Almost all other failed CPU manufacturers were acquired by companies such as Intel, .D, or Cyrix.
Therefore, there are currently no more than 10 manufacturers in the world that still hold the X86 instruction set.
Then there are only three manufacturers left that are actually operating and selling X86 instruction set computer CPUs. They are Intel, .D, and Weisheng Electronics.
In addition to these three major companies, several other companies hold X86 instruction set authorizations, such as Texas Instruments and IBM, which all hold X86 instruction set authorizations.
But the X86 instruction set authorizations they have are all the original X86 instruction set authorizations.
There is no patent authorization for the MMX multimedia instruction set and the SSE and SSE2 extended instruction sets, which were launched just a few years ago, or the 3DNow multimedia instruction set of D Company.
In this case, even if Sugon obtains the X86 instruction set authorization, it cannot build a CPU without the MMX and SSE or 3DNow multimedia instruction set authorization.
Because without the MMX instruction set, SSE instruction set or 3DNow multimedia instruction set, the CPU multimedia performance is too weak!
Therefore, Sugon has very few choices, which is why Weisheng Electronics Co. dares to open its mouth.
"Weisheng Electronics is simply arrogant. We need to put a little pressure on them."
Lin Chen, who was disgusted by Weisheng Electronics, turned to Ni Guangnan and said something.
In this regard, Ni Guangnan also said with a smile:
“I am preparing to send people to the United States to negotiate with companies such as Intel, .D, Texas Instruments and IBM to see if money can be used to purchase licenses for their X86 instruction set and other technology patents.
Although the probability of buying a patent license is low, the news will definitely put some pressure on Weisheng Electronics, asking them to hold back their big mouth. "
"That's how it should be."
After hearing Ni Guangnan's words, Lin Chen nodded lightly with satisfaction.
But even if Sugon can really get some patent licenses from Intel, .D, Texas Instruments, IBM and other companies.
However, Weisheng Electronics' computer and graphics card business must still be acquired, because the CPU processor not only has the X86 instruction set, but also has other technology patent authorizations.
Therefore, after acquiring Weisheng Electronics, Sugon will be able to own the X86 instruction set, the latest MMX instruction set, the SSE instruction set and other CPU-related technology patent authorizations.
In this way, Sugon will truly have the ability to develop and produce CPUs, and will not infringe on other people's technology patents even if it is thought of.
Of course, even if it acquires Weisheng Electronics' CPU and graphics card business, it is not actually enough. If we really develop CPU processors, there will be some performance flaws.
Because although Weisheng Electronics has the authorization of the SSE instruction set, it currently only has the version of the SSE2 instruction set.
Weisheng Electronics has not been authorized to use the latest SSE3 instruction set because the SSE3 instruction set was only launched in February this year.
In this case, even if Sugon acquires Weisheng Electronics, it is actually not enough and cannot use the latest SSE3 instruction set, so it will ultimately have a weak position in terms of multimedia performance.
But it is better than nothing. Although there is no latest SSE3 instruction set authorization, it is good to have SSE1 and SSE2 instruction sets.
Sugon will probably spend more money and energy to develop its own SSE2 instruction set based on the SSE1 and SSE2 instruction sets.
Of course, when the time comes, the self-developed multimedia instruction set will definitely have to be renamed, instead of being called SSE2, it may be called Sugon Multimedia Instruction Set.
At this time, Lin Chen looked at the report and frowned and said:
“It has been almost two and a half years since Vise Electronics released a new graphics card chip in 2002. Presumably they have given up on the research and development of new graphics card chips since the graphics card field suffered setbacks in 2002.
According to Moore's Law, there must be many new basic technology patent licenses in the past two and a half years that they will definitely not have the money to purchase, or cross-license technology patents with other companies.
In this case, we have to acquire an additional graphics card manufacturer that is still alive on the market, and then merge it with the original S2 graphics card technology patent to complete the foundation of the graphics card field. "
Regarding Lin Chen's suggestion, Ni Guangnan thought for a moment, then nodded lightly and said:
"This is a good suggestion. It just so happens that Wandao SIS Electronics Co., Ltd. is also guilty of the same problem as VIA Weisheng Electronics Co., Ltd.
They also wanted to develop CPUs, graphics cards, and chipsets, but in the end they failed to make ends meet.
We may be able to package them up and acquire them, but even if that doesn't happen, it will definitely put huge pressure on VIA Weisheng Electronics.
After all, Wandao SIS Silicon Integrated Electronics Co., Ltd. also holds the authorization for the X86 instruction set.
Although they have not launched any X86 CPU chips, nor do they have the authorization for the latest MMX and SSE instruction sets.
But it is an indisputable fact that they have the X86 instruction set authorization. Presumably, when this news spreads, it will definitely put huge pressure on Weisheng Electronics.
After all, except for us, no company in the world has the strength and willingness to take over their CPU and graphics card business. "
"Is it like this?"
Lin Chen also showed a surprised expression when he heard Ni Guangnan's words.
It turned out that at this time, Lin Chen knew for the first time that a company named Wandao SIS Silicon System Electronics also held an authorization for the X86 instruction set.
However, I thought that Ni Guangnan mentioned that this company only holds the X86 instruction set patent license, but it has not launched any CPU.
Lin Chen knew that this company probably had not launched its CPU not only now, but also in the future, otherwise Lin Chen would have heard about it.
“Since Nawandao SIS Silicon Integrated Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the X86 instruction set, it also produces CPUs, graphics cards, and chipsets.
Then if the price is right, buy it as a package. If the asking price is too high, just buy their graphics card department. If it still doesn't work, then don't buy it or look for other graphics card companies. "
Lin Chen made the next action arrangements.
"Um."
Ni Guangnan nodded slightly and agreed.
So as Sugon R&D Center made a decision, professional negotiation teams rushed to all parts of the world.
Within a few days, global technology media, especially domestic and Bay Island technology media, began to update news on the negotiations produced by Sugon R&D Center.
Suddenly, Sugon R&D Center’s big move shocked the global technology circle.
Hardware giants such as Intel, .D, Invida, and ATI, including those semiconductor equipment manufacturers, are watching the actions of Sugon R&D Center as if facing a formidable enemy.
Under such circumstances, VIA Weisheng Electronics, which opened its mouth like a lion, felt like it was standing in the waves and felt great pressure.
…
On Bay Island, in a luxurious villa, a couple was having a conversation. This couple was the head of VIA Weisheng Electronics and his wife.
"Alas, they actually went to negotiate with other manufacturers. This is not good news."
It was Mrs. Wang who made the depressed words at this time.
This Mrs. Wang is an extraordinary woman. Her father is the plastic king of Bay Island, so she has a profound background, and she herself is also talented.
Needless to say, the world-famous VIA Weisheng Electronics, even the famous HTC company in the previous life was also a company founded by her. This shows how talented this woman is.
"Old Chen, are you sure our CPU and graphics card are really irreplaceable?"
Mrs. Wang, who said depressing words, turned around and asked about her husband, Chen Wenqi, the head of VIA Company. (End of chapter)
