Chapter 271 Conspiracy
The electric car suddenly stopped, and Zhou Shuo raised his head in surprise. He actually saw that at the end of this golf lawn, there was a place to rest on the edge of the forest. The octagonal pavilion with flying veils and stone tables and chairs blew the fresh air scraped out of the forest. It was really a blessing place for immortals.
A beautiful woman in the Eight-Agglomeration Pavilion began to operate the tea set on the table after seeing Fang Jiange nodding.
"Mr. Zhou, let's try our famous Dongting Biluochun in Wu Yue first. Good Dongting Biluochun is even rarer than Longjing!"
Fang Jiange smiled and invited Zhou Shuo into the octagonal pavilion and sat opposite the stone table. Under the tea artist's extensive skills, two cups of fruit-scented Biluochun were soaked. He waved his hand and drove the tea artist out. Then he picked up the tea cup, took a beautiful sip, and then smiled and said, "What are you planning for Mr. Zhou to get a little Japanese like a monkey spirit?"
Zhou Shuo said cautiously: "My plan may be somewhat risky, Mr. Fang should consider it clearly."
"Master Zhou might as well talk in detail?" Who is Fang Jiange? As soon as he hears this kind of conspiracy, or something like tricking people with a slander, he immediately becomes interested. His journey to make a fortune is full of adventure and game, and he believes in high investment and high returns. In his opinion, some risks are like aphrodisiacs that motivates him, which arouses the bloodthirsty factor deep in his heart.
"To be honest, although I am sure to develop a 0.5 micron process lithography machine technology, I am a newcomer after all. The quality and productivity of the product are definitely not comparable to that of the Japanese. Moreover, the production of integrated circuits does not require as long as there is a lithography machine. Subsequent meteorological precipitation, ion implantation and other equipment also require supporting facilities. In this regard, our country can only provide complete equipment with 0.8 micron technology."
Zhou Shuo pondered for a moment. He was obviously determined to reveal the actual situation to Fang Jiange: "That is to say, in a period of time, I cannot fill the domestic production gap. But the Japanese do not know about this situation. On the contrary, if they know that I have made a technological breakthrough in the 0.5 micron process, they will be eager to go to China to sell their products."
"At this time, if a domestic manufacturer wants to buy a large number of lithography machines, and at the same time adds the conditions for technology transfer..."
"So you want to take this opportunity to obtain the Japanese 0.5 micron process lithography machine technology?" Fang Jiange learned from it and quickly grasped Zhou Shuo's ideas.
"That's right, and once I get the Japanese 0.5 micron process lithography machine technology, I can quickly improve a batch of 0.35 micron process lithography machines." Zhou Shuo nodded and said, "The 0.35 micron lithography machine is currently the mainstream advanced technology in the world."
This aspect is also a relatively conservative estimate by Zhou Shuo. In fact, the pressure on semiconductor technology is very high. There are only three major lithography machine manufacturers in the world, namely Asmay, Nikon and Canon. Canon has always taken a mediocre route and focuses on the low-end market. Intel's main equipment suppliers are Asmay and Nikon.
Neither Asmay nor Nikon have absolute advantages in the field of lithography machines. The competition between the two sides has also led to rapid technological progress. Although 0.35 micron is currently the mainstream technology in the international market, only Intel can afford it. Not any wafer factory is a big player, and every upgrade of the integrated circuit line width process will at least double the investment.
So at least in 1995, if a 0.35-micron wafer production line could be launched in mainland China, it would be a big deal.
Fang Jiange can do the food of technology smuggling, so of course Men Qing, who knows some unspoken rules, asked with some doubts: "Since the 0.5 micron technology is only one generation worse than the current mainstream technology, may the Japanese transfer technology to us?"
"Of course, it won't transfer technology to us so easily." Zhou Shuo said affirmatively: "The Japanese are still very cautious. They will definitely investigate our 0.5 micron lithography machine technology. If I can convince the Japanese that the Panhan Research Institute has mastered the key technologies of the 0.5 micron process. It is only a matter of time before we realize a complete set of equipment. Then in order to continue to monopolize the market, they may allow the 0.5 micron technology to spread, so that Panhan's scientific research investment loss will destroy my R&D capabilities."
Fang Jiange thought about it and said cautiously: "This reason may not be tenable. Japanese people can only sell equipment instead of transferring technology. As long as your lithography machine cannot be sold, your R&D investment will be a loss. It is not necessary to spread the lithography machine technology itself. Wouldn't this increase the number of Nikon's competitors?"
Zhou Shuo clapped his hands and nodded, "Yes, so we must have a big order that will force them to transfer technology. The current market for integrated circuit production lines in China is limited, and the public does not have this ability. Only the country tends to carry out large projects, but it also focuses on cultivating domestic power. In the past, the domestic production lines could not be built in China, but after the 0.5-micron process lithography machine of our Fanhan Group came out, the situation was very different."
He patted his chest and said proudly: "After all, it is the advantage of China's current rapid economic development. No company can ignore the influence of the mainland market. The 909 project will be launched next year. If we promote the reform of the 908 project, it will be an attempt to determine the domestic lithography machine technical system standards. Fanhan Group's lithography machine itself is domestically produced. If it can perform well in the 908 project, does Nikon still want to strive for the business of the 909 project?"
"Well, it makes sense!" Fang Jiange thought for a while and then understood Zhou Shuo's ideas.
For first-class companies make standards, such as Cisco. In the field of network equipment, people have made corporate standards into industry standards. Cisco engineers can get along with certification certificates as long as Cisco equipment is available. When units that require network equipment look at the talent market, they are full of network engineers with Cisco certified. Who dares to buy products from other companies? The orientation to talents in the industry is the charm of standards.
Fabs have high entry barriers formed by their high technology and high investment, which has led to the scarcity of their own talent market. National major projects like the 909 Project will definitely be restricted by domestic talent types. From Nikon's perspective, there is no doubt that Fanhan Group's transformation of a domestic 0.8 micron process lithography machine is definitely the richest talent reserve. If the 908 Project becomes a demonstration project at this time, it will be even more difficult for Nikon to intervene in the market in mainland China in the future.
Nikon must consider that no matter how good its equipment is, it is not easy to use it in China. This is the biggest sin. Once a Pan-Han & Chinese Academy of Sciences alliance is formed in China, talents will inevitably be invested in this technical system. Unless the technological gap is so big that it is difficult to break. But is it so easy to upgrade 0.35 micron technology to 0.24 micron technology? At least two or three years, the international community will not bring the domestic two generations apart.
Without knowing the 0.5 micron process depth of Fanhan Group, Nikon is not willing to lose the danger of the mainland market. Moreover, it is not the only one lithography machine in the market, and Asmay, the Netherlands, is always eyeing it. The 908 project and 909 project are at least dozens of lithography machines, and the benefits it brings are enough to allow any party to win in the competition for the 0.24 micron process.
After all, it was Zhou Shuo's time to choose, which was too difficult for Nikon to refuse. If the 908 project was later than the 909 project, then the country might still introduce Japanese equipment to supply the 909 project in order to ensure stability. But if Nikon believes that the 0.5 micron process technology of the Panhan Group is enough to meet domestic production needs. With this "successful" example, the 909 project can make a lot of choices.
After thinking through the various things, Fang Jiange's expression became excited. As long as he thought about the profits involved in the market, he felt hot all over. But the more this time, his thinking became clearer and his emotions became calmer. This is also the reason why he frequently took risks in the business world and could achieve such a career.
"You have a few flaws. If you want Nikon to act according to your plan, cooperation from domestic senior executives is indispensable." Fang Jiange pointed out incisively: "A large company like Nikon is definitely impossible to listen to the wind and rain. How can you make them believe that Fanhan Group really masters the technology of the 0.5 micron process? Doing this kind of thing too deliberately will cause people to be suspicious. On the other hand, if you intervene too early in the 908 project, you can clearly produce the 0.5 micron process lithography machine but you still have to be introduced from Japan. Isn't this a place without silver? "
Zhou Shuo was stunned for a moment, nodded thoughtfully and said, "The previous question is easy to say. I am very sure that I can deceive Nikon, making them think that I have mastered the technology of 0.5 micron lithography machines."
Then he hesitated for a moment and said sincerely: "As for how to make them believe it, this is indeed a loophole that I have misconsidered. The latter question is also what I want to use Mr. Fang to ask you to launch this procurement plan in advance, and then invest in the 908 project with the purchased lithography machine."
After Zhou Shuo finished speaking, Fang Jiange tapped the table with his fingers. After half an hour, he didn't say a word.
Chapter completed!