Reborn in another world as a game

Chapter 126 The First Generation Chip, Thunder LT-S
There is no news about the release of [Thunder Chip].

Tian Moyun kept everything secret, and after he succeeded, he only submitted an "important patent protection application" to the relevant departments of Daxia.

According to the regulations of the Great Xia Kingdom——

However, those listed as "important patent protection" are almost as important as state secrets.

For example:

A new generation of fighter jets, a new generation of missiles...

But those things are all official in Daxia, and none of the private enterprises exist.

Many private enterprises consider themselves "great inventions", but in the eyes of the state, they cannot affect the overall situation and cannot be included in the "key protection" sequence.

But this time it's different—

Semiconductors and integrated processors have always been very weak areas of Great Xia.

Invested tens of billions, but failed to produce any results, and could only accept robbery prices and harsh terms from overseas powers.

In Tian Moyun's view, the Great Xia Kingdom has always wanted to become a technological powerhouse but has no chance, and the appearance of the [Thunder Chip] symbolizes that the Great Xia Kingdom has a bargaining chip with overseas powers.

At least--

Get rid of the dependence on overseas technological powers.

This scientific research achievement is no less important than the emergence of a new generation of fighter jets.

……

Unsurprisingly.

When the protection application for [Thunder Chip] was sent to the relevant department, it quickly caused a sensation like an earthquake.

"If this is true, then this chip can change the fate of the Great Xia Kingdom."

A key leader said so.

"Drop a few senior experts from the [Great Xia Research Center], follow me to the [Thunder Group] for interviews, immediately, immediately."

Officially dedicated cars set off from various departments of the Imperial Capital, targeting the Thunder Group.

……

"Welcome, leaders."

Tian Moyun shook hands with several leaders, and said with a light smile, "I think everyone should be impatient, so I won't say any unnecessary polite words, everyone follow me."

He brought everyone to [Thunder Research Center].

Some core secrets that are not suitable for exposure have been hidden in advance, and only the detailed data of [Thunder LT-S] are kept, but as for the research and development details, they are also hidden.

"This is the result of our research and development. I named it [Thunder LT-S]."

Tian Moyun introduced to them: "[Thunder LT-S] is a triple-core processor, dual-core + micro-intelligent control chip, which can reach 2399% of the overseas mainstream chip [TM80], which is 2299% stronger than the previous generation [TM?16]. The most important thing is the self-developed 16-bit architecture. In terms of production, we have independently improved the lithography machine, which can achieve 168nm..."

Speaking of-

This configuration is quite weird.

This so-called triple-core processor actually mainly relies on two large cores, and a micro-intelligence dedicated to decoding and regulation... At present, there is no such wonderful configuration in the world.

The 16-bit self-developed architecture sounds amazing.

In fact, if you want to develop systems and software under this self-developed architecture, you need to relearn the corresponding coding methods.

168nm lithography machine.

Looking at the most advanced in the world, the lithography machines used by overseas mainstream processors seem to be only 192nm.

This is probably the only bright spot.

But how to develop the next generation of this kind of lithography machine is another problem.

Developing chips is really not an easy job, especially in this case of completely self-developed.

Even with the advanced technology of the [Game Master System], it is still unrealistic to come up with heaven-defying scientific research results in a short period of time.

After all, it's useless for him to be great alone.

The comprehensive level of the entire team... also has to be taken into consideration.

……

However, even so, it opened the eyes of several leaders and experts.

"Great, so great."

Several leaders are knowledgeable people, and these professional terms are not unfamiliar to them. After doing the trial operation in person, they nodded with satisfaction.

"The first generation of chips can reach such a high level, and the second generation may be able to replace chips from overseas countries."

"It would be great if there was a 32-bit architecture, and 16-bit can only be used as a minicomputer."

"The most difficult part of self-study is from 0 to 1. There are 16 bits. Will 32 bits be far behind?"

"16-bit is completely sufficient for general office work, and it is faster than 32-bit."

Several experts behind the leader discussed in low voices.

……

Listening to the expert's evaluation, Tian Moyun smiled without saying a word.

The reason why the 16-bit architecture was developed instead of the 32-bit architecture naturally has his intentions.

First of all--

[Thunder LT-S] is positioned as a low-end minicomputer, a new generation of home game consoles, and arcade machines.

To put it bluntly, this first chip from 0 to 1 is used as a game console.

In the current game console market, the three giants all use 8-bit machines, while 16-bit machines can bring a new generation.

Whether it is a video game console or an arcade machine, its picture quality and performance are far superior to those of an 8-bit machine by countless times.

At least, there will be no such obvious pixels, monotonous sound effects, and simple to silent screen colors.

It is just right to develop a 16-bit architecture and make a game console.

If it is a 32-bit architecture——

The most direct opponent of [Thunder LT-S] is the well-known overseas [TM2399].

In terms of chip performance, architecture adaptation, and popularity, [Thunder LT-S] will be beaten on the ground.

There will be no fig leaf to hide the strength of the two chips.

This is not the situation Tian Moyun wants to see.

and so--

The opponent of [Thunder LT-S] has never been [TM2399], but a series of 2299-bit processors such as its previous product [TM16].

Well--

There are also some more low-end, backward, and cheap 8-bit processors.

For example, the three giants of the domestic game industry, [Leyou], [Strawberry], and [Banana] game consoles.

In terms of performance, it is only about 15% of [Thunder LT-S], maybe even less than 15%.

……

Product positioning is a very good knowledge.

A mid-to-high-end product, if you use it as a high-end product, you will be beaten on the ground.

But if you use it to hit the middle end, you can push people to the ground and hit them.

Tian Moyun didn't want to put his face on others, his strategic policy has always been——

Use the advantage of the crushing level to crush the opponent to death.

……

After the visit, the experts bid farewell and left one after another, preparing to go back and continue to work in the [Daxia Scientific Research Center].

Even a private enterprise has succeeded, if they can't produce results, it would be a shame.

However, several leaders did not leave, and Tian Moyun stayed for lunch.

"President Tian, ​​let's talk about your plan."

One of the leaders asked with a smile: "[Thunder Group] has invested no less than one billion yuan in scientific research, which is very ambitious. I think Mr. Tian should have a plan to develop chips."

"Yes."

Tian Moyun nodded, and said seriously: "I want to make a game console, a 16-bit game console, it must be great."

"puff--"

The leader hadn't finished a sip of tea yet, so he sprayed it out on the spot.

Game console? ? ?
Several leaders looked at each other, a little confused.

Although the video game market is emerging at the moment, Da Xia's official attitude towards video games is still somewhat vague, and it does not consider it an important industry.

They thought—

Tian Moyun wants to enter the market of small computers and civilian computers, and become a giant in the technology industry.

Several leaders are still thinking about whether they can get some preferential policies for [Thunder Group] to encourage them to continue this scientific research spirit.

But no one expected——

The first thing this guy did after making [Thunder LT-S] was...

Make a game console!

(End of this chapter)