Siheyuan starts from a good life

The third generation of computers is a qualitative leap forward from the previous two generations. Its core is the large-scale use of integrated circuits to replace the previous discrete components. Only in this way can the computing speed of the computer be greatly improved and more complex functions realized.

But this also brings huge difficulties to the development of computers. To create a complete third-generation computer, the demand for integrated circuit chips alone is not generally large.

Jiang Yan carefully calculated that to create a complete third-generation computer, the institute's own strength alone was far from enough. Even if all the resources in the country are mobilized and all production capabilities are focused, I am afraid that only 3-4 third-generation computers can be manufactured in a year.

This is already the limit.

Because each computer requires tens of thousands of chips to assemble, and the institute's total annual chip output is only tens of thousands. You know, the central processor alone requires tens of thousands of chips to implement. However, judging from the current situation, 3-4 units are already difficult, but this is enough.

Jiang Yan carefully planned the distribution of these few computers.

One computer will be given priority to a certain military research unit in the northwest. They are studying important equipment of a large country, which requires a lot of numerical calculations and simulations, and has great demand for computing power. The addition of this computer will save them a lot of manpower and material resources. .

One will be given to the corresponding research institute of the Academy of Sciences. They are carrying out some cutting-edge scientific and technological projects and also urgently need powerful computing support. The equipment of this computer will greatly improve research efficiency.

Jiang Yan decided to keep the last one in the institute for his own use. He also has many important research and development tasks that require computing power support. Moreover, being close to the computer also makes it easier to modify and improve it at any time to exert greater power.

3-4 units are undoubtedly a great wealth for current flower growers. The addition of these computers will play a huge role in promoting aviation, electricity, scientific research and other fields, helping flower growers to catch up with the world's technological trends as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yan couldn't help but be filled with enthusiasm.

He believes that even if there are only a few, the addition of advanced computers will usher in a new era of technological progress for flower growers!

The huge value they create far exceeds their quantity.

So, Jiang Yan immediately started making arrangements. After careful design, Jiang Yan finally completed the detailed plan for the third generation computer. This plan covered every part from the chip, arithmetic unit to peripheral equipment. It can be said that it was complete. .

With this computer development plan in hand, Jiang Yan was going to personally visit the leaders of the First Machinery Department to win their strong support and pool available resources across the country to launch this major national project.

In the afternoon, Jiang Yan arrived at the First Machinery Department building.

He first went to the office of the Minister of Machinery, reported to him the progress of computer development, and expressed his intention to start the project.

The director of the First Machinery Department was slowly drinking tea and reading the newspaper in the office.

Suddenly, a secretary's announcement came from outside the door: "Minister, Comrade Jiang Yan wants to see you."

"Oh? Xiao Jiang is here?" Minister Li put down the teacup happily, "Invite him in quickly!"

Jiang Yan pushed open the door and greeted Minister Li with a smile.

Minister Li greeted him enthusiastically and patted him on the shoulder: "Xiao Jiang, it just so happens that I have something to ask you for, so you were here first. Sit down quickly!"

"Minister, I am here to report to you the progress of the development of the third generation computer." Jiang Yan said straight to the point.

"What - what?" Minister Li was picking up the teacup and preparing to drink tea. When he heard this, he choked and the tea spurted out.

"Third-generation computers? When you say third-generation computers, do you mean the ones that have just begun to be studied in the world?"

"Exactly, Minister." Jiang Yan said firmly.

Minister Li's eyes widened in disbelief, and the tea cup in his hand fell to the table with a clang. He didn't bother to wipe the tea stains from his mouth, and excitedly stepped forward and held Jiang Yan's shoulders: "What?! You said You have already started developing the third generation computer? Are you kidding me?"

"No kidding, minister." Jiang Yan took out the design plan from his briefcase and placed it on the table. "This is the detailed development plan for the third generation computer that I have basically completed. It will make a major breakthrough in our country's computing technology. But to achieve For mass production, relying solely on the strength of the Academy of Sciences is far from enough, and requires organization and deployment at the national level."

Minister Li hurriedly grabbed the stack of drawings and looked at them carefully. He originally thought Jiang Yan was joking, but he never expected that the other party already had a complete development plan in hand!

He was astonished as he read those profound technical terms word by word. He immediately realized that this was by no means a fabrication. This was indeed a rigorous computer development plan, and it far exceeded the current technical level of our country!

"Oh my God!" Minister Li stomped his feet excitedly, "You kid is so capable! You know, even around the world, the third generation of computers has just started, and no one has been mass-produced yet. Taiwan! You have actually designed a complete set of detailed development plans, it is simply a miracle!"

Jiang Yan shyly rubbed his head and said: "Minister, you have given me the award. I just studied it a little out of interest. However, this plan is indeed very complete and can be directly put into implementation. So I came here today just to make a request. Minister, you give your full support to start this national scientific research project of the third generation computer as soon as possible!"

As he spoke, Jiang Yan handed over a list of materials needed for the development of the third generation computer.

After Minister Li carefully read the list, his face instantly became solemn. He found that many of the materials on the list were very scarce. Even if he made them himself, it would be difficult to buy them.

"This, this 'ultra-pure silicon' requires more than 99% high-purity silicon to be manufactured, and the total output in the country is very small." Minister Li frowned and said.

"As well as this 'quartz glass substrate', we don't have the equipment to manufacture it and can only rely on imports."

"I don't even understand the manufacturing process of this 'high-speed and low-power circuit'."

Minister Li checked the list one by one and kept sighing.

He knew that these were necessary materials for making computers, but it was too difficult to get them all.

"I'm done with my studies. I know that third-generation computers are very important, but it's really, really difficult to get these materials." Minister Li said in embarrassment.

Jiang Yan also understood that the scarcity of materials was a big problem.

But he still sincerely requested: "Minister, I understand that it is not easy to obtain these materials, but they are very critical to the development of computers. Even if we cannot obtain them at the moment, please ask the minister to approve the demand list on the document first, and we will find ways to get it again in the future." Go shopping. Without this list, none of the work can begin.”

There is nothing that can be done about it. In fact, he can produce many materials as long as he is given the raw materials. However, if he wants to do such a large project, he must get approval from above, otherwise he will not be able to get some raw materials at all.