Chapter 295 Misunderstanding
After leaving the laser laboratory, the Japanese delegation continued to inspect the 0.5-micron process chip production line of the Panhan Research Institute. Of course, in order to avoid them from seeing the problem, the lithography machine part can only be viewed from a distance and cannot be played with. Even so, when a real 0.5-micron wire appears in front of them, even Toshiba people have to admire it.
Although the entire production line was obviously upgraded and modified based on the 0.8 micron wire, the entire production cost has also been greatly reduced. The entire 0.5 micron production line produced in Japan costs at least 20 million US dollars. However, in China, the 0.5 micron wire may only cost 10 million RMB. The cost gap here is enough to smooth out the shortage of yield. If you add the cheap monocrystalline silicon from the Fanhan monocrystalline silicon factory, the cost of the Fanhan Group's chip production line is actually very much lower than that of foreign wafer factories.
As we were about to leave, Zhao Dajian took Shiro Santaro's hand and asked earnestly: "Mr. Shiro Santaro, you are an expert in lithography. How about our production line? Is it true that high-density quartz materials are used as lithography lenses? Is it really no longer promising to use high-density quartz materials as lithography lenses?"
"That's right, it's hard to say." Joseon Santaro laughed and said, "After all the roads lead to Rome. Although high-density quartz materials are outdated in Japan, they may be able to take a different path under the low-level environment in China. But..."
"What is it?" Zhao Dajian asked worriedly: "Is it our technology? Where isn't it good enough?"
"No, no. I want to say that the refractive index of quartz materials is only 1.6 after all, which means that Chinese peers must work more than we Japanese." Although Joe Santaro said it implicitly, the core meaning is clear. He is telling Zhao Dajian that using high-density quartz materials will lead to more unpredictable consequences in lithography machine research and lead to problems in the research progress.
His core idea is very clear, which is to hope to provoke the operation department responsible for operation and production and the technical department responsible for technological research and development in the Panhan Research Institute. There will inevitably be conflicts between the two due to different purposes. The Technology Department definitely hopes to master independent intellectual property rights and independently develop, but the core interest of the operation department is to put into production as soon as possible.
After a whole day of visit, the Japanese delegation returned to the hotel where they lived in the imperial capital. As soon as they entered the door, Mitaro Tsuki dragged Matsuda Reito and went to his room to hold a brief meeting.
"Matsuda, we must relax the lithography machine's export to China as soon as possible!" Chuo Santaro bowed earnestly to the end and asked Reito Matsuda.
"If this is a 0.8 micron wire, there is no problem." Matsuda Reito stood up in a hurry and replied.
Shiro Santaro shook his head anxiously and said, "No. The worst is 0.5 micron wire. Once the Chinese expand the production scale of their 0.5 micron process lithography machine, the 0.8 micron wire will soon lose its value. The Chinese have great advantages in labor and raw materials. If Fanhan Group gets the order from Huajing, it will soon expand its production capacity explosively!"
Reito Matsuda sat on the sofa and said hesitantly: "But the latest development in our country is only 0.35 micron technology, which is selling 0.5 micron process lithography machines to China. It will bring the technical level between the two countries to a dangerous level."
"The Chinese have brought the technology to a dangerous level!" Chuo Santaro said angrily: "You can see that the Chinese have not only developed the 0.5 micron process technology, but are also developing the core technology of the 0.35 micron process lithography machine. If they cannot be stopped, our electronics industry will face severe challenges!"
"This matter is hard to say. I see this visit to the Panhan Research Institute. There are big problems. It is hard to say that the Chinese are cheating, and this is not impossible." Matsuda Reito is an expert with a deep understanding of the Chinese technology community. He is not unaware of this situation: "A few years ago, a Chinese named Lin Zhenhua got a five-axis machining center from the United States with a little knowledge of the art. The Chinese have a criminal record in making fraud..."
"How can this be the same!" Of course, Shiro Shintaro's butt was to sit on Nikon's side. From Nikon's perspective, instead of ensuring that the Chinese do not produce 0.5 micron process chips, it is better to kill their efforts to invest in research in lithography machines. The Chinese can produce 0.5 micron process chips, and those who are anxious to get angry should be downstream wafer manufacturers such as Intel and Toshiba. Maybe putting a catfish in it can also prompt them to update the equipment as soon as possible.
However, the Panhan Group's lithography machine research and development capabilities are a real threat to Nikon. If he cannot strangle him to death when he is still weak, he might be another Canon in a few years. You should know that the market for lithography machines is small, whether it is Nikon or Asma, you can't eat enough with just the cutting-edge part of the products. Moreover, with the cost-effectiveness of Chinese products, you may soon be able to eat up the midstream and downstream lithography machine market.
At that time, Nikon and Asmay will be guarding the remaining 0.35 micron process, and they will really starve to death.
"I have recorded several data from the laser laboratory of the Panhan Research Institute. Matsuda Sangda can consult after returning to China. These data cannot be obtained correctly without a 0.35 micron process lens. This alone shows that the Panhan Research Institute is definitely not a simple deception. With the ability to process lenses of the 0.35 process lithography machine, even if they want to use this to pry open the door to the embargo on China, we must consider it carefully!"
Shiro Santaro stomped his feet and threatened: "If you can't snipe the Panhan Group in the market, things may happen unexpected developments! A Panhan Group is not afraid, but with this example, it is difficult to guarantee that no Chinese companies will follow the trend. In this way, they will increase China's scientific research investment and will have a greater threat to Japan's industry!"
Matsuda Renren spread his hands and said helplessly: "Zhuo Sanjun, this kind of thing is not something you and I can decide. All we can do is come with our eyes and ears, and report the facts we see and hear to the country truthfully."
"Of course, please ask Matsuda-kun for everything!" Joseon Santaro bowed deeply again.
Just as the Japanese were holding a brief meeting, the Panhan Imperial Capital Research Institute suddenly became excited. In order to introduce the Japanese production line, Zhao Dajian, the director of the Operations Department, actually smiled at the dean as if nothing had happened and forced the Japanese to visit the laser laboratory. Somehow, it spread like wildfire.
More than a dozen young and energetic researchers surrounded Zhao Dajian after leaving the Japanese tour group. The young men, who were full of energy, were indignant of his servitude to the Japanese, and on the other hand, they also wanted to gain favor in front of the young, beautiful and quirky smile, and couldn't help but curse him.
"Zhao Dajian, you traitor! You are just the minister of the operations department. Why do you disobey Dean Xiao's order?"
"I think he should check his financial problems. Maybe he has collected money from the Japanese!"
"Yes, check him! Not only do you have to check him, but you also have to check his wife and children to see if they are already Japanese!"
"Bah, a dog traitor! What's there to check? Even if he's fine, he's definitely a spiritual Japanese!"
"That's right! Beat him! Beat the little Japanese dog slave!"
"Fight! Fight!"
A group of people surrounded Zhao Dajian, and as they spoke, they became angry. They started to push him one after another.
After Xiao Feifei got the news, she arrived at the scene as soon as possible. She originally wanted to stop everyone's excessive behavior, but saw Zhao Dajian shook his head slightly and begging her not to intervene. Jiang Qingyue frowned and asked Xiao Feifei for advice, "Dean, do you think you want to explain to the comrades..."
Xiao Feifei's smile that had never disappeared on her face disappeared. She bit her lip and shook her head with difficulty.
The Panhan Institute is not a national research institution and does not have the power to implement strict discipline. The Japanese have their own information channels. Although they may not be able to find out any technical details, it is not difficult to understand the situation in personnel. It is difficult to say that in such a large research institute, none of the thousands of researchers and logistics employees can be linked to the Japanese.
If I come forward at this time, the previous drama will be in vain.
"What do you know? The Japanese are so advanced in technology, so we should learn humbly!" Although Zhao Dajian was in the encirclement, he still retorted stubbornly.
"Hey, you're getting more and more excited!" Angry shouts sounded in the encirclement: "Brothers, I have to show him something powerful today!"
"Call the police." Xiao Feifei looked at Zhao Dajian with complicated eyes and suddenly fell to the ground among several strong researchers. But at this time, Zhao Dajian looked at Xiao Feifei's face, but not only did he not have any fear of violence, but he was full of relief.
When the police arrived, Zhao Dajian's mouth and nose were already bleeding, his face was blue and purple, as if he had knocked over the ink bottle, and the big collar on his chest was stained with blood. His embarrassing appearance did not win much favor for him from the police. After learning the reason for the incident, he just registered for business.
When asked whether he wanted to hold the assailant responsible, Zhao Dajian thought for a long time, but finally shook his head.
Chapter completed!