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Among the people present, Yang Jing was the first to be unable to control his inner excitement. Almost as soon as he heard Liu Xing's words, he stepped forward and immediately took the document and lowered his gaze to examine it carefully.

After confirming that the above chip test data was as Liu Xing said, the defect rate was indeed within a reasonable range, I could no longer suppress the joy on my face.

The whole body seemed to be shaking.

"it is true."

"The defect rate of our chips is much lower than that announced overseas."

When he raised his head and yelled this sentence, he had no intention of controlling his emotions, and was completely immersed in this joy.

Chip manufacturing defect rate is a very important indicator. The current defect rate is not only within a reasonable range, but is even much lower than that of high-end extreme ultraviolet lithography machines manufactured overseas.

What does this mean?

This shows that the lithography machines manufactured by their Optoelectronic Technology Research Institute have reached the top ranks in the world in all aspects of performance.

Even photoresist is far superior to the chemical companies over there at Neon.

Originally, according to everyone's thinking, it would be a great joy to be able to produce a domestic extreme ultraviolet lithography machine. However, as a result, its overall performance is no longer just catching up with overseas levels.

Cooperating with the new domestic photoresist is already beyond.

And soon Yang Jing suddenly came to his senses and quickly handed the documents in his hands to Hou Shengchang and Luo Changhui.

He said with some embarrassment on his face: "Dean Hou, please take a look."

Hou Shengchang naturally didn't care about this trivial matter. He still smiled and reached out to take it, then moved his eyes to watch carefully.

Next to him, Luo Changhui poked his head.

About half a minute passed before Hou Shengchang raised his eyes again with a look of relief on his face.

After handing the documents to Luo Changhui, he said with emotion: "Thank you for your hard work for today's results. I will treat you to dinner tonight to celebrate."

"With this result, even if Asmai sends people to exchange and study, there will be no panic at all." Hearing this, Luo Changhui said with a smile on his face, and he was also very satisfied with the test results.

"It is indeed beyond expectations to have such a low defect rate. It seems that Professor Xu's photoresist has made great efforts."

Hou Shengchang took over the conversation and looked at Xu Yun.

Compared to the reactions of others present, Xu Yun was undoubtedly the calmest.

This result is not surprising.

Facing the test results handed over by Luo Changhui, he only glanced at them briefly before handing them over to Liu Xing again.

He knew in his heart that compared with overseas extreme ultraviolet lithography machines with 5 nanometer or even 3 nanometer chip technology, the domestic 7 nanometer lithography machine in front of him must be somewhat different from overseas.

The reason for such a low defect rate is probably due to the new high-end photoresist he developed.

No matter what, they are obtained from random rewards, and they are definitely much better than the neon ones.

Of course, Xu Yun also understands that relying on one day's data alone cannot explain the problem.

It takes a long time for photolithography to obtain the total data.

His thoughts stopped here and he said: "If we want to determine the real data of the new photoresist, we need to continue photolithography testing."

“However, I believe that as long as the stability of the new photoresist is proven, it should be able to open up the global market.”

What they say is absolutely correct.

When the new photoresist first came out, because there was no long-term usage data, those fabs naturally did not dare to try it at will, even if the price of this new photoresist was much cheaper than that of Neon.

But now the situation is completely different.

The first domestically produced extreme ultraviolet lithography machine has been delivered for use, allowing it to test new photoresists on its own.

When such low defect rates and costs are brought to light, it will be enough to change the entire market as long as there is sufficient supply.

When that day comes, Neon Chemical Company will not suspend sales because it cannot reach production capacity.

It’s just that once it’s produced, it can’t be sold at all.

Hou Shengchang, Luo Changhui, and Yang Jing all agreed with Xu Yun's words. Thinking that the entire semiconductor field will soon change, they are extremely looking forward to this day.

At this point, Hou Shengchang finally felt relieved.

I know that my visit to Jincheng this time was not in vain.

After being unable to calm down for a long time, he repeated again: "Today I paid for the people from their project team to have a meal to celebrate."

"Then Dean, we won't be polite." Yang Jing replied with a smile.

There was no need for them to stay here for the rest of the time, and they returned directly to their respective offices.

In particular, Hou Shengchang needs to report to his superiors immediately.

It is also worth mentioning that although the domestic extreme ultraviolet lithography machine was successfully assembled and went smoothly on the first day, the situation has been kept secret for the time being and has not been made public.

After all, people from ASML will be here in two days. What's the point of knowing the situation in advance?

night.

As Hou Shengchang said, he did pay for the entire project team to attend the banquet.

This is his encouragement and praise to everyone as the dean of the Academy of Sciences.

However, early the next morning after the banquet, Hou Shengchang took a flight back to the imperial capital.

Although Xu Yun wanted to return to Jingzhou City to accompany Chen Shihe as soon as possible, due to the exchange activities organized unilaterally by ASML, he had to wait for two more days to deal with the technical officer Tonino.

According to his idea, since we are here to exchange and learn, it is obviously impossible not to come up with something real.

There is no reason for the Academy of Sciences to welcome you in vain.

At least we need to get some technology back.

In any case, ASML, as the world's largest semiconductor equipment manufacturing supplier of lithography machines, has been researching in this field for so many years, and domestic lithography machines definitely have a lot to learn.

The next two days were very quiet in the Institute of Optoelectronics Technology. The first extreme ultraviolet lithography machine was running silently to mass-produce Linsi smart car chips.

Compared with smartphones, the demand for automotive chips is undoubtedly much smaller.

It won't take long to fulfill the Trail Blazers' order.

Coupled with the increasingly mature intelligent driving system, I believe that soon the first intelligent driving automobile pioneer equipped with a solid-state battery will be officially launched online and announce to everyone that the automobile has entered the new energy field.

I believe the automobile industry will not be calm by then.

Of course, these are not issues that Xu Yun needs to consider. He only needs to deal with Tonino, ASML's technical officer.

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Two days passed quickly.

The chips produced during this period have been tested and the defect rate is not much different from the first day.

This shows that the new photoresist is indeed stable and can be used on a large scale and for a long time to help wafer lithography.

This news naturally made everyone happy.

Not to mention the testing, which is still some time away from delivery, everyone wants to make the situation public immediately.

Share this good news with netizens.

However, due to the relatively good confidentiality work, the Internet is still calm.

No relevant information has been reported.

Of course, Xu Yun and others don't have time to share online now, because he is at the airport with Yang Jing, Liu Xing and others.

The Institute of Optoelectronics Technology acts as a host, although as a host it should be given sufficient respect.

But considering the relationship with ASML, Luo Changhui, who is also the director, will definitely not be able to go to the airport to greet him in person.

What's more, someone needs to keep an eye on the lithography machine.

In this case, Xu Yun and Yang Jing took several postdocs to Jincheng Airport.

Xu Yun no longer needs to worry about the project, and there will definitely be no shortage of time. In addition, he also wanted to have a good communication with the technical officer, so he took the initiative to go to the airport.

Maybe everyone didn't have a good impression of this technical executive, so they couldn't help but complain not long after arriving at the airport.

"Professor Xu."

"We won't be let go, right?"

"It's past the flight time."

Liu Xing was relatively outgoing among the postdoctoral assistants, and he talked a lot. Looking in the direction he came out, he couldn't see anyone, so he turned his head and said something slightly dissatisfied.

This statement was also recognized by Yang Jing, who echoed: "How long do we have to wait?"

Xu Yun couldn't laugh or cry after hearing what the two said. Although not everyone is good at dealing with these overseas people, he will definitely take them back when they come.

Don't give the other party an excuse and make a fuss out of a molehill when the time comes.

Major news affecting the delivery of the first extreme ultraviolet lithography machine.

He took out his mobile phone and looked at the time, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, please wait patiently for a while. The flight delay is not a big deal."

Liu Xing and Yang Jing only complained in words, but in action they were very concerned about this mission.

After hearing Xu Yun's words, he said nothing more.

Until a shout of surprise came, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Look, is that someone we can pick up?"

Xu Yun looked in the direction of the sound and saw a team of seven or eight people approaching.

There are men and women among them.

Because they are all foreigners, their body shape and appearance are quite different from those around them.

In addition, they were all wearing suits and sunglasses, so many people passing by couldn't help but look sideways.

Xu Yun made up his mind to communicate with this technical officer, so naturally he asked Benben to check the other party's information last night.

He knew that the middle-aged man walking in front was Tonino.

"The person we want to pick up, please come over."

After confirming the identity of the other party, Xu Yun did not hesitate intentionally, he answered casually and stepped forward to meet him.

"You must be Xu Yun, who is called a miracle by the scientific community. I am Tonino, the technical officer of ASML."

Tonino immediately recognized Xu Yun, quickly took off his sunglasses and introduced Xu Yun excitedly.

Although he was sent this time to confirm whether the Institute of Optoelectronics Technology could develop an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine under the leadership of Xu Yun, he was undoubtedly more interested in Xu Yun himself.

"Hello."

“Professor Tonino is welcome to come to our institute for exchange and study.”

"We have arranged a hotel for you."

Xu Yun stretched out his hand to shake the other person's hand and replied politely.

According to the normal procedure, if you fly here from such a long distance, you must first check into a hotel and rest your feet.

Wait until the next day to get down to business.

However, Tonino was obviously dissatisfied with Xu Yun's arrangement. After hearing this, he immediately raised his hand and said decisively: "Let's go directly to the research institute. I am also very eager to learn something in this exchange activity."

As soon as these words came out, Yang Jing, Liu Xing and others suddenly looked a little unnatural.

Who doesn’t know that ASML has the strongest technology in the world and can manufacture the most high-end lithography machines.

Now a dignified technical officer comes to them and says he wants to learn something. This can only be so hypocritical.

If it weren't for the image of the institution, they would never have such a good attitude.

However, when Xu Yun heard this, a smile appeared on his lips and he directly agreed to the other party's request.

"Then listen to Professor Tonino."

After saying that, he led the other party and his group into the commercial vehicle prepared in advance and drove towards the research institute.

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Tonino and Xu Yun were sitting in the back seat of the car.

It goes without saying that Tonino is capable of becoming ASML's technical executive in his forties.

He used to call himself a genius.

But after getting to know Xu Yun and understanding his experience, he truly understood that there was a huge gap between geniuses.

Looking sideways at this young face, no one would believe it if it weren't for the reality before their eyes. This is the man who has solved the world's mathematical problems, promoted the revolution in the battery industry, and brought artificial intelligence to a new level.

As the vehicle drove, Xu Yun remained silent, which made him unable to take any time off.

Finally, he took the initiative to try to communicate with Xu Yun.

"Professor Xu."

"Our company learned that your research institute is researching lithography machines and has a new direction, so we sent me here in the hope that everyone can communicate with each other."

"Together we will contribute to the development of the semiconductor industry."

"I wonder how far your research has gone so far?"

When Xu Yun heard this, he directly ignored Tonino's nonsense and chose to answer the question truthfully.

"I think Professor Tonino should know that our research on lithography machines started relatively late, and there is a big gap compared with your ASML company."

"This time our project has continued until now, and we have only assembled the first extreme ultraviolet lithography machine."

"I'm afraid it will take another two months before official delivery."

Tonino didn't feel anything at first, but after learning that an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine had been assembled, his mind was suddenly filled with questions?

what's the situation?

In his opinion, ASML deserves its current status. After all, their company has invested a lot of time and money in the research of lithography machines.

It is simply impossible for Xu Yun to catch up with this technical gap in a short period of time.

In a way, his visit this time was more of a joke.

After all, Xu Yun publicly stated that he would deliver the first extreme ultraviolet lithography machine this year.

If it really succeeds, wouldn't it look like their company is a waste?

After investing so much, it is not as easy as others to study it casually.

But now Xu Yun said that the first photolithography machine has been assembled and will be delivered in two months.

Doesn't this fulfill the previous promise?

"With their capabilities, it is absolutely impossible to develop an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine in such a short period of time."

"correct."

"It must be just an ordinary photolithography machine."

A lot of thoughts flashed through Tonino's mind, and soon he seemed to have thought of something and became more determined.

After his expression calmed down again, he continued: "The photolithography machine that Professor Xu mentioned has reached the 28-nanometer process. This kind of research speed is indeed very fast."

Xu Yun saw all the changes in Tonino's expression and didn't know how to complain about it.

Unexpectedly, this technical executive also deceived himself.

But what he is worst at is lying, so in this case he can only tell the truth.

"We have eliminated the 28-nanometer lithography machine. The first lithography machine developed this time is a 7-nanometer process."

"I hope Professor Tonino can give me more advice when I get to the institute."

"A 7-nanometer lithography machine?" Tonino's face looked a little ugly, and he didn't know whether he should believe it or not.

But what is certain is that if the Institute of Optoelectronics Technology really manufactures a 7-nanometer process lithography machine, it will become the biggest threat to their company's control of the market.

After all, with this terrifying upgrade speed, it won’t take long to solve the 5-nanometer or even 3-nanometer process.

There is no way to estimate the changes that will be brought to the entire semiconductor field by then.

It was precisely this result that was so shocking that he still refused to believe Xu Yun's remarks.

“We communicate together.”

He barely kept his composure and replied, then spontaneously kept silent.

Mainly because he doesn't have any advantage over Xu Yun, so there's no point in continuing.

Anyway, when you get to the research institute and see the lithography machine, the truth of the matter will be completely revealed.

He is an expert in this field, and no amount of deception can fool him.

He has even thought that as long as he is sure that Xu Yun has not developed an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine or just an ordinary lithography machine, he will immediately contact the media to report it after he returns.

When the public's attention turns to the Institute of Optoelectronics Technology, it will also prove the strength of ASML from the side.

Xu Yun didn't know what Tonino was thinking at this time, but he knew that when he arrived at the institute and saw the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine, his expression would be very interesting.

In this way, the two of them successfully arrived at the research institute with their own concerns. After getting off the car, they could see that Luo Changhui had come to greet them.

Obviously he also knew that it would be unjustifiable not to show up at this time.

"Welcome Professor Tonino to come to our institute for exchanges. I am Luo Changhui, the director here."

Luo Changhui walked to the front and stopped, said hello politely and introduced his identity.

But Tonino's attention was obviously focused on the lithography machine at this time. After shaking hands, he said: "Director Luo, let's go take a look at the lithography machine you are studying now, shall we?"

"Now?"

Luo Changhui was slightly startled when he heard this, and said subconsciously: "Professor Tonino should rest first after coming so far."

"The communication can be postponed to tomorrow."

"Don't worry, Director Luo, I'm in very good condition now." Tonino said with certainty with a smile.

"But……"

"Just follow Professor Tonino's wish, the director can just give us some advice on the problems in the operation of the lithography machine." Seeing that Luo Changhui still wanted to dissuade him, Xu Yun immediately interrupted and added.

After saying that, he didn't forget to wink at Luo Changhui.

Tonino didn't know what he would face next, so he agreed generously.

"Don't worry, Director Luo. Since we took the initiative to apply for the exchange, we will definitely give you technical guidance."

Anyway, in his opinion, Xu Yun can only manufacture mid-range lithography machines with 28nm process at most, and even with proper guidance on related technologies, it will not have any impact on their company.

At this time, Luo Changhui still didn't know Xu Yun's plan, and he couldn't help but sympathize with Tonino.

Finally, accompanied by Luo Changhui, Xu Yun, Yang Jing, and several postdocs, Tonino and his team went to the floor where the lithography machine was located.