112: Chapter 112 Was Vanmi the driving force behind the technological breakthrough?

Loongson International.

A group of four was heading to the Memory Chip Technology Department for an inspection. Leading them was a middle-aged man, around 40 years old, wearing a black jacket with a serious expression. He was none other than the new president of Loongson International, Wang Weiguo. The group chatted as they walked.

"How are the negotiations for the procurement and technology R&D authorization of the 28nm lithography machine going?"

Wang Weiguo's tone was serious, and a sense of gravity could clearly be heard in it.

Since the previous president of Loongson International stepped down due to the lawsuit from TSMC, he had not relaxed for a single moment after taking over the position.

As internal strife intensified, his pressure was increasing day by day. With no other choice, he had to handle both management and business operations.

"There is no progress for now. Our procurement and authorization applications have been rejected repeatedly. I'm afraid in the short term..." The manager in charge of external procurement beside him spoke up quickly, his tone filled with gravity.

"As expected!"

Wang Weiguo sighed inwardly. With the technological development and rising power of China, he had clearly felt the subtle change in attitude from some foreign cutting-edge technology giants towards the domestic market.

He had also gained a deeper understanding of the arrogant attitude of those giant enterprises.

The 28nm process lithography machine was ASM's most cutting-edge product, and it was heavily restricted by foreign technology blockade policies. Especially for exports to China, it was extremely strict. If one used their technology, one had to follow their requirements for production and R&D.

Otherwise, it would be met with technology blockade and suppression.

TSMC had already obtained authorization and was conducting R&D on the 28nm process, while Loongson International had fallen far behind. According to current trends, they would only become increasingly passive in the high-end smart chip business.

Due to the compensation payments from the failed lawsuit, the entire group was facing a financial crisis, and Wang Weiguo urgently needed to find a breakthrough direction.

"Fanmi Technology previously came to discuss chip manufacturing technology cooperation and chip foundry services with us. Do you know about this, President Wang?"

"Hmm, I've heard of it!" Wang Weiguo nodded. After taking office, the former president had told him about it, but his attitude towards this matter was actually similar to that of the former president.

"45nm process chip foundry services are fine, but we need to wait and see regarding technology cooperation. Their foundation is too weak; the semiconductor industry is not as simple as they think..."

Wang Weiguo had already thought about this matter and spoke directly at this moment.

He had naturally heard of Fanmi Technology, an up-and-coming tech enterprise in the smartphone circle this year that had produced many R&D achievements.

But he was even clearer that the development of the semiconductor industry required massive technological accumulation. This was also the reason why Loongson International had long been suppressed by TSMC; their technology was inferior to others, and they were tightly restricted by patents, making it too difficult to surpass them.

And Fanmi Technology, after all, was just a mobile phone company. Their self-developed system was software engineering, and their Fast Charging Technology was just small-scale stuff; it was completely incomparable to truly high-end, sophisticated technologies like chip manufacturing.

Therefore, at least until now, he did not think Fanmi had the qualifications to cooperate with Loongson International in chip manufacturing technology.

"Fanmi has a strategic partnership with us in memory chip technology, and I heard that the Memory Chip Technology Department has made significant breakthroughs in recent months!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Wang Weiguo was a bit surprised. He had just taken office and was not very clear about this matter.

Coming to the Memory Chip Project Department this time was actually to understand the situation here.

"President Wang???"

At this moment, the group had arrived outside the laboratory of the Memory Chip Project Department. A figure had just walked out from inside and, seeing the group arrive, immediately came up to greet them.

Mr. Shi was stunned for a moment after seeing Wang Weiguo and the others, because he hadn't received any news about leaders coming down for an inspection beforehand.

But he quickly reacted, realizing it must have been a surprise inspection initiated by this new president on a whim.

"Manager Shi, in such a hurry, where are you going?" Wang Weiguo asked with a smile.

Because of the breakthrough in memory technology, Mr. Shi still had a hint of excitement on his face. He had originally been preparing to report this good news upwards. Hearing Wang Weiguo's words, he immediately spoke up:

"President Wang, I was just about to find you to report that our memory chip technology has made a major breakthrough and has already entered the sample manufacturing and testing phase of the LPDDR2 standard!!"

"LPDDR2 standard?"

Wang Weiguo was stunned.

According to his understanding, the memory chip field was generally still using the LPDDR1 standard. The LPDDR2 standard that suddenly popped out of Mr. Shi's mouth made him feel a bit confused.

"That's right, and this is also the good news I want to report to you. Once our sample testing passes, it is very likely that we will redefine the new standard for the memory chip industry!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an immediate gasp. Wang Weiguo's eyes lit up, and he instantly realized the importance of this matter.

"Are you telling the truth? Redefining industry standards???"

He couldn't quite believe it. As a seasoned practitioner in the semiconductor industry, he naturally knew that in the past, several foreign giant companies had maintained leading technology in the memory chip field.

Now, suddenly hearing Mr. Shi say that Loongson International was going to redefine industry standards, this was tantamount to a bombshell, leaving him a bit dizzy.

"How would I dare to joke about such a thing!"

Mr. Shi said with a wry smile, but he also understood Wang Weiguo's mood at this moment.

When he first heard this news, he also couldn't believe it and had confirmed it with Tang Manager many times.

"Good, very good!!!"

After receiving a definite answer, Wang Weiguo's mood was somewhat invigorated, and he couldn't help but pat Mr. Shi on the shoulder: "You have done a great job!"

He immediately realized that the breakthrough direction he had been racking his brains to find had now seemingly delivered itself to him.

If Loongson International's memory chip technology could truly redefine industry standards, the impact would be absolutely enormous.

Countless incoming orders... the boost to the company's R&D capabilities... and especially the elevation of its industry status, all played a pivotal role!

"President Wang, we really dare not take the credit... Most of this major technological breakthrough is thanks to our partner, the chief technology officer of Fanmi Technology. Speaking of it, I feel a bit ashamed..."

Listening to Wang Weiguo's praise, Mr. Shi shook his head with a wry smile. He dared not conceal anything; such things could not be hidden anyway, so it was better to be honest.

"What?" Hearing this, Wang Weiguo was stunned instantly, and the smile on his face froze.

His expression gradually returned to calm. He never expected that Fanmi Technology had a hand in this, and was even the main force behind the technological breakthrough?

The chief technology officer of Fanmi...

He had also heard about this person from the former president, who was said to be very young. At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a bit shocked.

He had originally thought that Fanmi Technology only had strong R&D capabilities in the mobile phone field, but he didn't expect that they were also hiding their capabilities in the semiconductor industry, which had no technological accumulation at all.

Not only did they help Loongson International achieve a technological breakthrough, but they were also going to set new industry standards!

This was incredible!

After the shock, he instantly realized that his previous judgment of Fanmi was probably severely underestimated!

Thinking of this, he fell into deep thought and suddenly remembered Fanmi's previous proposal to cooperate with them on chip manufacturing technology...

If this breakthrough in memory chip technology was indeed led by Fanmi Technology, then it clearly proved their R&D capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

The upcoming cooperation might also be an opportunity, an opportunity for Loongson International to completely break free from its current predicament!!

Thinking of this, his eyes grew brighter and brighter!

"President Shi, President Lei from Fanmi Technology is here!" At this moment, Mr. Shi's secretary walked over from behind and said.

"Good, I got it!"

Mr. Shi nodded and then looked at Wang Weiguo.

Wang Weiguo just thought for a moment.

"Let's go, let's go meet him together!"