Technology derived

Chapter 426 is a joke (second more)

At the same time, in Hsinchu City, Taiwan Island, TSMC Chairman Zhang Zhongmou was entertaining an unexpected and precious guest just as Wang Fan was on the verge of firing his gun.

This person is none other than Apple CEO Cook, a former major customer of TSMC.

For Cook's late-night visit, Zhang Zhongmou couldn't help being moved, especially at such a sensitive juncture.

Therefore, upon hearing Cook's sudden late-night visit, Zhang Zhongmou didn't care about the woman beside him, so he casually put on a piece of clothing and hurried out the door.

Seeing Cook, Zhang Zhongmou couldn't help but lose his temper with excitement. This is their only savior for TSMC at the moment!
However, Zhang Zhongmou's long-term experience in shopping malls quickly stabilized him.

He knows that at this critical moment, although TSMC needs Apple very much, Apple also needs TSMC, otherwise Cook would not choose to come to the door in the middle of the night.

And if he realizes too much, he will be at a disadvantage, and the next negotiation will be very unfavorable to TSMC!
So Zhang Zhongmou suppressed the joy in his heart, and as usual, he said calmly: "Mr. Cook, I don't know what's the point of coming here at this time?"

Cook frowned slightly, thinking that before Zhang Zhongmou was angry, Apple abandoned TSMC and turned to Mortal Technology, causing TSMC's stock price to plummet.

So, Cook said with a smile: "Come to the door in the middle of the night, naturally there is an important cooperation, and discuss with Zhang Dong."

"Cooperation? Didn't you Apple completely turn to mortal technology? What else can we cooperate with TSMC?" Zhang Zhongmou said angrily, with anger in his heart.

Being abandoned by Apple this time is a big blow to TSMC. Therefore, even if Apple cannot pay the price, it must win the upper hand in language.

"Hehe." Cook smiled awkwardly. Apple was indeed at fault for this matter: "Don't blame Mr. Zhang. The situation was compelling at the time, and Apple had no choice but to. It seems that Samsung has compromised. There is really no way."

What Cook said made Zhang Zhongmou feel better, and the result he wanted was nothing more than continued cooperation between Apple and TSMC. Therefore, Zhang Zhongmou did not dare to vent his anger too much. In case Cook was forced to stop playing with TSMC, Then they can only cry.

Therefore, Zhang Zhongmou was very smart to accept it as soon as he saw it, and said: "That's it, it's just that what you've done is a big blow to us. Frankly speaking, we don't trust you a little bit. If you cooperate this time, we will come back at the end." We can’t afford the consequences of betraying the water.”

"Chairman Zhang is worrying too much. This time Apple came here with sincerity, as usual." Cook said with a smile: "As you know in the current form, Apple and TSMC are in a mutually beneficial relationship with common interests. The foundation is destined for our long-term cooperation."

"The entire semiconductor field is nothing more than TSMC, Intel, and Samsung. Because of the essential conflict of interests, it is impossible for Apple to hand over all the large chip orders to Samsung, and it will not even cooperate with Samsung in the future. This chip gate incident has made Apple has been hit hard. Whether it is an unintentional mistake caused by Samsung's immature 14nm technology, or a deliberate mistake caused by their best technology not being used by Apple, but this cooperation is basically the last cooperation, and it will be difficult for Apple in the future. Trust Samsung again."

Zhang Zhongmou nodded: "I know these things. Intel is mainly in the PC field and is not good at mobile chips. Apple doesn't consider it. Samsung's interests are opposite. Therefore, we TSMC is Apple's best partner. But Mortal Technology broke out halfway, you Apple and Huawei have completely fallen for mortal technology!"

Cook shook his head with a smile: "That's just a stopgap measure, Mr. Zhang, you also know that Mortal Technology has only entered the field of chip foundry. Even if there is no problem with the technology, the production capacity is limited, especially the high-end 14nm production capacity. I am afraid that the entire Mortal Technology , There are not many 14nm lithography machines, how can I get a big order from Apple?"

Zhang Zhongmou finally laughed: "Mr. Cook means that Apple's large chip orders will continue to be handed over to TSMC for OEM?"

Cook nodded: "Yes, the situation was pressing at the time. We, Apple, agreed to hand over the large order of chips to Mortal Technology. There was a premise. That is, Mortal Technology can meet Apple's production capacity and can guarantee the use of advanced and mature technology. Otherwise, Apple has the right to choose other OEMs!"

"So, turning to Mortal Technology is just a temporary benefit. In the end, Mortal Technology's 14nm production capacity is not enough, and Apple can completely hand over the chip order to TSMC? Is this really no problem?" Zhang Zhongmou was overjoyed, but still endured Can't stop asking.

Cook nodded: "There is no problem. This treaty is written in black and white in the cooperation agreement between Mortal Technology and Apple. There is no problem. Therefore, I came here in the middle of the night to communicate with you TSMC. Everything now is just a temporary expediency The plan will not affect our cooperation. And you TSMC should also be prepared!"

"Don't worry, Mr. Cook, TSMC's strength is not comparable to ordinary technology. In terms of production capacity, TSMC will fully tilt towards Apple and make active preparations. Although TSMC is currently in a very passive position, as long as Apple and Apple are guaranteed TSMC’s cooperation is not a problem, everything is worth it!”

Zhang Zhongmou said with a smile, he seemed to see the dawn of victory, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Of course, if there is really any problem, there is only one, unless Mortal Technology's [-]nm production capacity is sufficient, and it can really swallow all of Apple's large chip orders!" Cook sneered.

In front of Wang Fan, he looked friendly and respectful, but behind his back he couldn't help but sneer.

Above the mall, there are not many words to believe.

"Mortal Technology can really swallow Apple's big order? Haha! This is definitely the biggest joke of this century. Of course, if Mortal Technology can really do it, we at TSMC will all admit it! And admit to the outside world that our TSMC is in the semiconductor industry The field will always be the second in the millennium, and their mortal technology is the first! Haha!" Zhang Zhongmou mocked.

"Ha ha!"

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Regarding the 14nm production capacity of Mortal Technology, Apple and TSMC are 1 unbelievers!

You must know that Mortal Technology only has a few 14nm lithography machines, how to ensure 14nm production capacity?

What's more, there are some things that money cannot buy, such as 14nm lithography machines.

In addition, the fabs of Mortal Technology were all acquired temporarily, and they were uneven, so they couldn't be big tools at all.

Therefore, Mortal Technology's 14nm production capacity is a joke!
But they didn't know that it wasn't them who really laughed at the end!
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