leonardwarren Chapter 363 Transsion Semiconductor Annual Report
Chapter 363 Transsion Semiconductor Annual Report
At 8:45, the lights went out on time.
Product managers and founders from various companies all prepared sticky notes to record all the products presented at the launch event, and then make preparations for compatibility with new devices in the second half of the year...
But to their surprise, there was no sentimental narration this time, nor those sad lines like "Three years ago they said..."
On the large screen, only one line of text slowly appeared: "Transsion Semiconductor Annual Technology Report" (white background, black text).
The scene fell silent immediately, and the manufacturers who had been discussing the matter suddenly became formal.
At this moment, a group of specially invited guests also walked in: leaders from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, leaders from Guangzhou City, Zhang Shiqing, Secretary of the Shenzhen Municipal Party Committee...
Upon seeing this row of leaders, the representatives from the mobile phone manufacturers in the audience immediately became more formal.
They originally thought this tech summit was just a way for Transsion to show off how amazing their technology was, and then they would buy some high-performance chips at high prices to use in their high-end machines...
The results suggest something big is about to happen...
Li Wanqiang, sitting in the audience, was a little nervous. After all, the founders of other manufacturers had come, but the rice company had only sent him...
Shen Fei was dressed very formally today. His attire would not be out of place at any internet conference; on the contrary, it would be just right.
"President Shen's attire doesn't look like he's here to launch a chip; it looks like he's here for tea. He's too confident."
"Confidence? Why shouldn't we be confident? The most advanced semiconductor technology is currently in sound transmission, and the whole world has to listen to their opinions..."
If it were me, I'd be even crazier.
Shen Fei walked to the center of the stage without taking a teleprompter or even a remote control pen.
The final message displayed on the large screen read: "Welcome!"
Good morning, esteemed leaders and partners!
Shen Fei briefly introduced the guests in the audience, the highest-ranking being the Minister of Industry and Information Technology, which once again confirmed to the guests that something big was definitely going to happen today.
"Thank you all for attending the Transsion and HiSilicon Semiconductor Annual Technology Conference."
Today is not a press conference, and we're not going to do anything like revolutionizing the world.
Let me briefly introduce what we accomplished between 2012 and 2013.
He paused briefly, then looked at the audience below the stage.
"I'll probably only speak for about 5 minutes at the beginning, since there's so much technology involved, and talking too much would be exhausting."
This simple and unpretentious boast once again amused many viewers in the live stream.
"Unlike some people who only talk about emotional appeals at press conferences, TransSound speaks directly with results."
"Don't insult my rice (fans) upstairs! We're already miserable enough [doge emoji]"
The fans in the live stream were also very upset, since their community was getting smaller and smaller... which meant they couldn't win in a fight, and they couldn't win in a verbal battle either...
The most important product strength of rice is indeed something that makes them feel ashamed, so they can only lurk in the live broadcast room...
They are looking for a new breakthrough.
"With such a high-profile conference, is there going to be some big news to break?"
"Didn't someone upstairs previously spread a rumor that CSOT International had acquired a domestically produced dry lithography machine?"
"You're dreaming! It's none of Huaxin International's business!"
"Stop pinching, let's get the news."
"I will finish the opening remarks as quickly as possible, and then our engineers will take you to the next exhibition area, where physical products, data, production lines, and real photos are all on display."
You are free to look around, ask questions, and raise any concerns. They are professionals and will definitely answer all your questions.
Many professional chip design companies and end-product manufacturers are here today. I know what you most want to see isn't the data on the PPT, but the wafer yield.
Some of the representatives in the audience laughed, but the laughter was short-lived, because it was the truth...
After all, instead of focusing too much on specifications, it's better to focus on performance or power consumption, which are the issues consumers truly care about.
"Alright, enough with the chit-chat."
In the past year and a half, Transsion Semiconductor has done two things.
First, domestically produced lithography machines have been successfully deployed; second, our 14nm process has achieved a qualitative leap, with the yield rate now climbing to 83%, enabling stable mass production of high-quality products.
After a brief silence, the entire venue erupted in applause.
Amidst gasps of surprise, the reporters behind quickly took photos, as the news was truly astounding.
So far, only Transsion's Taishan and HiSilicon's Kirin series on this planet use the 14nm process. Although Apple is also using OEM manufacturing, its products have not yet been released...
But these all belong to the sound transmission system...
Besides Intel, although they have been officially announcing that they have solved the 14nm process, no chips have appeared yet... It should just be a PPT presentation. We will have to wait for a while before we can achieve stable mass production.
As for Samsung and TSMC, they are still struggling with 20nm and 28nm processes...
"If this yield rate is true, TSMC will probably have everyone working overtime tonight."
"The yield rate is secondary. Those people have far better access to information than we do. What shocked me was that Transsion actually revealed the domestically produced lithography machine..."
Just as they were getting excited, the name of the domestically produced lithography machine appeared on the big screen.
Morning Star Series!
That's right, it shares the same model name as the lithography machine that the company stole.
After all, Shen Fei thought that person had good taste.
The morning star symbolizes the first ray of light in the darkness, which perfectly represents the breakthrough hope for domestically produced lithography machines.
It also symbolizes breaking through blockades and achieving technological self-reliance and control, a dawn signal for industrial breakthrough.
"Regarding lithography machines, in interviews with many media outlets last year, I said that Transsion would not manufacture lithography machines itself... but we will help China's lithography machine industry get its products running."
Today, that promise has been fulfilled.
The 193-nanometer dry lithography machine, developed under the leadership of the National Semiconductor Fund of China, has been running on Transsion's production line for three months.
The yield rate, stability, and production capacity have all reached mass production standards.
A replica of this machine is also on display today, in the adjacent exhibition area. You can see this semiconductor marvel, hailed as the jewel of industry by the Western tech world, in person.
"That concludes the opening remarks... Now, let's have our engineers talk to you."
Shen Fei nodded, then turned and stepped off the stage.
The Minister of Industry and Information Technology, sitting in the audience, glanced at his watch. From taking the stage to leaving, a total of just over four minutes had passed, and he hadn't uttered a single phrase like "we broke through the blockade," "we are self-reliant and controllable," or "how difficult things were for us..."
Because he knew that everything Chen Fei said was solid information and completely true.
Moreover, in the field of lithography machines, dry lithography machines are already outdated; immersion lithography is coming soon...
The breakthrough in this lithography machine also owes much to Transsion's assistance; this truly demonstrates their unwavering dedication and quiet contribution.