"Xiao Xu, after improving the performance of our NIL architecture chip, the performance has been optimized a lot. Do you have any ideas next?"
Mr. Ni handed the latest data report to Xu Li.
After two weeks of testing and optimized design, the performance of NIL architecture chips has now been improved, and the highest process can reach the 7nm level.
Coupled with the unique architecture and process technology, the heat accumulation problem of the chip during high-speed operation can be greatly reduced.
It was obviously easy to do CPU work, but Xu Li had other ideas after hearing this.
"Academician Ni, how about we design independent graphics cards and design and manufacture graphics cards at the 7nm and 14nm process levels based on our NIL architecture."
Generally speaking, the core of the CPU is lower than the core of the GPU, but in terms of computing power, the GPU is lower than the CPU.
However, the graphics card is not only composed of the GPU chip, but also the PCB board, technology and video memory.
"Do you want to develop your own independent graphics card?"
Mr. Ni was stunned for a moment.
“Yes, graphics cards are also an indispensable part of computers. Especially for people or companies engaged in graphic design and gaming industries, a good graphics card is rare. However, the entire mid-to-high-end international graphics card market is basically dominated by AMD.
With the monopoly of Invista, many domestic players and employees hope to have their own domestic independent graphics cards."
In terms of low-end graphics cards, domestic companies can design and produce them, but when looking for mid- to high-end graphics cards, they are basically OEMs from other brands.
For example, domestic Hongqi and Onda basically produce graphics cards from a certain company, Detong, which is an OEM company. Their graphics cards are famous for their average workmanship and large quantity. Even Invista has cited this company.
No way.
Invista currently cooperates with five domestic OEM companies: Longshuo, Xingwei, PNY, Jingxun and Jiaji.
In addition to her own factory, Aunt Su also cooperates with Sansang, Gexin and Taimei Electronics for graphics card OEM.
China has the ability to self-develop mid- to low-end graphics cards, but not high-end ones.
In addition to patent issues, there are also process issues, especially the production of the most core GPU chips, which requires advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography machines.
Therefore, this stuck technology has also slowed down the birth of domestic and international graphics card giants.
At the same time, military-level graphics cards cannot be commercialized or civilianized within a certain period of time, which is related to state secrets.
Furthermore, domestic R&D strength in this area is relatively weak, and there are no outstanding companies in graphics cards, especially in gaming graphics cards.
"Although this idea is very good, the design of the graphics card not only includes the GPU, but also requires work on the PCB panel and video memory." Academician Ni frowned.
In terms of graphics card design and R&D, in addition to technical requirements, there is also the need to avoid other companies' graphics card patents, otherwise it is easy to get caught.
"Actually, we don't need to worry about this problem. Let's not mention that our GPU design and manufacturing processes and architecture are different. On the PCB panel, we can also learn from other domestic manufacturers to carry out independent design and development, which can also avoid patents.
Barrier."
Xu Li chuckled.
"Well, your idea is also feasible, but I'm not good at graphics cards. However, I have a student who used to work at Gexin and was engaged in graphics card design. If you don't think I'm nepotistic, Xu, I can recommend him to
You."
Mr. Ni nodded and pondered for a moment.
"How could it be? I'm eager to accept the people you always introduce to me,"
For Suiren Technology, especially semiconductor R&D personnel, as long as they are capable and have good character, he is very welcome.
Since Academician Ni has talked about him as a student, he has his own merits. In terms of judging people, Mr. Ni is still very good at it.
"Okay, I'll call him and talk to him after get off work. If he's willing to come, I'll let him call you then."
"Then I'm sorry to bother you."
"Sigh~ No matter how troublesome it is, he is doing research and development. But if he agrees to come to your place, I won't talk about salary and benefits. The most important thing is to give this kid a certain amount of autonomy to lead the team.
Develop a project."
Academician Ni obviously knows his student very well, otherwise he would not have said such a thing.
Xu Li laughed when he heard this: "If he has the ability and character he deserves, let alone autonomy, it will not be impossible for him to be responsible for a laboratory alone."
For such talents, there is no problem in being responsible for a laboratory.
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Tongji University
"This semester's classes are over here. Go back and review carefully. We will have the final exam in two weeks. Then you can enjoy the winter vacation that you have been dreaming about."
After Lin Yingchang finished speaking, he announced that get out of class could be dismissed.
The students left the classroom in a hurry, and he packed his things and was about to leave, when the cell phone in his pocket rang.
The caller ID turned out to be my tutor.
But why is my teacher calling me at this time? Is there something important?
"Hey! Teacher!"
"Ying Chang, I have something to tell you here. You should be aware of Suiren Technology, right? They are preparing to develop their own graphics cards. Do you have any ideas?"
Lin Yingchang fell silent immediately after listening.
He was invited to join Gexin after receiving his master's degree from Longke Academy to engage in graphics card R&D and design work.
I had high expectations at the beginning, but since Ge Xin changed the president, it conflicted with his ideas, and he was gradually marginalized.
Out of anger, he resolutely resigned, and then became a teacher at Tongji University on the recommendation of his teacher, Academician Ni.
Of course, it’s not that I didn’t consider working for other domestic graphics card manufacturers, but in the end I was disappointed.
If it weren't for his teacher's phone call today, he would have planned to be a teacher and professor for the rest of his life, so that he would be safe and sound.
But there is always a vague unwillingness in my heart...
"Ying Chang, how are you thinking?"
"Since it is the teacher who called me personally, I will take time to fly to Fengcheng this week to talk to the person in charge of Suiren."
Lin Yingchang thought for a while and finally decided.
Since it was recommended by my mentor, it must have certain strength and environment.
He also knows that his teacher has suffered a lot in the past, and now he is very judgmental in selecting people.
"Okay, I will explain it to the chairman of Suiren. I will give you his contact information when the time comes, and you can just chat on your own."
After hanging up the phone, he realized that he was the only one left in the classroom.
After checking the time on my phone, I picked up my bag and left the classroom.