Chapter 689 The Development of Xinghuo Electronics Factory
When professors, scholars, experts, and representatives from electronics factories present found out that the chips used in the projector were designed by Spark EDA, their excitement and pride could not be expressed in words.
"Spark EDA is much better than what we use, and Mr. Cao can use it to design DMD chips, so I can also use it to design chips with similar functions."
"Our electronics factory must purchase a terminal for the Spark EDA software so that all designers and engineers can use such good software."
"The functions are so powerful and the price is very affordable. What else do you need to consider? Buy it! Buy it to the max!"
At this moment, the same thought flashed in everyone's mind.
Due to the "ban", they are unable to use the most advanced EDA software in the Western world, which greatly limits the development of the domestic electronics semiconductor industry.
The emergence of Spark EDA has undoubtedly filled this gap.
Moreover, Spark EDA has powerful functions and is very cheap, which makes everyone present feel like they have found a treasure.
Several leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Wen Youming, Zhu Feng and others, looked at each other and smiled slightly.
This investment was successful.
After Xinghuo EDA is officially launched, they will definitely have a share of the credit.
After all, this EDA software was developed in cooperation with Cao Weidong.
They even thought about applying to the above when they go back to see if they can purchase several sets of EDA software in all universities. This would be beneficial to the country and also beneficial to cultivating students' abilities and interests.
Cao Weidong smiled lightly.
He knew the press conference was a success.
There is a huge domestic demand for electronic semiconductors. This is a huge industry. In the past, due to limited tools, good chips have not been designed in China, and related industries have stagnated. With the birth of Spark EDA software, this situation will definitely be solved.
Change.
It can even be said that for a long time to come, the country's chip industry may enter a chaotic era without expansion.
The press conference is still going on.
Engineers from Xinghuo Electronics Factory came on stage one after another to further explain the various performances of Xinghuo EDA.
Next was the leader of the Ministry of Science and Technology, who gave a speech on Spark EDA.
In this speech, Minister Wen Youming spoke passionately about the difficult situation of China's semiconductor industry and the difficulty of breakthroughs. At the same time, he clearly expressed the Ministry of Science and Technology's support for Spark Electronics Semiconductor Factory, a semi-state-owned and semi-private enterprise.
Everyone here was refreshed, and they all read the attitude of the Ministry of Science and Technology from this speech.
So after the press conference ended, the price was announced, and orders were officially accepted, the auditorium suddenly became excited.
Domestic universities, chip research units, electronic semiconductor factories, research institutes and other units have come forward to place orders.
Orders came in like raindrops.
This hot scene far exceeded the expectations of the leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
"Okay, okay, China Electronics Semiconductor is expected to rise."
Wen Youming sighed with emotion, and the corners of his eyes became a little warm.
After the press conference officially ended, Cao Weidong chose a state-owned hotel next to the assembly hall, booked the entire hotel, and invited factory cadres and technical backbones to have a meal to celebrate.
Of course, he did not forget the hard-working ordinary employees. He arranged for the canteen to prepare sumptuous meals in advance and prepared a red envelope for everyone.
At the celebration banquet, leaders from the Ministry of Science and Technology were also present.
Wen Youming took a few bites and asked about the sales situation.
Secretary Yang Xiaoxu took out the information prepared in advance.
Cao Weidong took a few glances.
"Leader Wen, today's sales are about 7 million yuan, and we have received more than 30 sets of orders."
"Of course, this is only the first day. I believe that as today's events are publicized, we will have more orders."
Wen Youming was sighing at first, and then he was surprised by how expensive EDA software is.
A set of EDA software is almost equivalent to a year's net profit of a small state-owned enterprise, and this is just a chip design tool.
Cao Weidong explained with a smile.
"Leader Wen, you can't calculate the accounts like this. Don't look at the price of the product itself, but the actual value it brings. Using Spark EDA, you can design a popular product that may bring in a million
, the added value is two million, compared with the price of a set of two or three hundred thousand, it is very cheap."
"And before us, there was no experience in designing EDA in China, so the initial investment would cost a lot of money. To be honest, the one billion I invested in Xinghuo Electronics Factory earlier was almost all spent. If I didn't have any more
As a result, Xinghuo may be disbanded."
"Leader Wen, you need to help us get more orders so that I can recover my blood so that I can carry out iterative upgrades."
Finally, Cao Weidong said half-jokingly.
Wen Youming patted his chest and said.
"No problem, I'll do it when I get back."
After drinking a glass of wine, Wen Youming began to ask Cao Weidong about his next plan.
Cao Weidong thought for a while and said.
"I have two plans for the time being. One is to continue to optimize Spark EDA and strive to reach international standards as soon as possible, or even surpass international standards. The second is to build a chip production line to produce DMD chips."
"The DMD chip is the one you mentioned..."
After a pause, and after hearing the reminder from the person next to him, Wen Youming continued.
"Yes, that's the projector. Could it be that Xinghuo Electronics Factory plans to make a projector?"
Cao Weidong smiled.
"This is just one of our products. In the future, Xinghuo will provide more products to the society."
Wen Youming picked up the wine glass in his hand.
"I wish you will get your wish soon."
Cao Weidong raised his wine glass.
"I wish the motherland prosperity and strength."
Wen Youming was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Yes, I wish the motherland prosperity and strength!"
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Xinghuo Electronics Factory.
In the conference room, Cao Weidong was listening to the factory cadres' work reports with a serious face.
"We have recruited many engineers from the factory and have started the second phase of Spark EDA research. It is expected to improve the following functional modules..."
"The first batch of Spark EDA promotions have been launched, and we have received domestic orders...the total order amount...and some overseas orders..."
"The DMD chip production line has been debugged, and the first batch of chips has been produced and taped out...yield rate...cost..."
"We received a request from a friend to produce chips on our behalf and are currently waiting for a reply..."
Cao Weidong listened attentively, nodding from time to time, writing and drawing in his notebook from time to time, and interrupting from time to time to ask a few questions.
After all the work was reported one by one, Cao Weidong said.
"EDA software can be sold to the outside world. Our future lies overseas, and we will eventually have to compete with the three overseas giants."
"In addition, whether the employees on the production line are well trained and whether our products are patented, these matters must be handled properly in advance."
"As for chip foundry..."
Cao Weidong thought for a while.
"Chip foundry is also possible, but it requires more manpower, a larger factory site, and more comprehensive equipment. When our factory is ready, we can consider this business."