Chapter 1519 The success of this technology will enhance overall national strength.
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"You're very grateful." Wu Hao said humbly.
Everyone laughed, and then a guest on the scene said: "So what are its shortcomings compared to traditional chips? Can it replace existing silicon-based chips?"
Hearing this question, the scene immediately fell silent. This question is very sharp and sensitive. Today is the big day for the release of lithography machines. Asking such a question on such a day makes people wonder whether this guest is
Not here to cause trouble.
So after everyone took a look at the expert, they immediately turned their attention to Wu Hao, wanting to hear his answer.
No, Wu Hao smiled very calmly, shook his head and said: "Photonic chips cannot replace existing silicon-based chips, especially high-performance chips with a process of 7 nanometers and above.
This is not because the performance cannot be achieved, but because photonic chips are limited by their principles, so currently we cannot make chips the size of silicon-based chips.
In addition, photonic chips are easily affected by the environment and have relevant requirements for use. Currently, their biggest uses are in supercomputers, mainframe computers, servers, and hosts.
In the field of digital products where 5nm process chips are widely used, this kind of photonic chip cannot be used."
Hearing Wu Hao's answer, everyone at the scene nodded and smiled. Wu Hao did not avoid or answer the question perfunctorily, but gave a very clear and clear answer. And the result of the answer also made everyone eat.
The safe pill is that this kind of photonic chip cannot replace the silicon-based chip made by this advanced process.
"Each has its own advantages, and we need to fully blossom in all fields. In this way, we can not be controlled by others, and we can liberate productivity to the greatest extent and promote the technological and economic development of our country.
What it directly brings is the improvement of our country's comprehensive national strength, which is very important." The leader summarized, then looked to Yuan Shouyi aside and asked: "If you want such an advanced lithography machine, how old are you?
How much can the output be achieved?"
Seeing the leader's question, Yuan Shouyi immediately replied: "This year we expect to trial-produce and deliver three EUV lithography machines of the same specifications. Next year we will optimize and improve the production and manufacturing process, and make some changes in the production and manufacturing process."
Once the problem is solved, our annual output is expected to reach about ten units.
And with the continuous improvement of technology and manufacturing processes, this number can increase, and it is expected that we will achieve an annual output of fifteen to twenty units within three years."
"Less." After hearing Yuan Shouyi's words, the leader immediately shook his head and said: "Our domestic demand for chips is huge, and we have to pay huge chip procurement fees to overseas companies every year.
Therefore, this market is huge, and the development prospects are very broad. I think you can put aside your worries, relax your hands and feet, and go all out in production.
I can give you a promise here. The state will further increase support for companies like you that are committed to the research and development and manufacturing of cutting-edge key technology equipment, with comprehensive tax reductions and exemptions, and based on your relevant funding and subsidies, policies
Give priority to those who make the first move and relax across the board.
As for the overproduction problem that you are worried about, you don’t have to worry about it. The state will take over.
You must realize that at present, not only our country lacks advanced photolithography equipment, but other countries in the world need it. Therefore, this market is very large, and we must take a long-term view."
"Thank you, leader!" Everyone smiled excitedly after hearing this. This is definitely a good thing for them, not only in terms of relevant policies and tax exemptions and support, but also in terms of the minimum guarantee measures for the takeover promised by the leader, which can be said to have solved their worries.
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After saying this, the leader couldn't help but ask with concern: "When will this photolithography machine be put into production, and how long will it take to meet the gap in our country's demand for high-end chips?"
Hearing this question, Lao Ma, who had been accompanying him, said: "This photolithography machine will be shipped to Shudu soon, where we will build a large-scale wafer factory. This wafer factory can not only produce wafers, but also produce wafers."
It is round and can also produce chips.
We plan to complete the first phase of this wafer plant and put it into production. The annual production of chips will reach more than 50 million pieces. At that time, it will be able to temporarily alleviate the shortage of high-end chips in our country and help related companies get rid of overseas restrictions.
And the shackles on their necks, allowing them to gradually return to normal.
In the second phase of the project, we plan to double this output, which will effectively solve the current situation of our country's chip shortage, and enable our country to gradually achieve independence in the field of high-end chips and get rid of its dependence on overseas.
If all goes well, the entire process will last five years, and we are confident that we will achieve the plan goals within five years."
"Okay, go ahead and do it boldly. There is a country here to protect you all the way." The leader said with a happy smile.
This kind of answer is really encouraging. Although it takes five years, for such a large project and project, it is not that long. It can even be said to be very fast.
Besides, after all these years, I still have five years to go.
Thinking of this, the leader's smile became even brighter, and then he asked everyone: "When will we be able to realize three-nanometer or even two-nanometer lithography machine technology."
Hearing this question, Yuan Shouyi thought for a moment, and then replied: "If you want to achieve a three-nanometer or even two-nanometer production process, the main thing is the light source. This still depends on the progress of Mr. Wu and others."
Oh, everyone looked at Wu Hao after hearing this.
Haha, facing everyone's gaze, Wu Hao said with a smile: "The main thing is the precision of the composite lens group. The higher the precision, the shorter the wavelength of extreme ultraviolet light, and the more precise the control of light.
The chip manufacturing process will also be higher.
Of course, the development of lithography machine technology is not only the light source and lens group, but also the development and progress of a series of other technologies. Simply put, this is a complex systematic project that requires comprehensive development in all aspects.
For us, one thing we have to do at this stage is to strengthen the production of EUV lithography machines for the current 5-nanometer process so that it can meet the development and needs of our domestic chip manufacturing field and solve the urgent problem of chip shortage.
Although there is still a certain gap compared to the current internationally advanced 3-nanometer and 2-nanometer chips, this gap is actually not big. At this stage, it can fully meet the needs of our related companies for high-end chips.
On the other hand, we also need to thoroughly understand and digest the successful experience in the development of 5-nanometer process EUV lithography machines to lay the foundation for the next step of developing higher-process EUV lithography machines."