96: Chapter 96 Atomic Layer Deposition Technology!

"Is this the solution you mentioned?"

Tang Manager held the documents Zhou Guangming handed over, feeling a bit apprehensive and even more nervous; his entire body was tense.

"You'll know once you take a look!" Zhou Fan said with a smile.

Hearing this, Tang Manager didn't hesitate any longer and opened the document bag.

He quickly flipped to the first page of the document, his gaze falling on the main content, and then his eyes froze.

"Atomic Layer Deposition technology!!!"

Tang Manager stood up abruptly, a look of disbelief on his face.

What had been troubling them all this time was the deposition technology for hafnium-based oxides. He never expected that the materials brought by Fanmi would be exactly this technology!

"Can this technical information solve our problem?" Mr. Shi finally couldn't help but speak up.

"It absolutely can..."

Tang Manager exhaled, trying his best to suppress his emotions, his gaze toward Zhou Fan becoming very complex.

Fanmi had brought him too many surprises. This was already the second time—another breakthrough core technology that they were currently powerless to develop themselves.

And it happened to solve the problem currently plaguing them: the most critical hafnium-based oxide deposition technology in high-k materials!

With this technology, the project they were currently working on could continue to move forward, and they now had the key to breaking through second-generation memory technology!

He suddenly realized that Loongson International's years of technical accumulation seemed almost laughable in front of Fanmi Technology, a company founded less than a year ago, especially since this company's chief technology officer was so young.

It was simply unimaginable!

"I'll go to the lab first. You guys can discuss the rest!"

Tang Manager didn't waste any more time, taking the technical materials and hurrying off toward the laboratory.

Watching Tang Manager's departing back, the corner of Mr. Shi's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

He just took their technology like that?

What on earth was this guy thinking!!

He turned to look at Zhou Fan and the others, smiled somewhat awkwardly, and shook his head helplessly.

"I'm sorry, everyone. Our Director Tang has this kind of impulsive personality. The research and development progress has been blocked recently, and they're just too anxious!"

"It's fine. Since we brought this technology here, we definitely intend to discuss a partnership!" Lei Jun smiled, expressing his understanding.

"Then let's talk in detail. What kind of cooperation model are we looking at?" Mr. Shi's heart settled.

"Before that, why don't we first talk about the future of chip foundry services?" At this moment, Zhou Fan's voice suddenly rang out.

Besides solving Tang Manager's problem, his main purpose for coming here was actually to discuss chip foundry services with Loongson International.

Cooperation with TSMC wasn't a long-term solution after all; problems could arise at any time. He actually preferred to focus on breakthroughs in domestic chip manufacturing technology, but Loongson Group didn't entirely belong to a Huaxia Technology company.

This company was registered abroad and was a joint-stock listed company. Although domestic interests would achieve a controlling stake in the future, to avoid unnecessary trouble, he still wanted to see the attitude of Loongson Group's top management.

"chip foundry?"

Hearing this, Mr. Shi was stunned for a moment but quickly reacted.

Lei Jun had discussed this matter with him more than once, even quite deeply, but Loongson International's situation was a bit special, and he didn't actually have the authority to make the final call.

"Chief Zhou, to be honest, I absolutely support this with both hands and feet, but I'm only in charge of the memory chip business..."

"After President Lei mentioned this last time, I reported it to the group's CEO. How about this? I'll take you directly to see the CEO!"

As he spoke, Mr. Shi stood up.

"Alright!"

Zhou Fan smiled and nodded gently.

The group quickly left the reception room.

...

Loongson Memory Chip Laboratory.

At this time, all the researchers were busy working. Tang Manager was studying the technical materials he had just received from Fanmi.

At the same time, he was directing everyone in the preparations before the experiment, his expression serious and inevitably a bit apprehensive.

"Pay attention to the ratio of the hafnium-based oxide; don't get it wrong!"

"The laboratory equipment parameters need to be recalibrated; they must be precise!"

"Little Liu, be careful with the environmental chamber settings as well. You should know the process..."

"..."

As instruction after instruction was given, Tang Manager's expression became increasingly solemn.

As time passed, he was still reviewing the technical materials. With his knowledge base and detailed documentation, he could naturally understand it. What he worried about was that any error in data would lead to the failure of the experiment!

This concerned whether second-generation memory technology could be developed and would also determine if their laboratory could become one of the new industry standard-setters.

If this experiment succeeded, it would surely be the glory of their lives!

"Everything is ready, Director Tang!"

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

Tang Manager looked up abruptly and saw the gazes of all the researchers fixed on him, their eyes flickering with fervent sparks.

"Then... let's begin!"

He stepped forward, personally operating the equipment, putting in the raw materials... performing the final ratio confirmation, and running the machine...

One process after another moved rapidly, and everyone became even more tense.

Only the roar of the machinery remained in the entire laboratory. It wasn't loud, but being inside it felt like being enveloped by an invisible pressure.

Especially for Tang Manager, though he appeared calm, his palms were actually sweating.

His gaze was fixed on the display monitors of every piece of equipment, carefully observing every change in data, his whole being entering a state of extreme focus.

"Refining equipment parameters are normal!"

"The current reaction state of the hafnium-based oxide is normal, matching the simulation expectations..."

"high dielectric constant and leakage current characteristics are currently stable, no abnormalities..."

"..."

As the experiment progressed, voices rang out in the laboratory from time to time.

Tang Manager listened to the reports, occasionally checking the data provided by Zhou Guangming against the parameters. He remained tense, not daring to relax even a bit.

Fortunately, the experimental process was entirely normal, and the complex procedures gradually reached their conclusion.

The faces of the researchers began to show signs of excitement, but since they hadn't seen the final result yet, they still suppressed their internal emotions.

Another ten minutes passed.

The roar of the machinery gradually died down, and final data points appeared on the display monitors one after another.

Everyone's hearts instantly leaped into their throats, and their gazes involuntarily turned toward Tang Manager again.

Tang Manager took a deep breath, calming his internal emotions.

He looked at the final result.

"..."