On the laser transmitter, the gas jets the laser, and the micro lens captures that in the dark, a pure beam of extreme ultraviolet light passes through the vacuum pipe, passes through layers of mirrors, and is continuously reflected in complex and precise instruments.
When passing through the electric reaction chamber, the plasma is transformed by the electric field, making it brighter and purer.
When the tip of the beam enters the final light knife formation space, a drop of absolute pure water drips, and the beam just "hits" it!
After being refracted by water, the wavelength of extreme ultraviolet light narrows again and falls on the blank silicon-based chip on the workbench.
According to the computer program, it began to draw on the nanometer-level chip. This was just a test at this time, and the chip was not carved according to the chip design. However, its precision can be clearly observed through a micro-electron microscope.
This process actually only takes a moment!
Electronic sounds kept ringing: "The light source is stable!"
"The light source intensity is acceptable!"
"The purity of the light source is acceptable!"
"Engraving accuracy, 3 nanometers, error 0.1 nanometers."
"The second test begins!" Yan Rui suppressed the excitement in her heart and shouted again.
They have to undergo multiple tests to confirm the stability and engraving precision of the extreme ultraviolet light knife.
"Twentieth experiment, engraving accuracy, 3 nanometers, no error!"
By the end of the second experiment, Yan Rui didn't call out again because she knew that the world's most advanced extreme ultraviolet light knife had truly been created!
"We succeeded?" She murmured to herself and looked at the others.
The others were also looking at each other. At this moment, they had not spoken yet, but He Xingzhou seemed to have heard their violently beating heartbeats!
This is the calm before the volcano erupts!
Finally, an 80-year-old expert burst out emotionally!
With a trembling voice and tears streaming down his face, he said: "For this extreme ultraviolet light knife, how many of our comrades have gone from young to gray-haired!"
When he said these words, several old experts and academician-level masters around him couldn't help but have tears in their eyes.
Only they themselves know that they have devoted their lives to this scientific research result!
Academician Shi Cheng from the Shanghai Institute of Microelectronics even grabbed He Xingzhou's arm and said, "General Manager He, I have to say thank you!"
"Did you know? Three years ago, I was invited to Europe to visit ASML. In front of our delegation, their designer said, 'Even if I give you the drawings, you Orientals can't build a lithography machine.' !”
"At that time, we were powerless to refute! Because we did not have advanced photolithography machines, anything we could say was very feeble!"
"Today, we built it! The world's most sophisticated extreme ultraviolet light knife will create the world's most advanced lithography machine!"
"We made it!" His last voice was almost a shout!
"We made it!" Everyone shouted, some laughed, some cried, and the emotional volcano finally erupted!
He Xingzhou was also infected by this emotion and cheered and celebrated with everyone!
"When the extreme ultraviolet light knife is assembled with other equipment of the lithography machine, we can officially start manufacturing high-end chips with a 3-nanometer process!" He Xingzhou said loudly.
"Everyone, the days when China was frustrated by foreign card chips are gone forever!"
"Pa bang bang..." In the laboratory, applause, laughter and crying merged into one, and the laboratory camera recorded this scene.
It will be recorded in the history of the development of science and technology in China, and maybe a few years later, it will be written into history textbooks just like the explosion of China's first atomic bomb!
After the extreme ultraviolet light knife components were completed, other spare parts were completed faster. The components were gathered one by one from factories across the country to the Magic City Microelectronics Research Institute. The first 3-nanometer process lithography machine in the country and even the world will soon be installed. Birth!
In the industrial area on the outskirts of Magic City, a brand new factory is undergoing renovation at the same time.
This was originally a wafer factory invested and built by Huaxin Group. Now it will be completely transformed and will become the world's first wafer factory that can manufacture 3-nanometer chips!
He Xingzhou calculated the date and posted the latest news on the Internet: "Thirty days later, in the Magic City, we will witness the miracle together!"
The last time He Xingzhou posted something was in spring, and now it's late summer.
Seeing his sudden update, fans became active.
“The author faked the corpse???”
"Warmly celebrate the return of the missing person!"
“Update videos are becoming less and less positive!”
"What will be announced this time?"
"He Xingzhou said it was a miracle, it must be a very important thing!"
"We still have to wait a month, so hurry up!"
…
"Thirty days?" Hua Wei's company, Xiao Dong also saw what He Xingzhou was doing.
He quickly asked his contact: "Is there any progress on the chip side?"
The other party replied: "There is indeed progress, but it is not convenient to disclose it now. Let's wait until Chief Engineer He announces it."
"Is there any progress?" This news gave Xiao Dong a glimmer of hope. These past few months have been the most difficult months for Huawei Company. Due to the lack of cores in their high-end smart products, they were completely defeated!
"Is there a chance to break through the 10-nanometer chip manufacturing process this time?" He thought to himself, "If there is really a 10-nanometer process photolithography machine technology, the current situation of our company will be much better!"
10nm process chips can already meet the needs of some high-end smart devices.
It's not that he didn't dare to think about it, but China was still researching lithography machines with processes of 20 nanometers and above. It's a bit unrealistic to want to jump so much at once.
"In Magic City?" Tian Jun of Rice Company also saw the news. He immediately ordered his assistant, "Contact He Xingzhou's team immediately. In thirty days, I will go to Magic City!"
Huaxin Group, President Li Kongming is also wondering about He Xingzhou's developments.
He asked the executives around him, "What kind of breakthrough do you think this is?"
One executive said: "I think we may have 14-nanometer lithography machine technology!"
"That would be great!" said another president. "The photolithography machine we purchased from ASML has also been detained! The wafer factory that was originally going to be built can only be stopped."
"Now our wafer fab has been taken over by the state and is being renovated. The specific information has not been disclosed at all!"
"If there really is a lithography machine with 14nm or even 10nm process technology!" Li Kongming gritted his teeth and said, "It is the EUV Alliance that should panic!"
As the leading company of China Semiconductor, Huaxin Group faces greater pressure than other peers!
This EUV alliance has been suppressing them for more than ten years. If the EUV alliance can be made to stumble, it can vent its anger after holding it in for so many years!
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There is another consideration in He Xingzhou's decision of thirty days.
Because thirty days later, it is also the day when the joint trade body will meet again.
In the office of the commander-in-chief of Dengguo, he was discussing this matter with his subordinates.
"Dongfang must make concessions in this meeting!" the commander said, "We have paid such a high price for the comprehensive cooperation plan, and there are loud voices of resistance at home and abroad!"
"If we can't make them give in, we can't do business!"
The subordinate said: "In the past few months, the semiconductor industry alone, as well as semiconductor-related smart products, automobiles, home appliances and other industries, Dongfang has all shrunk!"
"Our analysts believe that they are at the end of their strength. They may not be able to withstand this meeting. If we join forces with others to suppress it, things will happen!"
"By the way, how is the research on mutant organisms? The military reported that we lost a few soldiers in the Pacific?" he asked a subordinate.
The subordinate quickly explained: "That was caused by their improper handling of the weapons. Mutated creatures are not a threat, and we have sent experts to study them."
"Yes." The commander was only slightly concerned. After all, these animals are still animals no matter how mutated they are. At most, it will have some impact on marine fisheries, which is insignificant compared with other things.
Twenty-nine days later, Clock Country, headquarters of the United Trade Organization.
This is another permanent organization independent of the national joint organization, mainly used to solve trade issues.
Today is the first meeting.
Members such as Bai Ying, Hans, Sakura, John, Maple Leaf, etc. once again sent representatives to gather together. Of course, this time Dongfang Shenlong also joined.
As soon as the meeting began, the atmosphere became tense. All members know that things have been a bit uneven lately.
Those members who had little say in the matter simply stopped speaking and waited for their elder brothers to express their opinions.
After a brief ceremony and discussion of minor issues, they finally came to the current issue.
Shenlong said: "The so-called 'comprehensive cooperation' agreement proposed by some people recently is actually a small circle of exclusion! It has had a very bad impact on the cooperation among our members. We want to complain that you violated the regulations and made the list The product harms the interests of our other members! It must be withdrawn!"
Seeing what he said, Bai Ying and others directly denied it and said: "All our actions are under the rules."
"If it's a violation of the rules, Shenlong should correct it!"
He accused Shenlong and said: "If you want us to truly cooperate fairly, unless you amend the economic regulations and fully open the financial market! Otherwise there is no need to discuss anything!"
Everyone knows that Bai Ying's strength can control the world's finance, and if he fully liberalizes it, it means washing his neck and stretching it out. Of course Shenlong will not agree.
Bai Ying smiled confidently: "If you can achieve this day, we will consider selling high-end chips and other high-tech products."
He can't, Shenlong can withstand it.
Hans, John, Sakura and other members also expressed their opinions, saying: "Bai Ying is right. If you can do it, we will consider it. Otherwise, the technologies on the list will never reach the east!"
They thought that Shenlong would panic and make concessions, but who knew that Shenlong's attitude was extremely tough and said: "It is absolutely impossible for us to agree to these conditions, but you, if you continue to violate the regulations, we will take action!"
"We will discuss this issue tomorrow afternoon. I hope everyone can make changes!"
On the first day of the meeting, nothing was achieved.
"They are pretending to be tough!" Bai Ying and others were still communicating in private.
"Yes, they have no trump cards anymore!"
"We have to keep going tomorrow!"
"Very good." Bai Ying nodded, "Our conditions remain unchanged, let's see what other methods they have!"
At this time, everyone was full of confidence. Before coming, they all judged that Shenlong had used all kinds of methods.
Just a high-end chip can lock this Eastern dragon!
The next day, China, Magic City.
It is now two o'clock in the afternoon in Beijing time. The time here is six hours ahead of that in the Clock Country, so everyone in the meeting in the Clock Country is still resting at this time.
And here in Shanghai, He Xingzhou has arrived at the initially completed wafer factory, which will be China's first high-end chip production base!
The media reporters got the news that something big happened today, so they rushed to the scene early. The area prepared for the unobtrusive workers was all filled!
There were no ordinary visitors today, but all those who came to visit were famous entrepreneurs from China.
Some attentive people have discovered the clues, "President of Huawei Group, President of Huaxin Group, President of FAW Group, President of Modu Automobile Group, President of BYD Group, President of Rice Technology, President of Haosheng Semiconductor Group, Longxing President of Technology Group..."
“They are all presidents of the semiconductor industry and smart product industry!”
"He Xingzhou's press conference today gathered the leading figures in the entire China semiconductor and smart product industry!"
A reporter from Science and Technology Daily jokingly said in a real-time report: "The combined market value of the companies participating in the meeting alone is in the trillions. If they make a move, they have the power to change the times!"
There are also foreign media reporting on this matter, "Companies from the Eastern semiconductor industry and smart product industry gathered in Shanghai today, and something big is about to happen!"
Today, the national television station, as well as all local television stations, suspended all programs, and there was only one content broadcast, which was He Xingzhou's live broadcast in Shanghai!
"What are they going to do?" Clock Country, Bai Ying and others who are about to have a meeting are also paying attention to this matter.
He Xingzhou is now their "number one concern". Once he does something publicly, the whole world will pay attention!
At this time, in the TV and online live broadcast rooms, He Xingzhou was being interviewed by Shen Bingbing.
Shen Bingbing wore a light blue suit, with long, slightly curly hair and exquisite makeup. She changed from the sweet style of the little girl who led the family before and became a dignified and elegant host.
She asked: "Mr. He Xingzhou, your presentation today can be said to have attracted national attention!"
"Everyone is very curious about what results you and your team have achieved, and what are you going to show us today?"
He Xingzhou looked at the camera and said, "Dear viewers."
"Everyone knows that in the past few decades, our country has been suffering from a heart disease, which is also a 'core' disease! We lack high-end chips, and in computers, smart phones, smart watches, smart home appliances, electromagnetic floats, etc. All high-end devices are severely affected!"
"Especially the recent wave of core shortages has caused a large number of companies to close down or struggle to survive. We have to use high-end foreign products!"
"Today, the technological achievement I want to introduce will completely rewrite this situation and cure this 'core' disease that has troubled us for decades!"
