough has been made in the development of the immersion lithography machine?" Zhao Ye asked.

"Yes, Director Zhao!" Lin Benjian nodded, his face filled with joy of success.

Immediately, Lin Benjian began to introduce to Zhao Ye what technology was conquered.

"The core of a lithography machine includes a light source system, an objective lens system and a workbench."

"Among them, the most difficult thing is the objective lens system. The immersion lithography machine needs to add 1mm thick water above the wafer photoresist, and then the 193nm light wave refracted in the water will become a 134nm light wave, so the objective lens system will also be compatible with Ordinary lithography machines are very different.”

"The objective lens is one of the most expensive and complex components, covering the most cutting-edge technologies in multiple disciplines such as optics, mechanics, computers, and electronics. Its structural design is extremely difficult, and it is necessary to control the wave aberration of the objective lens and fully control the objective lens system. Polarization aberration."

"Zeiss has been actively cooperating with us, and finally the two sides worked together to successfully develop the objective lens system!!!"

Although it has been a day or two since the successful development of the objective lens system, Lin Benjian still couldn't hide the excitement on his face.

When Zhao Ye heard this, he couldn't help but sigh. Fortunately, he gave Zeiss a lot of support and supported them in their research and development. That's why they were able to achieve a great technological breakthrough in 1994.

Even if other companies want to develop immersion lithography machines, they may not be able to buy lenses, so they will not be able to develop immersion lithography machines. At least before 2000, this should be the case.

Wujiang Microelectronics will be in a leading position in technology for a long time, and its global chip foundry business will beat TSMC, Intel...

"Come on, take us to the laboratory to have a look!" Zhao Ye said curiously, wanting to see what the objective lens system looks like.

"Okay, Director Zhao, please follow me. Since the laboratory is a dustproof laboratory, you need to change into protective clothing before entering."

……

At this time, Liu Yinyin contacted the executives of Philips and ASML, and conveyed Zhao Ye's meaning.

"In order to speed up ASML's development and raise funds to speed up the research and development of lithography machines, Wujiang Group decided to launch the ASML IPO plan!" Liu Yinyin said.

The representatives of Philips and the executives of ASML all showed joy when they heard this.

They had long hoped that ASML would be listed. Only by listing and raising funds can Philips cash out, and executives can also make a fortune through the IPO. In addition, ASML also has the money to speed up the development of a new generation of lithography machines.

In short, everyone is happy.

"No problem, Philips, as the major shareholder, will strongly support ASML's listing!!!" Philips' company representative vowed.

Both Wujiang Group and Philips agree that ASML's listing plan is a foregone conclusion.

Liu Yinyin said: "In order to help ASML successfully list on Nasdaq in the United States, I think Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase should be invited as IPO underwriters to help ASML IPO."

"Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are the most powerful brokerages in the United States."

"They help ASML go public, the success rate is extremely high, and they can also drive up the stock price."

"Wujiang Group and Philips are the two major shareholders behind ASML. Once the IPO process is launched, they will definitely make a lot of money. It is expected that Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan will of course be very happy to accept this cooperation!"

After Liu Yinyin finished speaking, everyone had no objection.

This is already the best option.

……

A week later, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase agreed to act as ASML's IPO underwriters.

With the help of Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, ASML's listing process should be smooth sailing.

Thinking about it, the United States is also eager to snatch the shares of ASML from the Wujiang Group, and finally strive to gain control of ASML.

At this moment, Li Aojun walked into Zhao Ye's office with a stack of documents.

"This is the information you want. It investigates the investment of all companies in the world in dry lithography machines and related industries."

"Okay, put it on my desk, I'll see later."

Before Zhao Ye finished reading the documents in his hand, he nodded to Li Aojun.

"Ah."

After a while, Zhao Ye read the previous documents and wrote some comments, and then picked up the materials Li Aojun brought and looked at them.

After a while, Zhao Ye sighed: "In my previous life, no wonder someone said that Lin Benjian was standing in front of a fast-moving aircraft carrier and wanted to stop it. This is absolutely true!"

After reading this information, Zhao Ye knew that hundreds of companies around the world are already engaged in research related to dry lithography machines. Japan’s Canon alone has invested 25 billion U.S. dollars. If the R&D investment of other companies is included, about There are 150 billion dollars!

"Lin Benjian insisted on promoting immersion lithography machines. Those companies that research dry lithography machines, wouldn't their investment be wasted? No wonder few companies in the previous life were willing to support him, and some companies even wanted to kill Lin Benjian." Zhao Ye sighed, this life is no exception, everyone is rushing to do research in the field of dry lithography, and they all got into a dead end, so that ten years have passed, and the chip manufacturing process has not changed much.

"Wujiang Microelectronics should keep a low profile and shoot quietly, so that they cannot find out."

Zhao Ye said with a smirk, "Let Canon, Nikon and other companies continue to do futile research."

Keeping a low profile is king, and you can hide it for as long as you can.

The longer the time, the more beneficial it is for Wujiang Group, which will allow Wujiang Group to have a longer technological monopoly advantage in the field of semiconductor chips.

……

One month later, the immersion lithography machine was finally successfully developed.

Intense cheers broke out in the laboratory.

Lin Benjian immediately called Zhao Ye to inform him of the good news.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ye immediately came to Shuguang Photoengraving Machine Company without stopping.

At this time, Zhang Rujing, the CEO of Wujiang Microelectronics, and other executives, such as Ni Guangnan and other academicians, all came to Shuguang Lithography Machine Company one step ahead of Zhao Ye.Because these two companies are neighbors, Zhang Rujing and others came earlier than Zhao Ye.

When Zhao Ye walked into the company, he saw everyone embracing and celebrating. Many people even wept with joy and shed tears of excitement.

The research on the immersion lithography machine took a long time, persisted for six years, and only now has the results.

Zhao Ye himself is also a scientific researcher, and he can empathize with their feelings.

"Hi everyone, congratulations on your successful development of an immersion lithography machine, which enables my country's backward semiconductor industry to have the ability to overtake on curves!!!"

clap clap clap! ! ! ! !
Everyone applauded one after another, proud and proud in their hearts.

From today, we dare to say "no" to the West; from today, the semiconductor industry in the Western world will lag behind China!
In terms of chip manufacturing process, China alone rules the roost! ! !

At this time, Zhang Rujing, Ni Guangnan, Lin Benjian and others walked up to Zhao Ye one after another, and everyone couldn't stop smiling.

"Mr. Lin, thank you for your hard work. You have persisted in obscurity for six years. You can rest assured that the company will not treat you badly. Not only will every researcher be given bonuses, but Shuguang Lithography will also launch a virtual equity incentive system. Enable employees to obtain economic benefits similar to holding actual stocks in the virtual equity plan!!!”

After finishing speaking, he said to Zhang Rujing, Ni Guangnan and others, "The same is true for Wujiang Microelectronics Company, and the virtual equity incentive system will also be launched. The company is not only my company, but also everyone's company. I am very willing and will The dividends from the company's rapid development are shared with all employees."

Zhao Ye launched the virtual equity incentive system, learning from Huawei, in order to improve employees' work enthusiasm and creativity.

The number and price of stocks in the virtual equity plan are related to the actual stock market and have reference and validity.After the stock is allocated in the plan, the employee can obtain benefits by selling the stock or waiting until the vesting date to exercise the stock at a higher stock price.

The virtual equity incentive plan drawn up by Zhao Ye is very flexible and detailed. It not only formulates a special virtual equity plan for the company's top management and R&D teams, but also provides corresponding incentive plans for other employees.

The company is getting bigger and bigger. If you want to retain talents, you can't be stingy.

If you want to increase the enthusiasm and creativity of employees, you also need incentives.

The Wujiang Group is very rich now, and Zhao Ye no longer needs to keep all the profits for himself.

Lin Benjian, Zhang Rujing, Ni Guangnan and others couldn't help but feel extremely pleasantly surprised when they heard the words.

The surrounding employees were already shouting excitedly.

"Thank you Director Zhao!"

"Dong Zhao is so grand!"

"Long live Zhao Dong!"

Zhao Ye smiled, and said to the employees around him: "Everyone, work hard, make persistent efforts, and create greater glories! The immersion lithography machine is just one step ahead, and we still need to develop more advanced lithography machines, such as EUV extreme ultraviolet light. Engraving machine!!!”

"No problem! There is nothing we can't solve! The big deal is to keep silent for another 10 or 20 years!" The employees said with pride and ambition.

(End of this chapter)