After the J-22, or Canglong fighter, completed its first flight, the 601 Research Institute quickly entered the engineering test phase, and their goal was to build 02 and 03 based on the "01" of this No. 1 machine until Hundreds, thousands.
At the same time, the J-8 III and J-10 modification projects are also advancing steadily, with one providing funding and the other as a supplement to the fourth-generation aircraft.
Institutes 606 and 601 entered a period of stable development, and on the other side, Chen Nian also started his new job.
He must start preparing for the aircraft carrier battle group.
To have his own aircraft carrier battle group, he must take the first step.
In a conference room of the Western Research Institute in Chang'an, some experts from the advisory group who had undergone strict scrutiny gathered together for the first time and held their first on-site meeting.
And what they want to discuss can be said to be neither simple nor simple:
That is, what is needed to develop a high-performance digital array radar.
Chen Nian sat in the middle of the round conference table. He did not speak, but listened to the scholars in related fields expressing their opinions one by one.
"Judging from our current technology accumulation, if we want to directly use digital array radar, it is actually very difficult."
"This difficulty is not reflected in the digital array radar itself, but in the industrial foundation necessary to build such a thing."
"First of all, in terms of T/R components, we can only manufacture an 8-unit digital beam transmitting array now, which is far from the international level."
"To manufacture stronger T/R components, we must have stronger semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities, but it is obvious that we are seriously deficient in this area."
"In addition, we also need high-performance software-based signal processors, VHDL technology to implement field-programmable gate arrays, and high-speed transmission technologies such as LVDS. These are not problems that can be solved in a short time."
"VHDL has extremely high requirements for software engineering, signal processors and T/R have high requirements for semiconductors, and LVDS has high requirements for optical materials."
"So in summary, if we are developing digital array radar now, we must at least promote the development of three industries simultaneously."
"That is, electronic information industry, semiconductor industry, optical industry."
"It's too difficult, the span is too big, and the risks are very high."
The speaker was Lu Shangdong, the most well-known expert in the field of radar in China, who works at the East China Electronic Engineering Research Institute. The 8-unit digital beam transmitting array he mentioned was actually the result of his own development in 2000.
Hearing his words, Chen Nian nodded slightly.
In fact, he had already understood the difficulty of this goal before, but this would not be a reason for him to shrink back.
Because, from the beginning, he never said that he would develop a digital array radar in the shortest possible time. Instead, he planned to use this technology-intensive long-term goal as a guide to gradually promote the development of multiple domestic industries in the process of exploration. Slowly form a truly usable industrial system.
Therefore, it doesn't really matter whether it can be built quickly or not.
The important thing is to try to do it.
Thinking of this, he raised his hand to speak, but unexpectedly, another scholar sitting on his left spoke first.
"I agree with Professor Lu's point of view. It is indeed very difficult and uneconomical to develop digital array radar at this stage."
"But the question is, is our target really the radar itself?"
"I still want to remind everyone that the topic we are discussing today is not 'how to build a digital array radar', but 'the technology tree required to develop a digital array radar'."
"I think everyone can understand the concept of technology tree."
"Since it's a tree, it starts from the roots - we don't need to stare at the top, the crown of the tree, let's sink into the mud first and take a look!"
Chen Nian turned his head and looked at the speaker. He recognized this person as Chen Feiyun, a well-known domestic economist.
His understanding of the entire domestic industrial layout can be said to be unparalleled among the younger generation.
Hearing his words, Lu Shangdong also nodded.
"Feiyun's point of view is right. If you want to develop terminal technology, you must first solve the basic problems. You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry."
"However, this is not what I am good at - if we want to engage in semiconductors, where should we start? Jun Ling, can you tell me?"
Wang Junling, who was sitting in the corner, raised his head when he heard this and replied:
"That's too much."
"If we look at the high-end semiconductor industry, it includes single crystal furnaces, oxidation furnaces, diffusion furnaces, photolithography machines, etching machines, ion implanters, thin film deposition equipment, cleaning equipment, and testing equipment."
"Anyway, judging from the current situation, we don't have any of the technology needed in this line."
"Some of them can be solved by investing resources and money, but for example, photolithography machines, etching machines, and ion implanters cannot be solved even if we have money, and it is difficult to even buy them."
"But fortunately, if we just build a digital array radar, we don't need to bring all these things to high-end for the time being."
"First of all, the photolithography machine is not needed in the near future. I think we can solve the problem of single crystal furnace and diffusion furnace first."
Chen Nian nodded slightly, his thoughts coincided with Wang Junling's.
Of course, he does not need to really develop this industry, because even if he can have enough sources to provide technology, if the industrial foundation is not up to standard, blindly developing these technologies will not only make no money, but also may It becomes a drag on the economy and has the opposite effect.
The best solution is to make breakthroughs in several key areas and create a fission effect.
Single crystal furnace and diffusion furnace seem to be an option, but it seems that its long tail effect is still somewhat insufficient.
It can only be used in semiconductor wafer manufacturing.
"The diffusion furnace works!"
The sudden voice interrupted Chen Nian's thoughts, and then the owner of the voice continued:
"Since our goal is to use this long-term goal as much as possible to lay the foundation for basic industry, then choosing a diffusion furnace is definitely not wrong!"
"Because the technology related to diffusion furnaces can not only be used in the semiconductor industry, but can also be used to manufacture photovoltaic cell components!"
"From my point of view, photovoltaics are definitely an important choice for new energy in the future. If we can lay out and accumulate technology in advance at this time, then when the conditions are mature, we are very likely to break through the limitations of traditional fossil energy and truly Be energy independent!”
Energy independence?
Chen Nian's eyes lit up.
On the surface, the current world order is an order established by economic and military power, but in the final analysis, what determines these two powers is the control of core resources.
What was the essence of the two Gulf Wars?
After the Gulf War, what is the nature of the local wars and regional conflicts launched by the eagle?
Isn’t it just for oil?
If one day we can really rely on our first-mover advantage in new energy to achieve overtaking in corners and break resource hegemony, then we will undoubtedly be able to reach the top much faster.
In this way, the long tail effect of the diffusion furnace is obviously enough!
Thinking of this, Chen Nian no longer hesitated.
He stood up and said:
"Everyone, I have finished listening to the discussion just now."
"I think the diffusion furnace is indeed a good direction, and we will also work in this direction in the future."
"So, based on this plan, I hope you can help output a list of key technologies to quickly achieve breakthroughs in these technologies."
(End of chapter)
