We all know Moore's Law, yes, it's that famous saying.
[When the price remains unchanged, the number of components that can be accommodated on an integrated circuit will double approximately every 18-24 months, and the performance will also double.]
This law, or phenomenon, has existed for half a century, but should still be considered an observation or speculation rather than a physical or natural law.
In fact, Moore's Law also has an upper limit or ceiling. Generally, scientists believe that the current ceiling of this semiconductor photolithography chip manufacturing technology should be around 2nm.
Because the diameter of a single atomic nucleus is about 0.1nm, the limit is ten atoms. The maximum distance is 1nm, and it depends on the actual measurement results. Under certain stability and reliability, the limit may be 2nm.
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Of course, some scientists have also proposed the 1nm concept, which means breaking through the 2nm limit that some scientists believe, thereby reaching the top 1nm of this type of silicon semiconductor photolithography chip.
Starting from 3 nanometers, each step up will be very difficult. This is even more difficult than before from 7 nanometers to 5 nanometers, and from 5 nanometers to 3 nanometers.
Therefore, chip manufacturing technology will have a short-term bottleneck period until new technologies and processes emerge, or new materials emerge.
For example, scientists are currently proposing to use carbon materials to replace silicon materials for chip manufacturing materials. Its performance will be greatly improved compared to current silicon-based chips.
In addition, photonic chip, quantum chip, and biochip technology are also developing rapidly. For example, quantum chips have already taken preliminary prototypes. As for photonic chips, they are also developing very rapidly. Especially with Wu Hao and the others this time
With the support of composite lens lens technology provided, I believe that photonic chips will be available soon.
Of course, these are cutting-edge processor chips. Ordinary application chips have still relied on such ordinary chips for a long time.
This is also the reason why Wu Hao spent so much effort to promote the research and development of photolithography machines and the establishment of the entire chip manufacturing industry chain construction project.
And this stagnant time window, or bottleneck period, is just conducive to their catching up.
Hearing Wu Hao's words, Zhang Jun nodded, and then asked him: "Do you need us to add some more chip reserves in case of emergencies?"
Wu Hao shook his head when he heard this: "Let's update and metabolize according to the current reserves. The decline in chips is quite serious. Now is the hot period, and patriotism is so expensive. If you stock up too much, you will lose money.
Moreover, if we increase orders all at once, anyone with a discerning eye will know that we are stocking up, which will definitely arouse alarm. Going too far is not enough!"
"But currently we don't have many chips in stock. Normally, it can only support our product production needs for one quarter. If we control it sparingly, we may be facing a situation where no chips are available for up to half a year." Zhang Junman
He said with a worried look on his face.
Wu Hao asked with a smile: "Who said no? The current 14nm and the latest 7nm chip processes of domestic foundries are still sufficient. As for 5nm and 3nm chips, they will only affect our mobile products and equipment.
The difference is not big.
In this aspect, we can make up for it through other parts software technology, which can basically make up for the disadvantages in this aspect.
This is why I ask you to be more cautious about supply. As long as we master the core technology, we will have capital and capital in our hands, and we will not be helpless to fight back.
In addition, the most advanced and best battery technology and battery products in the world are now in our hands. If they dare to cut off our chips, then we will cut off their batteries and other technologies.
Although compared to cutting-edge chip technology, our battery technology seems relatively simple or commonplace. However, it is the easiest for users to feel the difference."
Indeed, Wu Hao said this with confidence. After all, the most advanced battery technology and battery production in the world are currently in their hands, which is also a trump card in his hand.
The difference between chip generations is actually not too obvious, it just sounds good after all. But the difference in battery technology can indeed be clearly felt. For batteries of the same volume and weight, the energy storage density of a good battery is several times that of an ordinary battery.
, and this is also very obvious in daily use.
Especially on wearable devices such as AR glasses that are emerging now, the place where the battery can be placed is very small, which means that the battery must be extremely small in order to be placed there.
In addition, they must be light enough so that the wearer will not feel heavy or even uncomfortable.
While meeting these two conditions, you must also pay attention to battery life. This type of wearable device generally requires a long battery life. If the battery life is too short, the experience will be very poor.
What makes these manufacturers even more powerless is that another core technology to solve this problem is also in the hands of Wu Hao and others, that is, wireless remote charging technology.
It is precisely because of these core technologies that Wu Hao and others are able to compete with such a flourishing enterprise as S Star Fruit without giving in too much, and even take advantage of it.
This is an important reason why, although some overseas countries have imposed restrictions and sanctions on them, they have not banned their chip purchases.
This is the difference between controlling core technology and not controlling core technology. Just like Dajiang, it still controls the global consumer drone market. The reason why Laomi is desperately trying to sanction our technology companies, but it is helpless against Dajiang.
Hearing what Wu Hao said, Zhang Jun also smiled: "No wonder you are so strict in this aspect. It turns out you are preparing for this aspect."
"You have to give yourself a hand in everything you do, so that you won't be in a hurry when dealing with a crisis."
Zhang Jun nodded: "In this case, I feel relieved.
In this case, the chip manufacturing project we initiated is not as urgent as other companies. Can we work more on this aspect to gain more benefits for us?"
Wu Hao smiled and said: "You should exercise your own discretion in this regard and don't go too far. After all, we initiated this project, so we still have to set an example.
But this is certainly not a reason or excuse for us to suffer losses. We must fight for the benefits we should fight for. Especially in terms of the right to speak, we must have a place. Otherwise, this project is likely to become a money-making tool for others, and we will
Be busy."
"I understand when you say that." Zhang Jun nodded: "For now, A-Li and Penguin are definitely our most advantageous competitors in terms of voice.
If we want to win in this regard, we must get the support of other participants.”