"It must not work!" Powell shook his head like a rattle.
He told Xu Zhenming that IBM could have a cooperation agreement with Yiming Group to work together on the CPU architecture design of PC computers, but it would not involve the core technology of multi-core CPUs.
Not only that, the CPUs that the two sides cooperate must be manufactured in the United States, otherwise the US government will not pass the test.
After all, IBM just wants to cooperate with Yiming Group to build a factory to manufacture POWER-based CPUs.
Because the market is shrinking and Intel is too aggressive and aggressive, IBM has given up the manufacturing of microcomputer CPUs.But seeing Yiming Group's chip Foundry process technology breakthrough, they wanted to pull Yiming Group into the partnership and share Yiming Group's Foundry process technology.
After clarifying the other party's intention, Xu Zhenming sneered coldly: "Our group company hasn't the strength to set up factories in the U.S., so this kind of cooperation will be avoided."
He looked at Powell coldly, thinking that the person's head was a little awkward.
"Yes! Our group company is not rare to sell products in the United States."
"Anyway, you are not welcome to the United States!"
Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin finally breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the boss was not fooled.
Hearing these words, Powell and his team members could not help being surprised.
"Our IBM company is a big global brand, but your group company doesn't want to cooperate with us?"
"You have to know: As long as our company makes a noise, all companies in the world are lining up to cooperate with us."
"You, the largest computer company in China-Future Computer Company, really want to take a stake in our IBM notebook business unit."
Powell’s team members were very excited and arrogantly nagging.In their view, the Yiming Group Company is ignorant of admiration, and such a good opportunity must be given up.
In the beginning, Intel and Microsoft have come to today because of the support of IBM.
"The team members of Yiming Group are short-sighted! The same is true for Xu Zhenming in front of him, short-sighted." They all thought.
At this time, Xu Zhenming was unmoved, "Yiming Group can grow and develop without your company's care!" He smiled and waved his hand, making the move to end the negotiation.
Having figured out the purpose of this group of people, Xu Zhenming thought there was no need to waste time.
IBM will soon decline and the market will be eroded by other computer companies.If there is no policy protection of the United States, Xu Zhenming believes that Yiming Group will personally defeat this company in the future.Therefore, this group of self-righteous nobles has settled down, and he doesn't want to say a word.
In this way, the first contact between IBM and Yiming Group ended in unhappy.
Even so, Xu Zhenming still could not leave Zhenhua's laboratory.
He will receive three groups of guests today. One group is the representative of Intel Corporation of the United States, and the other group is the representative of Nikon and Canon in the island country.
After these three groups of people are sent away, Xu Zhenming can go to the Modu Economic Development Zone with peace of mind.
Next, Ichiro Kameda from Nikon Precision Equipment Manufacturing Company was the first to visit.He came to visit Xu Zhenming specially, accompanied by the manager of Nikon's mainland office.
"Hello Dong Xu. Your group company has made a major breakthrough in Foundry process technology. First of all, I would like to congratulate you on behalf of our president and thank you, the people of Asia, for fighting for your breath." After the two sides introduced each other, Kameda Ichiro was very solemn. Bowed to Xu Zhenming.
This is the case for islanders, which is called "fake polite" according to the Chinese saying.On the surface they are very polite to you, and there are so many courtesies, who knows what they think secretly?
Therefore, Xu Zhenming did not take Kameda Ichiro's performance in his eyes.
He looked at the 1.6-meter-long old man and smiled disapprovingly: "That kind of thing is not worth mentioning. In terms of semiconductor technology and chip technology, we are still students. I don't know what your visit is about?"
"Hahaha..." Kameda Ichiro laughed dryly.He chatted a few words before entering the topic, but he came to do sales work.
Kameda Ichiro strongly recommends his company's products, and wants Yiming Group to order a Canon KrF lithography machine.
The laser wavelength of the KrF lithography machine is 0.248 microns. Through the process technology, the lithography accuracy of 0.18 microns can be achieved.If Yiming Group can obtain such equipment, whether it is imitated or used in production, it can save a lot of time.
According to the statement of the Kameda Ichiro in front of him, Xu Zhenming suddenly felt that this was an olive branch from the island nation.
"General Manager Kameda, we place an order now. When can you supply it?" Thinking of this, he smiled and gave instructions to ask Ichiro Kameda to drink tea before talking.
"This...it's a bit embarrassing to say. We have a lot of orders now. Your group company orders now. It will take us 14 months to supply.
Kameda Ichiro smiled awkwardly and apologized to Xu Zhenming.
His statement is in line with the American technology blockade policy.14 months later, the Americans have lifted the ban on KrF lithography, and China can place orders at will.But does Yiming Group need to do this?
Xu Zhenming didn't believe that his team members could not get KrF lithography machines. According to the situation reported by Hu Mingzhen and others, the domestic lithography machines should have results in February and March 1997.
Sure enough.
After listening to Kameda Ichiro's judgment, Hu Mingzhen's face looked very ugly.He looked into Xu Zhenming's eyes and gave a look, "Xu Dong, we don't need to order their equipment!"
"14 months is too long. If your company sends the KrF lithography machine next month, this matter is good for discussion." Zhang Nyujin is the same, not interested in the time point proposed by Kameda Ichiro.
Hearing these words, Kameda Ichiro looked embarrassed."Dong Xu, Mr. Zhang; Your company wants the goods next month, and all lithography machine manufacturers can't do it." He explained with a wry smile, even if there is a stock of lithography machines, according to the process technology provided by Yiming Group. , It will take three months to complete.
This incident is in line with industry conditions.
General chip manufacturing companies, when ordering a lithography machine, will cooperate with the lithography machine manufacturer to improve the process technology into the control system of the lithography machine.For example, for the same type of lithography machine, the products of Wanwantai Electromechanical are different from those of Korea Sanxin Electronics.
But Yiming Group does not need to do this.
"Mr. Kameda, we need a KrF lithography machine now."
"Yes, we can modify the equipment and modify the manufacturing process."
Therefore, Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyujin held objections to Kameda Ichiro's proposal.
Hearing these remarks, Kameda Ichiro raised his eyes to Xu Zhenming, "Xu Dong, what do you mean?"
He clearly told Xu Zhenming that in order to protect technology patents, Nikon will not open the interface of the lithography machine control system to customers.If Yiming Group Company wants to adjust the manufacturing process, it must be handled by them.
In this way, how can Yiming Group's two process technologies be guaranteed?
In other words, the Kameda Ichiro in front of me is simply a technique!
"The tail of the fox finally appeared!" Thinking of this, Xu Zhenming thought calmly.
He then made two requirements. One is that if you place an order now, you will get the KrF lithography machine next month; the other is that Yiming Group can set the Foundry process without the help of Nikon.
"Hey..." After hearing Xu Zhenming's words, Kameda Ichiro could only shook his head regretfully.
He said he was very helpless, the company has a death rule and cannot violate the policy.Because of this, Nikon could not cooperate with Yiming Group.
Kameda Ichiro's acting skills are good, and the purpose of the Yiming Group has not been revealed from beginning to end.In other words, he just inquired about the news.
Sending off these people, and then visiting Shinichi Ikeda did the same. He wanted to sell a KrF lithography machine to Yiming Group, but it took a long time to supply it.
Shinichi Ikeda is the general manager of Canon Precision Instrument Manufacturing Co., but really wants to cooperate with Yiming Group.Seeing that Xu Zhenming had no desire to place an order, he could only leave with regret.
Before leaving, he shook hands with Xu Zhenming: "Xu Dong, our Canon company is very eager to cooperate with your group company. If you change your decision, you can call me at any time."
This person's acting skills are also very good, without revealing any other purpose of visiting.
But Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin did not think so.
"Islanders are exploring the Foundry process technology of our group company!"
"The two groups of them are too hypocritical, why don't they know why they want to buy technology?"
Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyujin despise the behavior of islanders.
Xu Zhenming held different views on their judgments.
"I think they came to our group company for another purpose." Xu Zhenming picked up the teacup and smiled, using the lid of the teacup to dial the tea in the cup.
"Eh?" Upon hearing this, both Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin looked at Xu Zhenming in surprise.The two of them still didn't understand the meaning of Xu Zhenming's words, so they were surprised.
Xu Zhenming looked at the two experts and laughed: "Islanders come to visit us, just to give us a thought: You can buy the most advanced lithography machine in the world, don't do research and development yourself!"
"Hiss..." It was the same to hear Xu Zhenming, Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin couldn't help taking a breath.
"That's the truth. If their two companies are willing to supply immediately, we have the idea of giving up our own research and development!"
"Islanders' minds are too bad!"
Thinking of these hidden killers of the islanders, Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin nodded involuntarily.Fortunately, Xu Zhenming could see through these dark hands, otherwise it would be really easy to be fooled.
In fact, the temptation came.
In the afternoon, Xu Zhenming, Zhang Nyjin and Hu Mingzhen still received Johnson and his party from Intel in this small meeting room.
They promised that they could sell a KrF lithography machine to Yiming Group immediately, with very good conditions.
"Xu Dong, your two companies are both large companies engaged in chip research and should cooperate with each other. Only in this way can we defeat IBM and make the PC market bigger and stronger. Therefore, we Intel can give your group company A quota for KrF lithography."
Johnson expressed his kindness on behalf of Intel, and he gave a gift when he came up.
He told Xu Zhenming: Intel can transfer a KrF lithography machine it uses to Yiming Group.But the condition is that Yiming Group must join the X86 architecture system.
This proposal seems to be another kind gift package!
It is said that the CPU of the X86 architecture is now in full swing. In addition to Intel, there are only two companies in the world that can design.One is CYRIX from the United States, and the other is AMD from the United States.
But later, Intel refused to license the X86 architecture to CYRIX.CYRIX's CPU development road came to an abrupt end.
If Xu Zhenming didn't know this allusion, he would definitely be fooled by the bearded Johnson in front of him and deceived.
as predicted.
"Mr. Johnson, what price do we have to pay for Yiming Lab?"
"Our Yiming Group is authorized by the X86 architecture, do we have to pay for patent fees?"
Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin, who were sitting beside Xu Zhenming, were very interested in Johnson's proposal.
For them, the X86 architecture is already very mature after all, and there is a huge user base.Under this circumstance, Yiming Group can gain benefits as long as it joins. Why not?
Johnson looked at Xu Zhenming with a smile, and then extended a finger: "Our company wants to share the Foundry process technology of your group company."
This requirement is not low!
Hearing this, Xu Zhenming's smile increased.
"This is impossible! Unless your Intel company is willing to purchase a patent license."
"Your appetite is so big! Just an unsecured X86 license, you want our core technology. Humph!"
The faces of Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin suddenly changed, thinking that Johnson's unreasonable request was unreasonable.
But Johnson shook his head indifferently, "Xu Dong, will your group company's Foundry process technology apply for a patent? Once you apply for a patent, how do you keep it secret?"
There is some truth in what he said.
Intel’s masters are like clouds, and they can find clues only through the name of the patented technology.
For example, through FinFET process technology, immersion lithography technology and other words, they can set up a project to start research in this area.
Not only their company will be like this, the island countries Canon, Nikon and other companies will burn money to study these two process technology.
In fact, in another time and space, it was because of these two technologies that Wanwantai Electrical and Mechanical Co. was accepted by Intel and included in a small circle.Korea Guosanxin Electronics also used this technology stolen by Liang Songsong to become a world-class chip manufacturing giant.
Therefore, it is impossible for Xu Zhenming to prevent Intel Corporation from mastering FinFET process technology and immersion lithography technology.
Rather than defending and getting no benefits, he is planning to license these two patented technologies to Intel.The prerequisite is that Intel must be able to pay.
"One billion dollars! Your company is willing to pay 10 dollars in royalties, and our Yiming Group is willing to grant authorization." Thinking of this, Xu Zhenming also smiled and shook his finger.
Johnson was particularly arrogant, and Xu Zhenming was unambiguous and arrogant.
"It must not work!" Powell shook his head like a rattle.
He told Xu Zhenming that IBM could have a cooperation agreement with Yiming Group to work together on the CPU architecture design of PC computers, but it would not involve the core technology of multi-core CPUs.
Not only that, the CPUs that the two sides cooperate must be manufactured in the United States, otherwise the US government will not pass the test.
After all, IBM just wants to cooperate with Yiming Group to build a factory to manufacture POWER-based CPUs.
Because the market is shrinking and Intel is too aggressive and aggressive, IBM has given up the manufacturing of microcomputer CPUs.But seeing Yiming Group's chip Foundry process technology breakthrough, they wanted to pull Yiming Group into the partnership and share Yiming Group's Foundry process technology.
After clarifying the other party's intention, Xu Zhenming sneered coldly: "Our group company hasn't the strength to set up factories in the U.S., so this kind of cooperation will be avoided."
He looked at Powell coldly, thinking that the person's head was a little awkward.
"Yes! Our group company is not rare to sell products in the United States."
"Anyway, you are not welcome to the United States!"
Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin finally breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the boss was not fooled.
Hearing these words, Powell and his team members could not help being surprised.
"Our IBM company is a big global brand, but your group company doesn't want to cooperate with us?"
"You have to know: As long as our company makes a noise, all companies in the world are lining up to cooperate with us."
"You, the largest computer company in China-Future Computer Company, really want to take a stake in our IBM notebook business unit."
Powell’s team members were very excited and arrogantly nagging.In their view, the Yiming Group Company is ignorant of admiration, and such a good opportunity must be given up.
In the beginning, Intel and Microsoft have come to today because of the support of IBM.
"The team members of Yiming Group are short-sighted! The same is true for Xu Zhenming in front of him, short-sighted." They all thought.
At this time, Xu Zhenming was unmoved, "Yiming Group can grow and develop without your company's care!" He smiled and waved his hand, making the move to end the negotiation.
Having figured out the purpose of this group of people, Xu Zhenming thought there was no need to waste time.
IBM will soon decline and the market will be eroded by other computer companies.If there is no policy protection of the United States, Xu Zhenming believes that Yiming Group will personally defeat this company in the future.Therefore, this group of self-righteous nobles has settled down, and he doesn't want to say a word.
In this way, the first contact between IBM and Yiming Group ended in unhappy.
Even so, Xu Zhenming still could not leave Zhenhua's laboratory.
He will receive three groups of guests today. One group is the representative of Intel Corporation of the United States, and the other group is the representative of Nikon and Canon in the island country.
After these three groups of people are sent away, Xu Zhenming can go to the Modu Economic Development Zone with peace of mind.
Next, Ichiro Kameda from Nikon Precision Equipment Manufacturing Company was the first to visit.He came to visit Xu Zhenming specially, accompanied by the manager of Nikon's mainland office.
"Hello Dong Xu. Your group company has made a major breakthrough in Foundry process technology. First of all, I would like to congratulate you on behalf of our president and thank you, the people of Asia, for fighting for your breath." After the two sides introduced each other, Kameda Ichiro was very solemn. Bowed to Xu Zhenming.
This is the case for islanders, which is called "fake polite" according to the Chinese saying.On the surface they are very polite to you, and there are so many courtesies, who knows what they think secretly?
Therefore, Xu Zhenming did not take Kameda Ichiro's performance in his eyes.
He looked at the 1.6-meter-long old man and smiled disapprovingly: "That kind of thing is not worth mentioning. In terms of semiconductor technology and chip technology, we are still students. I don't know what your visit is about?"
"Hahaha..." Kameda Ichiro laughed dryly.He chatted a few words before entering the topic, but he came to do sales work.
Kameda Ichiro strongly recommends his company's products, and wants Yiming Group to order a Canon KrF lithography machine.
The laser wavelength of the KrF lithography machine is 0.248 microns. Through the process technology, the lithography accuracy of 0.18 microns can be achieved.If Yiming Group can obtain such equipment, whether it is imitated or used in production, it can save a lot of time.
According to the statement of the Kameda Ichiro in front of him, Xu Zhenming suddenly felt that this was an olive branch from the island nation.
"General Manager Kameda, we place an order now. When can you supply it?" Thinking of this, he smiled and gave instructions to ask Ichiro Kameda to drink tea before talking.
"This...it's a bit embarrassing to say. We have a lot of orders now. Your group company orders now. It will take us 14 months to supply.
Kameda Ichiro smiled awkwardly and apologized to Xu Zhenming.
His statement is in line with the American technology blockade policy.14 months later, the Americans have lifted the ban on KrF lithography, and China can place orders at will.But does Yiming Group need to do this?
Xu Zhenming didn't believe that his team members could not get KrF lithography machines. According to the situation reported by Hu Mingzhen and others, the domestic lithography machines should have results in February and March 1997.
Sure enough.
After listening to Kameda Ichiro's judgment, Hu Mingzhen's face looked very ugly.He looked into Xu Zhenming's eyes and gave a look, "Xu Dong, we don't need to order their equipment!"
"14 months is too long. If your company sends the KrF lithography machine next month, this matter is good for discussion." Zhang Nyujin is the same, not interested in the time point proposed by Kameda Ichiro.
Hearing these words, Kameda Ichiro looked embarrassed."Dong Xu, Mr. Zhang; Your company wants the goods next month, and all lithography machine manufacturers can't do it." He explained with a wry smile, even if there is a stock of lithography machines, according to the process technology provided by Yiming Group. , It will take three months to complete.
This incident is in line with industry conditions.
General chip manufacturing companies, when ordering a lithography machine, will cooperate with the lithography machine manufacturer to improve the process technology into the control system of the lithography machine.For example, for the same type of lithography machine, the products of Wanwantai Electromechanical are different from those of Korea Sanxin Electronics.
But Yiming Group does not need to do this.
"Mr. Kameda, we need a KrF lithography machine now."
"Yes, we can modify the equipment and modify the manufacturing process."
Therefore, Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyujin held objections to Kameda Ichiro's proposal.
Hearing these remarks, Kameda Ichiro raised his eyes to Xu Zhenming, "Xu Dong, what do you mean?"
He clearly told Xu Zhenming that in order to protect technology patents, Nikon will not open the interface of the lithography machine control system to customers.If Yiming Group Company wants to adjust the manufacturing process, it must be handled by them.
In this way, how can Yiming Group's two process technologies be guaranteed?
In other words, the Kameda Ichiro in front of me is simply a technique!
"The tail of the fox finally appeared!" Thinking of this, Xu Zhenming thought calmly.
He then made two requirements. One is that if you place an order now, you will get the KrF lithography machine next month; the other is that Yiming Group can set the Foundry process without the help of Nikon.
"Hey..." After hearing Xu Zhenming's words, Kameda Ichiro could only shook his head regretfully.
He said he was very helpless, the company has a death rule and cannot violate the policy.Because of this, Nikon could not cooperate with Yiming Group.
Kameda Ichiro's acting skills are good, and the purpose of the Yiming Group has not been revealed from beginning to end.In other words, he just inquired about the news.
Sending off these people, and then visiting Shinichi Ikeda did the same. He wanted to sell a KrF lithography machine to Yiming Group, but it took a long time to supply it.
Shinichi Ikeda is the general manager of Canon Precision Instrument Manufacturing Co., but really wants to cooperate with Yiming Group.Seeing that Xu Zhenming had no desire to place an order, he could only leave with regret.
Before leaving, he shook hands with Xu Zhenming: "Xu Dong, our Canon company is very eager to cooperate with your group company. If you change your decision, you can call me at any time."
This person's acting skills are also very good, without revealing any other purpose of visiting.
But Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin did not think so.
"Islanders are exploring the Foundry process technology of our group company!"
"The two groups of them are too hypocritical, why don't they know why they want to buy technology?"
Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyujin despise the behavior of islanders.
Xu Zhenming held different views on their judgments.
"I think they came to our group company for another purpose." Xu Zhenming picked up the teacup and smiled, using the lid of the teacup to dial the tea in the cup.
"Eh?" Upon hearing this, both Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin looked at Xu Zhenming in surprise.The two of them still didn't understand the meaning of Xu Zhenming's words, so they were surprised.
Xu Zhenming looked at the two experts and laughed: "Islanders come to visit us, just to give us a thought: You can buy the most advanced lithography machine in the world, don't do research and development yourself!"
"Hiss..." It was the same to hear Xu Zhenming, Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin couldn't help taking a breath.
"That's the truth. If their two companies are willing to supply immediately, we have the idea of giving up our own research and development!"
"Islanders' minds are too bad!"
Thinking of these hidden killers of the islanders, Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin nodded involuntarily.Fortunately, Xu Zhenming could see through these dark hands, otherwise it would be really easy to be fooled.
In fact, the temptation came.
In the afternoon, Xu Zhenming, Zhang Nyjin and Hu Mingzhen still received Johnson and his party from Intel in this small meeting room.
They promised that they could sell a KrF lithography machine to Yiming Group immediately, with very good conditions.
"Xu Dong, your two companies are both large companies engaged in chip research and should cooperate with each other. Only in this way can we defeat IBM and make the PC market bigger and stronger. Therefore, we Intel can give your group company A quota for KrF lithography."
Johnson expressed his kindness on behalf of Intel, and he gave a gift when he came up.
He told Xu Zhenming: Intel can transfer a KrF lithography machine it uses to Yiming Group.But the condition is that Yiming Group must join the X86 architecture system.
This proposal seems to be another kind gift package!
It is said that the CPU of the X86 architecture is now in full swing. In addition to Intel, there are only two companies in the world that can design.One is CYRIX from the United States, and the other is AMD from the United States.
But later, Intel refused to license the X86 architecture to CYRIX.CYRIX's CPU development road came to an abrupt end.
If Xu Zhenming didn't know this allusion, he would definitely be fooled by the bearded Johnson in front of him and deceived.
as predicted.
"Mr. Johnson, what price do we have to pay for Yiming Lab?"
"Our Yiming Group is authorized by the X86 architecture, do we have to pay for patent fees?"
Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin, who were sitting beside Xu Zhenming, were very interested in Johnson's proposal.
For them, the X86 architecture is already very mature after all, and there is a huge user base.Under this circumstance, Yiming Group can gain benefits as long as it joins. Why not?
Johnson looked at Xu Zhenming with a smile, and then extended a finger: "Our company wants to share the Foundry process technology of your group company."
This requirement is not low!
Hearing this, Xu Zhenming's smile increased.
"This is impossible! Unless your Intel company is willing to purchase a patent license."
"Your appetite is so big! Just an unsecured X86 license, you want our core technology. Humph!"
The faces of Hu Mingzhen and Zhang Nyjin suddenly changed, thinking that Johnson's unreasonable request was unreasonable.
But Johnson shook his head indifferently, "Xu Dong, will your group company's Foundry process technology apply for a patent? Once you apply for a patent, how do you keep it secret?"
There is some truth in what he said.
Intel’s masters are like clouds, and they can find clues only through the name of the patented technology.
For example, through FinFET process technology, immersion lithography technology and other words, they can set up a project to start research in this area.
Not only their company will be like this, the island countries Canon, Nikon and other companies will burn money to study these two process technology.
In fact, in another time and space, it was because of these two technologies that Wanwantai Electrical and Mechanical Co. was accepted by Intel and included in a small circle.Korea Guosanxin Electronics also used this technology stolen by Liang Songsong to become a world-class chip manufacturing giant.
Therefore, it is impossible for Xu Zhenming to prevent Intel Corporation from mastering FinFET process technology and immersion lithography technology.
Rather than defending and getting no benefits, he is planning to license these two patented technologies to Intel.The prerequisite is that Intel must be able to pay.
"One billion dollars! Your company is willing to pay 10 dollars in royalties, and our Yiming Group is willing to grant authorization." Thinking of this, Xu Zhenming also smiled and shook his finger.
Johnson was particularly arrogant, and Xu Zhenming was unambiguous and arrogant.
