The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 250 Semiconductor Standards Conference

Not only these two people, but also many representatives from research institutes and factories gathered around and agreed with their opinions.

The purpose of creating industry standards is to restrict themselves and there is no benefit at all.

There are also rational people who said: "The higher-ups are doing this for their own reasons. I think we should not jump to conclusions too early."

"Developing standardized industry development standards will be of great benefit to the future."

"What considerations? Have they actually conducted research and investigation? The production technology in some places is already backward. If this standard is released, won't the factories go bankrupt? They don't have that now, so what's the point of talking about the future?" Someone immediately hit back.

Just as the debate was intensifying, Leader Qiu, Gu Zheng and Guo Mo, along with their entourage, appeared at the entrance of the Great Hall.

Seeing them, everyone immediately quieted down.

They may complain, but they don't dare to object right away.

Of course, if this industry standard cuts off everyone's livelihood, they will not just sit there and wait for death, but will instead file a complaint with the higher authorities.

Leader Qiu couldn't help but feel a headache when he saw the unconvinced looks in their eyes.

This industry standard is good, but it is a long-term benefit. In the short term, it will first result in a certain loss of immediate interests.

Local governments have worked hard to set up factories and have stable financial income. If a standard stops them from operating, they will naturally not give up.

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Inside the Great Hall.

With the arrival of Leader Qiu and others, the crowd quieted down for a moment.

But after they went up, everyone started talking in low voices again.

Leader Qiu cleared his throat, picked up the microphone, and said:
"Comrades, let's be quiet for a moment. The meeting will begin soon."

"This meeting is mainly to discuss the formulation of our country's semiconductor industry standards."

"I know that everyone has many doubts and concerns about the formulation of this industry standard, but it doesn't matter. If there are problems, we will solve them."

"Our common goal is to promote the progress of the semiconductor industry, thereby promoting employment, increasing fiscal revenue, making the country stronger and the people happier. This is also the most fundamental foothold..."

……

His speech calmed the anger of the representatives in the conference hall.

However, if the price is lowered even further, it is impossible not to raise objections.

After Leader Qiu finished speaking, the representative of the Guangdong-Guangxi Research Institute immediately stood up and said, "Leader, it's not that we don't want to produce semiconductor products that meet the standards, it's just that our level is not up to the mark."

"Let's not talk about anything else. For example, the chips that the Type 01 computer needs to produce, except for Kyoto, no other place can fully meet the requirements of the original blueprint."

After he sat down, another person immediately raised his hand:

"Yes, if there is technology to produce good machines, we are willing to produce them."

"Once this industry standard is established, I think it will cause a huge waste of resources. It will take a lot of time and effort to improve the quality and sell it at the same price as now. It will be a thankless task!"

"I don't think it's impossible, but we can do it more slowly and in different regions. For those with relatively advanced production technology, we can use high standards, and for those with relatively backward production technology, we can use slightly lower standards."

……

Representatives from research institutes and factories spoke one after another, with varying opinions, some firmly opposed and others seeking a solution.

But they basically mean the same thing - you can’t do it now.

Leader Qiu on the stage coughed twice to quiet everyone down, then said, "Everyone, don't argue. The opinions you just expressed have been collected."

"Soon, Comrade Hetu, the chief designer of our semiconductor group, will give you an answer."

"I believe that after listening to his words, comrades will change their views."

……

broadcast room.

When the discussion in the conference hall stopped, the staff immediately signaled Li Mu to prepare to start speaking.

Li Mu, who had been prepared, sat up straight and picked up the microphone.

He opened his mouth and said:

"Hello everyone, I am Hetu, the chief designer of the Semiconductor Group. I know that everyone has many doubts and concerns about the formulation of semiconductor industry standards."

"I will answer them one by one. First, I would like to talk about why we need to formulate semiconductor industry standards and what is the significance and role of formulating them."

"In fact, not only semiconductors, but other industries also need industry standards. It is a necessary prerequisite for implementing modern production, and it is also the basis for standardization to improve management efficiency and conduct scientific management. At the same time, it can also create favorable conditions for integrating internal resources and adjusting products and industrial structures..."

……

Li Mu's speech was much longer than before.

In order to explain the necessity of establishing industry standards, he not only elaborated on the theory, but also gave many examples to illustrate it.

Of course, this still cannot convince everyone.

The benefits are all in the future and unpredictable, but the disadvantages are visible at a glance.

The voice on the radio continued, but they were ready to wait until it was over and start questioning immediately.

At this moment, they suddenly heard this "River Map" say:

"Of course, the most critical point is that it can restrict other countries from entering this industry and raise the threshold for our potential competitors."

"For example, the telephone interface of the program-controlled digital exchange we produced is the first of its kind in the world."

“Even if others want to conduct research in the future, they can only follow this standard. The more products we have, the more standards we will set, and eventually they will become rules that cannot be shaken.”

After hearing this summary, the auditorium, which had been a little noisy, immediately became quiet.

Immediate interests are important, but many people are inevitably tempted when they hear that their industry standards can be turned into rules that must be followed by countries around the world.

Although China is now ahead in the field of scientific research, many studies are basically based on the ideas of Emperor M and Big Brother. When will we have the opportunity to let Emperor M and Big Brother follow their ideas?

If successful, the political impact will undoubtedly be enormous, and it will also greatly enhance the international reputation of the Xia Kingdom.

But someone still raised his hand and said, "But we can't ignore the reality, right? Why don't we follow what the Suzhou representative just said and implement industry standards based on different regions and situations?"

After he finished speaking, no one raised their hands anymore.

This is actually a compromise to some extent. If we continue with a one-size-fits-all approach, it will be difficult to implement.

Li Mu on the radio pondered for a moment and continued:
"The unified industry standards cannot be changed, but it is not impossible to temporarily implement different standards according to local conditions."

"Depending on the exporting countries, we can specify the standards as high standard, super high standard and highest standard."

"Of course, this is only a short-term measure, and the standards will eventually have to be strictly unified."

Hearing that he had let go of the "River Map", everyone in the audience breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, the other party is the chief designer. If he is really determined to do it, they can't stop him. This is Kyoto. It's okay to complain to the higher authorities, but the higher authorities are here. How many people can really bite their teeth and sue?

Being able to compromise is a good thing.

So, representatives from research institutes and factories all over the country nodded in agreement and said:

"Just do as Comrade 'Hetu' says, and we will resolutely carry it out."

"This standard is well set. If we sell it to the southeast, they will definitely be willing to buy it."

"That's not the case. The worst ones are of high standards."

……

The originally tense atmosphere in the conference hall suddenly became relaxed, and many people who noticed the word game Li Mu was playing couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Although the things are the same, the expressions are different, and there is a lot of knowledge involved.

Leader Qiu nodded secretly when he saw that Li Mu's speech not only convinced everyone but also reasonably resolved everyone's demands.

He picked up the microphone and said, "Okay, it seems that everyone has recognized the point of view put forward by Comrade Hetu. Then, let's discuss how to formulate this standard."

……

The formulation of semiconductor industry standards starts with semiconductor chips.

First of all, of course, are the standards and specifications for semiconductor manufacturing, including silicon wafer standards, cleaning specifications, and on-chip process standards.

The second is semiconductor testing standard specifications, including linearity testing and reliability testing.

Finally, there are standards and specifications for semiconductor applications, including RF performance standards and industrial standards.

This is a relatively superficial framework, which will require detailed division later to cover all aspects of the entire industry, and will take a huge amount of time.

After the first day of the meeting, it took 1 hour to get everyone to agree on the standards, 2 hours to explain the framework, and another 2 hours to answer questions.

After the event, the task of formulating standards for the semiconductor industry has only just begun.

Next, we will have to fight a "hard battle" for at least a few more days.

……

Li Mu had been in the radio room for a whole day and was very tired.

Although he did not show up, several people in the room kept their eyes on him all the time, and they would immediately step forward to help him even if he reached out to grab a cup of water.

He was indeed conscientious and responsible in his work, but it inevitably made him feel a little uncomfortable.

……

After leaving, a day has passed.

When it was time for dinner, Li Mu returned to the Semiconductor Research Institute and went straight to the cafeteria to eat.

After finishing the meal in no time, he burped with satisfaction and went to the laboratory to continue his research.

After today's meeting, Leader Qiu, Guo Mo and others will definitely be busy, so they can stay in the institute for a while longer.

Let’s first come to Huang Xinhua to see the development progress of CMOS image sensors.

As soon as he reached the door, he heard voices coming from inside, but they were not about research topics, but just casual chats.

Huang Xinhua said: "It is really surprising that the authorities suddenly restarted the National Highest Science and Technology Progress Award this time!"

"It's an accident, but it's a good thing. It shows that the country attaches importance to the development of science and technology." Wang Shoujue sighed.

Around the two of them, there were many experts and professors who also expressed their opinions, saying:

"Who says it's not true? This award is the greatest affirmation for us!"

"I think Professor Huang and Director Wang will definitely win a prize. I'm not sure if it will be first prize, but second prize is for sure."

……

Just as Li Mu was listening attentively, a voice came from behind him: "Advisor Li."

Turning around, I saw Huang Kun and Wu Xi.

When everyone in the laboratory heard the shout, they immediately looked over.

Huang Xinhua smiled and said, "What a coincidence. We were just discussing the criteria for the first and second prizes and who has the chance to win them."

"I think there's no need for everyone to guess. Everyone uses you as the standard. If they can't surpass you, there's no chance of winning first prize."

"Surpass him? Then I think only Li Mu can get the first prize this time." Wang Shoujue joked.

Although this was just a joke, when people thought about it carefully, it was actually very reasonable.

If the standard is set to surpass Li Mu, then it is estimated that there will be few people in the country who will have the opportunity to win the first prize.

"Professor Huang, Director Wang, you are joking. How could the superiors do this?" Li Mu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

He was also very curious about the country's highest scientific and technological progress award, and felt that he should have a chance to win the award, but at best he could only get second prize.

Achievements such as supercomputing and magnetohydrodynamic thrusters may win first prizes, but such awards must be made public to the whole society. It is impossible to put such state secret research on the list, which inherently excludes the possibility of winning first prizes!

Professor Wang and Huang Xinhua saw what Li Mu was thinking and immediately jokingly passed over the topic.

They all knew that Li Mu's contribution was great, but because it was so great, it was difficult to give him an award.

OM country can tolerate a "king of inventions", but it absolutely cannot tolerate a national treasure-level scientist who has pushed Xia country's technology forward several steps.

……

Meanwhile, Big Brother, the Intelligence Agency.

The KGB director held a secret document in his hand, pursed his lips, and quickly walked into the office of the leader in charge of scientific and technological development and handed over the news coming from Xia country.

Ever since the loss in semiconductors, all news coming from there will be immediately delivered to the leader in charge of technological development, who will give personal instructions.

After reading the above content, the leader in charge of scientific and technological development remained silent.

After a long time, he said:
"Setting industry standards and restricting us? That's just wishful thinking!"

"Based on their level of technological development, it won't take long for us to surpass them once we get the technical data of semiconductors."

"Go and have the people at the National Academy of Sciences prepare. Once the information arrives, immediately start in-depth research and development. Let the Xia people know that we are their reliance!"

He was not blindly confident, but he had a clear understanding of Xiaguo's scientific foundation strength.

Even if there are one or two geniuses who can promote the development of a certain technology and allow Xia Kingdom to gain a temporary lead, they will eventually be surpassed by their stronger national strength.

Thinking of this, the leader in charge of science and technology development asked, "By the way, who is the person who promoted the rapid development of Xiaguo Semiconductor? Have you found out?"

(End of this chapter)