Technology derived

Chapter 534 Warm water boiled frog

After Zhang Zhongmou's words fell, the whole room was silent, full of despair, and of course, panic and anxiety.

14/16nm, 20nm, and 28nm are all lost, and the future of TSMC is bleak.

Apple, Huawei, and MediaTek have all terminated their cooperation and canceled all orders. TSMC's current situation is very problematic.

Of course, TSMC still has orders from some small chip manufacturers.

But how much do these orders add up to?
Is it enough to plug the gap between TSMC's teeth?Is it enough to maintain TSMC's daily expenses?
You know, even if TSMC's fabs are shut down and idle, the cost of schedule maintenance and upkeep is scary.

What's more, there are employees' wages!

Thinking of this, everyone's face was extremely ugly.

The current situation of TSMC seems to be insufficient to describe even words like "the end of the mountain"!

Looking at the expressions of the crowd, Zhang Zhongmou's face darkened a bit, so he could only comfort him:

"Don't be discouraged. We TSMC, even if there is no chip order from Apple, Huawei, and MediaTek, we still have the world's most high-end, most advanced, and largest number of fabs, as well as the world's best semiconductor employees. It is the wealth of our TSMC, and it is our strong foundation!"

However, the old director beside him shook his head: "Before, those most advanced fabs were indeed our TSMC's greatest wealth. But now they are also the biggest burden! You know, there are not enough orders, and the fabs have no I can't support it!"

Yes, there are not enough chip orders, there is not enough income, and the fab has been unable to make ends meet, so the fab can only close down.

Otherwise, IBM will not sell the fab to Globalfoundries for nothing, and pay $15 billion!
Therefore, TSMC is now also facing this dilemma. It cannot make ends meet, and either closes down or sells it!
"That's right, our technical staff are nothing but burdensome. Even if they are dismissed, they will need an unlimited liquidated damages and severance pay! You must know that no matter how good they are, it doesn't make sense, because mortal semiconductors have already entered the intelligent machinery industry. The era has long since gotten rid of the need for manpower!" Another director echoed.

Zhang Zhongmou's face changed again. None of the directors of TSMC is fuel-efficient.

His few words can't fool the other party at all.

Therefore, Zhang Zhongmou had no choice but to say: "Yes, you are right. The current TSMC is indeed in dire straits. But we still have hope."

"Aside from other things, in the long run, as long as this difficult time passes, the advantages of mortal semiconductors will disappear in the 10-nanometer era. At that time, it will be our opportunity."

Zhang Zhongmou went on to say: "From a close look, our overall strength is still the strongest. What we lack is mortal semiconductor technology and new models. But our background is strong. As long as we catch up in technology, no matter what method we use , the future, no one can say!"

After Zhang Zhongmou finished speaking, another director stood up and retorted: "What you said is very beautiful, but it is too idealistic. The ideal is unacceptable. Sorry."

Zhang Zhongmou shook his head and said in a cold voice:
"Now we are all jumping on board. You can't accept it if you want to. TSMC's stock price is actually related to your interests, wealth, social status, and even social status! I believe that no one is willing to sell TSMC's stock price now. The stock in my hand. Because it is too cheap, and our future is not without opportunities!"

What Zhang Zhongmou said was very true and reasonable.

Everyone nodded, the current form is like this.

It is impossible for anyone to dump or sell the TSMC stock in their hands like this.

After all, it is only one-third of the original value, even if there is a premium, how much can it be?No one is willing to let it go.

Therefore, the only way out is to fight side by side, let TSMC's stock rise a bit, and then make plans!

"Okay, Director Zhang, I agree with what you said, but how to do it specifically, in this regard..." The old director said: "You know, the current situation of TSMC is critical. The longer it drags on, the worse it will be for us."

Zhang Zhongmou nodded: "The rise of mortal semiconductors is not a disaster for our TSMC family, but a disaster for the entire semiconductor field. You know, even Samsung and Intel are equally uncomfortable. Even ASML has a sense of crisis, because What they can't do, mortal technology can do!"

"You mean, Lian Zong?"

Zhang Zhongmou said: "That's right, we will work together with Samsung, Intel, and ASML to communicate with each other, establish a joint R&D center, and jointly develop 10nm, and strive to successfully launch 10nm within one year. In this way, the three of us still have a chance to turn around , while Mortal Semiconductor is out because of the lack of key equipment at 10nm. Otherwise, no one can compete with Mortal Semiconductor, especially in the 14nm era."

"500 14nm lithography machines are scary to think about." The old director agreed: "But 14nm, just give up like this? Just wait for a year in vain?"

Zhang Zhongmou sighed, and said earnestly: "Not necessarily, if there is really no breakthrough in 14 nanometers, we can only give up. But the technology of mortal semiconductors, whether it is lithography machine upgrades or intelligent production technology, we must get it. Regardless What method do you use? If you can buy it with money, that’s the best. If it’s not possible, even if you steal it, you have to steal it! Even use those powers..."

"Seconded!"

"Seconded!"

"Seconded!"

……

Finally, the emergency meeting came to an end.

The whole TSMC does not seem to have any big moves on the surface, but in fact, it is frequently killing moves.

The high-spirited core management on weekdays are all busy now, traveling around the world tirelessly.

Even the directors who drink big tea on weekdays have begun to work hard for TSMC!
Intel in the United States, Samsung in South Korea, ASML in the Netherlands, and even Nikon in the island country...

They were everywhere, and even though they acted very carefully, they still did not escape Wang Fan's eyes.

Fighting against a giant like TSMC, Wang Fan will naturally not be negligent, and of course he will not care too much.

Up to now, it is the era of mortal semiconductors, and the era of Wang Fan's harvest.

The only difference is that the harvesting methods are different.

However, Wang Fan needs to consider how to weaken the reaction of European and American countries and avoid excessive situations, which will cause countries to intervene, block, and even confront political regimes.

After all, the wings of mortal science and technology are not yet full, so there is no need to get into unnecessary trouble just because of a momentary impulse!
On the contrary, the method of boiling frogs in warm water seems to be the best!

(End of this chapter)