Who doesn’t want to make money after being reborn?

Chapter 234 Qilin Architecture

Something is wrong!

Something is wrong with Yu Dazui!

Luo Hui was beating a small drum in his heart, feeling that Yu Dazui, who seemed to be honest and honest, was trying to trick people.

The establishment of HiSilicon was actually a backup plan, a project purely invested in R&D and not expected to make a profit.

How could there be a shortage of money?

Suddenly crying poverty next to me, do you want me to pay for this backup project?

What's more, since the sales of Honor super mobile phones, HiSilicon has already had strong profitability.

This is not a purely money-burning project.

Not even short of money!

Why still cry about poverty?

He had some concerns in his mind, so Luo Hui was careful when he spoke: "Lao Yu! You should know that I have just raised the wages of my employees and invested in many projects, so I don't have much money."

"Don't pretend to be poor. I just started and you started pretending to be poor. What else should I say next?"

Yu opened his mouth with a flattering smile.

Obviously the purpose is not pure.

"Lao Yu, don't tell lies in front of real people. I just finished a meeting with the other three founders and worked on a lot of projects that cost money. I really have no money now."

"Don't be nervous, I don't want more. Just invest a billion dollars a year. Really, just like the sodium-ion battery, a billion dollars a year is enough."

"What do you want to do?"

"It's not what I want to do, but Lao He's idea is a bit scary. Mr. Ren is reluctant to pay for it, so he can only find a way with you."

"You come to me for a project that Mr. Ren is reluctant to pay for?"

"You are so brave!"

"Mr. Yu, Uncle Yu, when you go out, turn left and walk slowly without seeing me off."

"The subject is basic science, you are definitely interested!"

"I don't dare invest in basic science. It's too expensive and it's basically a bottomless pit."

"This is different. It is a basic chip design architecture, not the kind that involves pure investment and no output."

"Why do you always want to build a chip?"

Luo Hui was taken aback. He stood up and looked at Yu Da Zui with burning eyes.

I hope the other party can explain it carefully.

Chip architecture is really basic science, and it is also the most important basic project in the field of chip production and design.

The possibility of failure is high.

but.

If HiSilicon does this, there is basically no need to worry about the possibility of failure.

It’s not about how strong the R&D capabilities of HiSilicon or Mr. He are, but that HiSilicon is backed by two powerful electronic product brands, Huawei and Honor, and has ready-made application capabilities.

Scientific research results can be directly transformed.

Don’t worry about failure if there is no market.

and.

The chip architecture itself is actually the underlying solution to the logic circuit. The focus is on the arrangement and integration of various circuit groups to find the optimal solution.

Very tedious.

Very detailed.

But it had to be done.

Just like standardized industrial parts that build industrial systems.

The process of designing a chip architecture is to design a set of computing components according to certain circuit standards.

It is equivalent to manufacturing sets of gears, screws, and nuts with different standards, and selecting different parts according to different needs when designing chips.

Finally, it is assembled into a sophisticated mechanical equipment, which is a maturely designed chip.

Whether it is a CPU or a GPU, these basic circuit components can be used to assemble the required design purposes during design.

Purchase Western architecture licenses.

It is equivalent to purchasing a set of Western standard industrial parts to assemble your own machines.

It works, but it cannot maximize the performance of the machine.

Being restricted is also a bit troublesome.

The trouble is that it is impossible to design a more powerful chip based on the old architecture that has been licensed.

Even if the design is barely completed, there will be troubles of one kind or another.

Like a new machine that is barely assembled with old parts, there will be some problems from time to time.

Self-study architecture is troublesome.

This is a huge system project that requires researchers to study the most basic microelectronic circuit logic and combine it into a combination circuit with better computing performance.

The development process is comparable to embroidery.

You must not only understand the overall plan, but also have the patience to perfect the planned flowers stitch by stitch.

Occasionally, if there is a calculation error, you have to re-test and start again on a small scale.

A group of relevant scholars who can sit on the bench are needed to specialize in research and development.

"After all, you are actually to blame for this matter. It was you who reminded Mr. He that she had the idea of ​​designing her own chip architecture and completely getting rid of Western constraints."

Yu Dazui spread his hands.

Put the pot directly on Luo Hui's head.

"Yes, I said this, and I gave you the advice. So, you rely on me?"

Luo Hui remembered.

When I first discussed the development of Hongmeng system with Mr. He, we did discuss the concerns about the bottleneck and encouraged HiSilicon to develop its own chip architecture.

did not expect.

Things went round and round for nearly a year, and finally the investment matter fell on me.

It's simply...the natural cycle of retribution.

"Mr. He said that HiSilicon can deploy specialized researchers to set up a subsidiary to cooperate with Byte's investment to complete the architecture development..."

"Don't draw the cake yet!"

"I understand, I understand. The total investment is 51 billion and the project development will be completed in four years. ByteDance Group can hold % of the shares."

“So generous?”

"There is no way. There are too many projects that require investment. If we can't do this project, it will only give you an advantage."

"Okay, I'll vote. It's revenge for taking advantage of my sodium-ion battery." "No other requirements?"

"how is this possible?"

"Then mention it!"

"The Tian Chun I brought here is one of the four founders of the group. He will serve as the general manager of HiSilicon's new subsidiary. At the same time, I also need to accelerate the progress of HiSilicon and complete the smart TV and Chip development for related smart devices such as tablets and smart watches.”

"This is a bit troublesome."

"what happened?"

"Everything else is easy to say. The chips for smart TVs are already being developed. However, the research and development of CPUs for laptops is a big project and cannot be completed in less than a few years. I suggest that laptops should continue to use Intel and the system should continue to be purchased from Microsoft. "

"When will it be available on the market?"

"October."

"What about production capacity?"

"The production capacity of Honor brand notebook computers should be more than 50,000 units per month."

"Okay, then I will seize the time to promote it."

"You have no good intentions!"

"You think money is too hot?"

"Okay, I won't ask you about your purpose. Anyway, the more you sell, the more dividends you will get."

"You must give me a dividend this year."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely score."

"I have to name this structure."

"Okay, you can call it whatever you want. Isn't it you who named the Kirin chip?"

"Then let's call it Qilin Frame!"

"..."

Although it is a bit deceptive.

Luo Hui is still very happy to invest in chip architecture projects.

This stuff is basic scientific research that emphasizes investment and returns. As long as you dare to invest, you will reap very generous benefits sooner or later.

Not just money.

And influence.

For example, the awesome X86 system doesn't sell its architecture at all, leaving it to bind itself to Microsoft systems and make a lot of money.

There are also teams in China working on the underlying architecture, but they started too late and have never had the opportunity to take on the X86 architecture head-on.

We have to wait another twenty years before we can barely compete with X86.

The main reason is that Loongson Architecture does not have its own electronic product brand and has too little practical experience.

The architecture of Kirin is different.

With the support of two strong brands, Huawei and Honor, coupled with extensive industry support such as smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, smart watches, phablets, etc., there will definitely be enough application space.

Coupled with the Hongmeng operating system, it is almost a powerful binding system similar to the X86 architecture.

There is no need to sell architecture licenses to ensure sufficient profit sources.

If we can fix the lithography machine again, even if we suddenly encounter lighthouse sanctions, we can seamlessly switch to the national production model and continue to ensure the shipment of electronic products.

pity.

Mr. He, who is in charge of HiSilicon, is busy taking the lead in chip design work and has no time to meet to discuss details.

Luo Hui could only talk to Yu Dazui.

After the conversation, Yu Dazui made his requests and suggestions to Mr. He.

"Brother Umbrella, I'm sorry, but you have to stay in Shencheng. Not only do you have to be responsible for managing the Kirin architecture R&D team, you also have to keep an eye on the R&D of the Hongmeng system."

early morning.

Luo Hui explained the details of cooperation to Tian Chun.

no way.

Whether it is Kirin architecture or Hongmeng system, they are cornerstone projects that must be treated with caution for the future ByteDance Group.

He didn't dare to trust other executives easily, so he could only leave the matter to Tian Chunlai, who liked technology the most.

"It's good. I can witness the birth of a domestic chip architecture and operating system, and I can leave my name in history."

Tian Chun is very open-minded.

Full of pride.

Luo Hui patted the other party on the shoulder in a funny way: "Don't stare too hard! Give the R&D staff more vacations when they have time, take the singles to our resort for blind dates, and help them with the logistics."

"Boss, do you not believe in my strength? I am a R&D talent after all, so why am I like those idiots who don't understand anything?"

"Are you a programmer, okay? As long as you can help develop the Hongmeng system, it's better not to get involved in things like chip architecture design and respect scientists more."

"You'd better leave quickly."

"If I don't leave today, I have to find Xiao Bailan and ask her to take her to see the electronics industrial park in Dongguan and the laboratory I invested in."

"I suggest you don't go. It's a sweatshop there, and you have to pay tuition if you go."

"Makes sense."

"Go back to Copper City quickly. The first phase of the headquarters base project is almost finished. Just remember to leave me the largest office."

"Well, take care of yourself. Once Xiao Bailan has handed over all the work to you, I will transfer her back."

"Are you crazy? I can't handle things like the industrial chain, and I have no intention of doing it. Xiao Bailan must stay with me."

"I have no one available!"

"It's okay. You can choose a few managers who were poached before. You also... don't put too much pressure on them."

"Okay, it's up to you."

Luo Hui could guess what the situation was like in a sweatshop without even thinking.

What can we do?

He is not a savior.

I can only close my eyes and pretend not to see anything.

Well, just don’t look at it.

(End of this chapter)