The Light of Domestic Products: The whole world begs me to sell

Chapter 225 A Sudden Dimensionality Reduction Strike

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Just when Phoenix Group took its historic first step in Burundi, Africa, the impact of Phoenix's open "3.5D chip stack packaging" technology also began to appear.

Among them, the most active and joyful ones are small companies doing chip design.

Their own technical reserves are insufficient. Many companies only have 28nm or even 56nm design technology, and can only survive in the middle and low-end chip market.

If Phoenix's "3.5D stacking technology" can really achieve the effect that 1+1 is approximately equal to 2, then for them, not only will the chip performance under the same process be more competitive, but it will also allow them to try to enter the upper class through "stacking technology". The primary process market.

Those who only had the ability to design 56nm chips before can now try to receive some orders with 28nm performance; those with 28nm design capabilities can now use "stacking technology" to develop the chip market with 14nm performance.

In this way, the orders brought about by the improvement of competitiveness will eventually be converted into corporate profits. Whether the profits earned are used for research and development or basic equipment updates, they will bring a positive cycle to the domestic chip industry.

This is the chain reaction brought about by "3.5D stacking technology".

of course.

In addition to small chip design companies, Huawei HS Design Institute is most concerned about "3.5D stacking technology".

HiSilicon started to organize technicians to learn "3.5D stacking technology" after obtaining the Phoenix technology authorization for the first time. Now more than two months have passed, not only has mastered the core of "stacking technology", but also can use "3.5D stacking technology" Design new chips.

Huawei HS Headquarters.

As night fell, Huawei HS headquarters was still brightly lit. In a spacious and bright conference room on the 16th floor, a tense meeting was held overnight.

"Mr. Yu, the 3.5nm process chip we designed using Phoenix' 10D stacking technology has been successfully taped out."

“从流片性能和模拟芯片的数据来看，这款10纳米制程芯片的性能已经超过我们7纳米麒麟980芯片的水平，但是离咱们在meta 40上用的顶尖旗舰芯片——麒麟 9000性能上还是差一点。”

"On the whole, although the size of this '3.5D stacking' technology chip has increased slightly and power consumption has also increased, its performance has indeed reached what the Phoenix Group said. After two 10-nanometer chips are superimposed, they can reach a 5-nanometer chip. About 75% performance."

Having said that, Manager Yao, who is in charge of the chip development project using "3.5D stacking technology" and is also the technical director of the HS Design Department, paused for a moment.

He looked at President Yu of Huawei Group on the stage and said:

"Mr. Yu, our cooperation with the Phoenix Group has always been kept strictly confidential and has not been made public. Now that the tape-out data of this test chip has come out, do you think we are going to disclose the chip data and prepare for follow-up publicity?"

Yu Zong, also known as Yu Dazui, is the CEO of Huawei Group's consumer business.

Because he is very high-profile in interviews on weekdays, he often compares Huawei mobile phones with Hongguo mobile phones, and what he says often makes people feel that he is bragging.

Although all the bragging later came true, the nickname of Big Mouth also came from this.

but.

At this time, Mr. Yu looked very cautious. He looked down at the chip data in his hand seriously, and did not rush to answer.

Ever since Huawei Group was acquired by American Intellectuals, the mobile phone retail business has been the first to bear the brunt of the greatest impact.

In particular, the top flagship mete 40 Pro, since its launch in October 2020, has been unable to ship on a large scale due to intelligence.

If there is a chip comparable to the Kirin 40 chip used on Mete 9000, it can be said that the core problems facing the Huawei Group's mobile phone business will be easily solved.

However, at present, the 3.5nm chip using Phoenix's "10D stacking technology" has reached the peak performance of the chip that Huawei Group can currently produce, but it is still a little short of Huawei's top Kirin 9000 chip.

If such a chip is used to replace the Kirin 9000, it is indeed almost meaningless.

After reading the chip data in detail, he raised his head and looked at Manager Yao:
"Old Yao, don't rush to release this chip now."

"Although the performance of this chip is good, it doesn't matter whether it is compared with the Hongguo A15 or the Snapdragon 895. It is used to make the top chip of the flagship mobile phone, which is obviously a bit behind. It has little impact on our mobile phone business. Big."

Manager Yao knew it well, and immediately replied:
"Indeed, the positioning of this chip is really embarrassing. Its performance is not enough for flagship phones, and it can only be used for mid-range models."

"But I also thought about it. This chip can be used in our meta 20 series. It has better performance than our existing Kirin 980 chip."

As soon as Manager Yao finished speaking, Mr. Yu immediately waved his hand:

"Not urgent."

"Old Yao, meta 20 is a 2018 model, its performance upgrade is of little significance to us."

"Also, the chip designed with Phoenix technology is so meaningful that we have other concerns."

"concern?"

Manager Yao thumped in his heart, his expression changed slightly, and he asked tentatively:

"Is it the reason for using the Phoenix 'stacking technology'?"

"Mr. Yu, are you worried that after we use Phoenix's 'stacking technology', it may cause the American countries to increase their control over us?"

Mr. Yu didn't hide it. This problem is indeed a problem that Huawei's top management has been worrying about recently.

Although Huawei Group is currently restricted by the American countries, 7nm, 10nm, and 14nm chips under 28nm have little impact on American companies, so they can still be produced through SMIC and TSMC.

But if Huawei Group really adopts Phoenix's "3.5D stacked packaging technology" to launch new chips, it has to consider a problem.

Will the American Congress take stricter measures against Huawei?

President Yu nodded:

"Anyone with a discerning eye can see that America's control over the Phoenix Group is even stricter than it was against our Huawei Group. The various technologies of the Phoenix Group have seriously threatened their various technological fields."

"Although the American country has not expressed its position on Phoenix's 'stacking technology' so far, if you think about it carefully, the American country will definitely not let it go. They will definitely find a way to curb the development of the Phoenix Group."

"So, my thinking is that we can continue to work on Phoenix's 'stacking technology' privately, but keep the chip open for now."

"just in case……"

Mr. Yu didn't finish his sentence, he sighed heavily.

Huawei Group is not afraid of the blockade, but Huawei Group is struggling to survive today, so it has to be more cautious.

Manager Yao felt the same way. Hearing Mr. Yu's deep sigh, he felt uncomfortable.

"Mr. Yu, then we will listen to your arrangement..."

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have to say.

The worries of Huawei Group's executives are not superfluous. They have been blocked by the American country all the year round, and they understand the American country's behavior better.

On the second day after Mr. Yu listened to Manager Yao's report at the HS headquarters, America suddenly held an emergency meeting. business representatives.

There is only one theme of this meeting, which is how to deal with the "3.5D chip stack packaging technology" launched by Phoenix Group.

The Phoenix Group's "3.5D stacking technology" has appeared for more than two months. The world's first Huyue 3.5D chip produced using "280D stacking technology" is also widely used in the "Starry Sky" series of notebooks. The understanding and evaluation of "stacking technology" has been very sufficient.

"Phoenix Group's 'stacking technology' has surpassed all existing packaging technologies in terms of technical evaluation. Once Yanguo enterprises use this technology on a large scale, their chip industry will soon develop rapidly."

"We can't sit idly by. Once Yanguo's chip industry breaks through the blockade, we will lose 2 trillion U.S. dollars in exports every year. If we use chips to block Yanguo's technological development, it will not be possible, so."

"My suggestion is to uniformly disable Syno's EDA software for Yanguo chip design companies that use 'stacking technology'."

"Everyone knows that all chip design companies are inseparable from EDA software. Once they can't use our EDA software, chip design companies will lose their competitiveness very quickly. I think they will definitely not want to lose EDA software."

The speaker was an official from the Ministry of Commerce. He participated in the research and development of many chip software in Yanguo, and he knew the importance of EDA software for a chip software design company.

Once Syno's EDA software cannot be used, it means that it can only be developed with EDA software that is several generations behind Yanguo, and all businesses of the entire company will be affected.

As soon as the words fell, a person from the Federal Security Service stood up:

"No, sir, your thinking is correct, but the force is too light."

"Your method may be useful for large-scale chip design companies, but it does not work for many small and medium-sized design companies. They can use other methods to avoid our surveillance and secretly use Syno's EDA software."

"We can only focus on large chip design companies, and it is impossible for all chip design companies to follow!"

"So my suggestion is, since the Phoenix Group is to be contained in an all-round way, it should be done in one step!"

"As long as Phoenix' stacking technology is used to develop a chip, this Yan country chip company will be included in our 'st list', and they are prohibited from doing business with any company in our country, and they are prohibited from using all technology products that include our country! "

ST list.

As soon as this remark came out, the entire conference room immediately started a discussion.

"Mr. Director, do I think this regulation is too strict? Such a regulation will not only have a huge impact on the image of our American country, but also such a tight regulation will force Yanguo companies to choose sides. It is really necessary to do this ?"

"Believe me, it is necessary, very necessary."

As soon as the voice of the last congressman who raised objections fell, David, the representative of Hongguo Company sitting in the middle of the meeting, suddenly stood up and said.

As a representative of the business community, Hongguo Company took part in this emergency meeting as a matter of course.

Seeing Hongguo spokesperson David standing up to speak at this time, all eyes on the scene fell on David in an instant.

"Gentlemen, stop imagining that Yan people are willing to develop in our American chip system."

"Now Yanguo GF has fully realized the importance of independent research and development of chips. They have invested a lot of financial resources to upgrade the chip industry. There is absolutely no room for them and us to relax, so don't think about whether it will be torn apart. It's a matter of shame!"

"What we can do now is to do everything possible to curb the development of Yanguo's chip industry. Now everyone just thinks that Phoenix's '3.5D packaging technology' has affected our chip industry, but in fact, the impact of Phoenix Group on us has been far away. Far from the chip industry!"

"According to our analysis from a technical point of view, many of Phoenix Group's existing patented technologies have surpassed our American companies. They are ahead of us in new energy vehicles, unmanned autonomous driving technology and operating systems. Now, their chip technology is gradually catching up."

"Although their current chip performance is about 5 years behind ours, it is no exaggeration to say that if there are no restrictions, the Phoenix Group will be able to catch up with us in the chip field in the next five years."

"At that time, our entire American country has maintained its high-tech leadership for decades, and will be completely surpassed by Phoenix. Mobile phones, computers, and new energy vehicles are absolutely unbearable."

David said a lot, and finally looked around everyone:
"So, we at Hongguo also support the inclusion of any company that uses Phoenix' stacking technology into the 'ST list' as a severe punishment!"

"Today our general manager Mr. Cook couldn't be there because of something, but he has specifically called me to tell me that the point of view I just expressed is Mr. Cook's point of view."

After David finished speaking, the entire meeting room began to whisper.

If this is the meaning of Mr. Cook, the head of Hongguo, then it is indeed worthy of attention.

After a short discussion, all the opposing voices disappeared, and the solution to Phoenix's "stacking technology" was unanimously agreed.

With the end of the emergency meeting, this heavy news once again swept across the entire Yan Kingdom.

After Phoenix launched the "3.5D stacking technology", America finally made another move against Phoenix Group!
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Phoenix headquarters.

"I didn't expect it to be quiet for more than two months. What should come is still here."

"This time, the American country is tearing up its face and forcing it to stand aside."

Hu Lai looked at the latest news, but his heart was not too disturbed.

At the beginning, I thought about authorizing the patent of "3.5D stacking technology" to domestic chips, hoping to improve the competitiveness of Yanguo chips in the market as much as possible through another way.

He sees it very clearly that chips are a matter of money. As long as chip companies improve their competitiveness and gain profits and accelerate development, the chip industry in Yanguo will definitely enter a positive cycle in the future.

He could see it clearly, but the people in America were not fools, the only thing he didn't expect was that they attacked extremely fiercely and decisively, directly blocking Phoenix's "3.5D stacking technology".

"Stacking technology" is very strong. We admit that if you use Phoenix yourself, we can't help you, but if other Yanguo companies want to use Phoenix "stacking technology", then go directly to the "ST list"!

The Phoenix Group doesn't care, but such a severe punishment is definitely a blow to other companies!
Hu Lai shook his head. In the end, he still had to own a lithography machine, and he still had to have a self-occupied and controllable full-chip industry chain!

Thinking about it, his eyes fell on a document from the Shanghai Microelectronics Factory on the table.

The 28nm national-made lithography machine ordered half a year ago has finally been produced and is ready to be shipped out!

And its owner is Phoenix Semiconductor!

(End of this chapter)