Chapter 48: Chip project established, codenamed Qingzhou

“OK OK!”

After receiving Chen Xing’s permission, the academicians beamed with joy. They could not wait to get into work and learn from Gao Zhengqian and Bai Yan to design 14-nanometer chips.

The commercial chips currently on the market are all at 28 nanometers. Even if they are as powerful as Gaotong, they can only barely reach 20 nanometers, and they are currently unable to do anything further.

What is the concept of 14nm chip?

Let’s talk about transistor size first. The 14nm process means that it is smaller than 20nm and 28nm. It will also make the transistor more compact and can accommodate more transistors on the same chip area, which will help improve chip performance. and density

The second is power consumption. Because the transistors are smaller, the power required to touch the switch will also be reduced. Therefore, under the same working environment load, the 14-nanometer chip will consume less energy than the 20-nanometer and 28-nanometer chips.

Finally, there is chip heat dissipation. Since 14nm chips have higher performance and lower power consumption, and power consumption represents heat, this can indirectly solve the heat dissipation disadvantages and keep the chip temperature within an acceptable range.

The performance has been improved, the power consumption has been reduced, and the heat dissipation problem has been alleviated. This is the 14nm chip!

However, it is not easy to design. If the difficulty of designing a 28-nanometer chip is compared to 1, then the difficulty of designing a 14-nanometer chip is 100, or even far more, because the architecture and transistors will be more complex, which requires a strong team. A highly professional chip team to complete

The joining of seven academicians can solve the urgent need

Chen Xing didn’t want to waste even half a second. There were still more than 700 employees to support in the factory, and the issue of processor chip purchase restrictions must be solved as soon as possible. He looked at Ren Guofei, who was in a daze beside him, and said:

“I just need to apply for access cards for the old gentlemen. Mr. Ren, thank you very much for your help these two days. May I give it to you?”

The subtext of the person who said this sentence is very obvious, that is, he is giving an eviction order.

Because just now the academicians inadvertently revealed that Longxing Technology is going to develop 14-nanometer chips, it would be inappropriate for Ren Guofei to stay any longer.

Although they are allies of the same camp, they are really not allies who can be honest with each other.

After being reminded, Ren Guofei came back to his senses and said,”Well, it just so happens that my company still has some business to handle.”

He had no intention of forcing him to stay, but before leaving, he looked at Qu Cheng and said,”Mr. Qu, do you still remember me?”

Qu Cheng looked along the source of the sound, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said:”Hey! I didn’t notice it just now, Mr. Ren of Kunpeng Company, why are you here?”

“Qu Lao”

Cao Run trembled and said hello

This man is an academician of both academies and a leader in the field of semiconductor chips. His arrogance has long been shattered.

“That boy from the Cao family is also there.”Qu Cheng noticed Cao Run again. Before, he was only looking at Chen Xing and didn’t even notice Ren Guofei and Cao Run standing next to him.

Ren Guofei and Cao Run are here, but Qu Cheng is no fool. He already knows why these two people are here.

Hesitation flashed across Ren Guofei’s face, as if he had made a major decision:”I came here with Mr. Chen. I didn’t expect to meet so many seniors in the chip field.””

“Qu Lao”

He paused for a moment and expressed his inner thoughts:”I have always admired you, Mr. Qu. If possible, I would like to invite you to Kunpeng Company as a guest. Of course, it is not in a hurry. It can be half a year, a year, or two years.” I’m waiting for your visit at Kunpeng Company”

His eyes are sincere and his attitude is sincere. This is the leader in the chip field that he dreams of and thinks about day and night.

If he could be asked to help, he would be willing to offer an annual salary of 70 million!

Chen Xing frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes. Ren Guofei was blatantly poaching. It was so unethical.

But he didn’t say anything. He couldn’t influence the academician’s decision. If Qu Cheng wanted to go to Kunpeng Company, Chen Xing wouldn’t be able to stop him. On the contrary, if he didn’t want to leave, it would be useless for Ren Guofei to talk nonsense.

“Don’t go!”

Qu Cheng shook his head and said decisively

When he said this, he glanced at Chen Xing from the corner of his eye, fearing that his late statement would cause him to misunderstand.

If so many colleagues hadn’t been present, Qu Cheng would have started scolding him long ago.

He worked hard for more than ten hours, and he was almost ready to stay. Are you, Ren Guofei, poaching in front of Chen Xing?

Stop making trouble!

We are so unfamiliar!

“well”

Ren Guofei sighed, a trace of regret flashed in his eyes, he looked at Chen Xing and apologized:”I’m sorry, Mr. Chen, let’s go.””

He is so hungry for talent

Especially Qu Cheng, I really can’t help it!

Chen Xing didn’t say much, but made a gesture of invitation:”Well, then I’ll see Mr. Ren off first.”

He said this not only to Ren Guofei, but also to the academicians.

After Chen Xing and Ren Guofei took the elevator to leave, Cao Run, who had been silent for a long time, couldn’t bear it anymore and looked at his teacher Wang Jirong and said:”Teacher, do you really want to stay here?”

A simple laboratory building with seven leading academicians in the chip field. No one would believe it if they told it.

He wanted to confirm whether his teacher was joking

Wang Jirong, who already had Mediterranean hair and was 67 years old this year, glared at him and said in a deep voice:”Don’t worry about the academician affairs, go back to your Academy of Dragon Science.””

“Oh, by the way, go back and write out the application form for national support funds for self-developed chips for my president and hand it over to me in two days.”

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“good teacher…”

Cao Run shrank his head, not daring to refute Wang Jirong at all.

……

Entrance to SEG Technology Park

Before Ren Guofei left, he also apologized to Chen Xing for his inappropriate behavior just now:”Mr. Chen, I’m sorry. I didn’t understand the situation just now. I hope you don’t take it to your heart.””

He really wanted Qu Cheng to come out and help him.

Can be biased……

well!

Chen Xing did not have too many emotional changes and replied:”Everyone is short of chip talents, which is understandable. Let’s talk about it later, Mr. Ren. I hope we can have a happy cooperation.””

“Well, it’s a pleasure to work with you”

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Ren Guofei’s driver also drove over to pick up the passengers and completely disappeared from Chen Xing’s sight.

When he turned around and walked back, Cao Run, who had been driven out by Wang Jirong, happened to come towards him and said in a respectful tone:

“Mr. Chen, my name is Cao Run. This is my business card. If you have any questions in the future, you can call this number.”

Chen Xing took the business card smoothly, nodded slightly and said:”Okay, I will find you if necessary, and you are also welcome to be a guest.””

“Thank you Mr. Chen, thank you Mr. Chen”

Cao Run thanked him repeatedly

Now his teacher is working under Chen Xing. If Chen Xing says bad things about him, he will be miserable in the future.

“Mr. Chen, I’ll leave first. There’s something else happening in the office.”

“go ahead”

After seeing off the two people in succession, Chen Xing also went to the management office of SEG Technology Park, spent 500 yuan to apply for seven access cards, and then returned to his laboratory building.

……

Inside the chip lab

With the guarantee of seven academicians, the Loongson EDA software has been successfully installed and the material library can be accessed normally.

The EDA software problem is solved, just waiting for Chen Xing to announce the chip project

a moment later

The door to the lab-on-a-chip was opened

Chen Xing walked in with steady steps. As the chief, Gao Zhengqian did not hesitate and immediately reminded:

“President, it has been confirmed that the simulation accuracy of Loongson EDA software is 98%, and the simulation accuracy of 14nm process chips is expected to be more than 95%. The chip design software problem has been initially solved. I suggest that the chip project be approved immediately!”

Chip project approval, race against time

Chen Xing glanced around everyone. Everyone was high-spirited and not pessimistic because of the sanctions.

Now that the EDA software problem has been initially solved, he also made a final decision:

“Just as Chief Gao said before, we will design a 14nm eight-core processor chip. As for the ten-core processor, it’s up to you to decide. If it can be designed, there is no need to consider heat dissipation. I have my own way to solve the heat dissipation problem.”

Ten-core temperature is high?

He directly adds air cooling for heat dissipation!

I happened to recruit an internal mobile phone design talent today and asked him to design a gaming phone. It shouldn’t be difficult to add two more fans.

When Bai Yan heard this, he immediately smiled and said:”Ten cores! It must be ten cores! Let Gaotong and MediaTek see what a performance chip is!””

“What is the project codename?”

Qu Cheng asked

In their Longke Academy, before each project is approved, the project code name will be thought of in advance. He also asked habitually

Project code…

Chen Xing closed his eyes and thought. He thought about Gaotong and MediaTek cutting off supply, the technology blockade of the three EDA giants, and the parts supplier breaking the contract.

Dilemma!

Desperate situation!

If this chip was born in this environment, then its code name……

Chen Xing had a flash of inspiration, suddenly opened his eyes, and solemnly declared:

“Qingzhou, the 14-nanometer chip project is codenamed Qingzhou, which means that the Qingzhou has passed the Ten Thousand Mountains, and I hope we will never be in today’s predicament again!”

(End of this chapter)


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