What does it mean to get a perfect score on the college entrance exam but then go missing?

"Explain this to me."

Zhongzhou Municipal Bureau.

Director Kou Xianglin looked at the police officers who came to report in disbelief.

What does it mean to discover a fake chip?

The police officer directly produced the footage from the body camera of the officer who had been on the phone.

Kou Xianglin took the phone.

Watch the video carefully, frame by frame.

When he saw the police officers personally pry the text off the CPU.

Every pore on my body stood up!

Good guy!

He was just complaining.

Are frontline police officers really lacking in common sense?

How could a chip be fake?

Why bother reporting such a ridiculous case to yourself?

But now.

He stared at the video with a grave expression, his head practically burning up.

There are only a handful of companies in the world that can produce such special products as semiconductor chips.

If you absolutely have to say it's fake.

Criminals could create something that looks like a chip, but has no function at all.

To put it simply, it's a model.

These are fake chips that are clearly counterfeit yet still functional.

It is impossible for it to exist.

This thing isn't a watch or shoes or anything like that.

It's fake.

It's ten thousand times more difficult than making the real thing.

However, the video clearly proves that a fake chip bearing the logo of a major manufacturer has indeed appeared on the market and has even been successfully turned on.

Thinking about this...

Kou Xianglin put down his work, looked up and asked.

"Where is the chip now?"

Police officer: "We've already notified the Science and Technology Bureau and the Market Supervision Administration to come to the evidence room."

"Need not!"

Kou Xianglin waved his hand.

"Such a big matter is beyond the understanding of the Market Supervision Bureau and the Science and Technology Bureau."

"In that case, go directly to Institute 701 and invite their chief engineer over."

"Just say it was me who said it!"

The police officer was slightly taken aback.

Institute 701, officially known as the Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

It has a base in Central State.

It is a directly affiliated scientific research institution under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, so it has a very high level.

The police officers were a little puzzled. Was it really necessary to make such a fuss?

Besides, would they even care about me?

"Chief, would it be of any use if I went?"

Kou Xianglin's face darkened, his expression full of reproach: "Just tell them that someone has independently manufactured 5nm chips!"

……

……

Half an hour later.

Zhongzhou Municipal Bureau, large conference room.

Two researchers dressed in simple shirts rushed over.

They are the director of the research center and the deputy chief engineer of Institute 701, respectively.

"Young comrade, I've explained this to you countless times."

"From a scientific point of view, it is absolutely impossible for an individual to manufacture a 5nm chip."

"We made this trip out of respect for your organization."

"We hope you won't waste our time; we have other projects to work on."

"Please bring the case file over as soon as possible, and I'll examine it for you and that'll be it."

Jiang Shang was somewhat emotional.

As the deputy chief engineer of Institute 701.

His research area is the application of integrated circuits.

He is considered one of the top experts in the country.

Because of his expertise, he thought the Zhongzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau was joking.

How could anyone possibly manufacture 5nm chips?

It's important to understand that even with the nation's combined efforts over the years, we've only managed to achieve 5nm.

And this is equivalent to 5nm!

It is through process folding that lower-level chips can achieve the same performance as 5nm chips.

It's not a true 5nm process.

This already represents the culmination of the hard work of all the science and technology workers in the country.

therefore.

When he heard the invitation for assistance from the Zhongzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, he felt it was all absurd.

While complaining.

The meeting room door opened.

Kou Xianglin led the group into the room.

He held a small, silver shockproof box in his hands, looking quite serious.

"Time is of the essence."

"I don't have time for formalities with you two."

"Let me introduce myself, I'm Kou Xianglin from the Zhongzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau!"

"These are the pieces of evidence in this case. We would appreciate it if the two experts could examine them carefully!"

Done.

Kou Xianglin opened the shockproof box.

Encased in a sponge, a single chip sat alone.

The chief engineer and the director looked at each other in bewilderment.

Then, with a hint of hesitation, Jiang Shang picked up the chip.

The moment you get the hang of it.

Geek!

Jiang Shang couldn't help but frown.

A chip is a precision instrument made of silicon wafers, which has a very high density.

Therefore, it is slightly heavier than a regular object.

The weight of the thing in his hand seems quite reasonable!

He then flipped the chip over.

Although the text on the back panel is incomplete, its form is a complete imitation of the logos of major international manufacturers.

See here.

The two of them had a face full of question marks.

It really is fake!

Big companies wouldn't be so stupid as to use water-based paint to paint their logos!

They all use laser engraving.

As for the craftsmanship...

Jiang Shang examined the chip closely.

The solder joints are smooth, the pins are densely packed, and the substrate and contacts are flawless.

If it weren't for that awful logo.

Jiang Shang had absolutely no way of distinguishing this chip from the real one.

"Director Kou."

He swallowed hard.

"Aesthetically, I can't find anything wrong with it."

"But the most important thing about chips is the invisible circuitry."

"If I don't take it apart, I won't be able to observe it further."

"The only way is to insert the chip and see if it can be lit..."

Before Jiang Shang could finish speaking...

Kou Xianglin immediately released the video footage.

"We've already plugged it in; it should light up now!"

"What?!"

Jiang Shang and Director Hu, who was standing next to him, spoke in unison.

"Not only can it be turned on, but it also functions perfectly."

"Frontline officers have tested it on the motherboard, and it runs all computer programs smoothly."

"And the highest temperature only reached a little over 50 degrees Celsius."

"This is assuming the machine's cooling system is not running."

Upon hearing this...

Jiang Shang stood up abruptly.

"impossible!"

"That's impossible!"

"This chip is clearly fake!"

Regardless of how well the CPU in front of us is cooled.

First of all.

Jiang Shang's own CPU is about to overheat and overload!

Even if other major manufacturers give the blueprints directly to Institute 701.

Let them gather the strength of the whole country.

It's not certain that we can manufacture a 5nm chip that works perfectly.

Kou Xianglin tried his best to remain calm and said, "Do you think there's a possibility?"

"This chip is from the original manufacturer."

"Did someone just paint over its original logo?"

Director Hu shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum.

"impossible!"

"The original logo is laser-engraved; if it's smeared off, it will definitely leave a mark."

"Furthermore, even original manufacturer chips cannot completely eliminate the need for heat dissipation!"

!!!

At this moment.

The meeting room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

What we see before us has exceeded everyone's comprehension.

Kou Xianglin and Jiang Shang, as practitioners in the field, couldn't figure out why, no matter how hard they tried.

who am I?

Where am i?

What did I go through?

"Director Kou, where did you get this chip?"

Shocked, Kou Xianglin asked the most crucial question.

"We received a report that someone claimed to have bought fake chips..." Kou Xianglin said, sounding somewhat unsure of himself.

Jiang Shang: "Where is the seller?"

Kou Xianglin: "I have already sent people to arrest him."

What does "catch" mean?

Jiang Shang was furious.

"If this chip was indeed manufactured by the seller himself!"

"That seller represents the fate of our nation for the next twenty years!"

"You should go and invite them!"