Rebirth 99 to become a car giant.

Chapter 761: Giving help in times of trouble or adding insult to injury? A dangerous situation is coming

Photoresist is a raw material that any chip processing company needs to use.

Although its popularity is far less than that of photolithography machines and other equipment, it is not as famous as wafers.

But the importance is unquestionable.

The United States and Japan imposed a ban on Nanshan Semiconductor, which immediately silenced other semiconductor companies.

Many people feel the crisis.

"Mr. Cao, the photoresist in our joint venture factory can be adjusted according to your needs."

"But I guess there won't be any way to easily buy new materials from the United States and Japan in the future."

Xu Jun first called Cao Yang to express Warwick's attitude.

If the United States and Japan want to block Nanshan Semiconductor this time, they will definitely not leave so many loopholes.

Warwick's chips are mainly handed over to Nanshan Semiconductor, and the production capacity of its own joint venture factory is actually relatively limited.

Cao Yang gave his answer with certainty.

"When the time comes, I will personally lead the team with Lai Yuanhong to tackle technical problems. I am still confident that the product will be produced within three months."

"Of course, there is indeed a risk of suspension of subsequent production. Warwick may also consider handing over part of its chip foundry business to other manufacturers."

“Can Nanshan Semiconductor complete the independent production of photoresist within 5 months?”

Of course, it would be false to say that he was not worried at all.

However, at the critical moment, Xu Jun's attitude was very direct. He supported Nanshan Semiconductor.

“Even the number of academicians is second to none in the country.”

Xu Jun's meaning is still very obvious.

"Mr. Cao, Nanshan Semiconductor should have a certain amount of photoresist in stock, right?"

Under this circumstance, the subsequent production of Warwick mobile phones and other products is closely related to the supply of chips.

Xu Jun took a deep breath and gave a very courageous reply.

For a large company, a stable supply chain is still very important.

He had already considered this issue before calling Cao Yang.

"Mr. Xu, thank you Warwick for your trust and support."

You have the system in hand, but are you worried that it won’t work?

This time is a good time to test everyone’s support and see if they are willing to take risks for Nanshan Semiconductor.

Cao Yang did not hide anything and shared the actual situation with Xu Jun.

"The instruction I gave to Nanshan Chemical is to complete the replacement production of photoresist within 3 months."

"So far, Nanshan Group is the company with the largest number of patents in China and the company that has won the most National Science and Technology Awards."

"Whether it was sanctions from the United States or market shocks, we have survived them all."

"Mr. Cao, Nanshan Group has gone through more than ten years of ups and downs since its establishment."

Not willing?

That's normal too.

"The photoresist has three months of inventory, and the previous chips themselves have half a month to a month's inventory. In addition, the finished products also have about a month's inventory of each link. In fact, we can still support it for about five months. time."

"Part of the photoresist was already produced by Nanshan Chemical."

Warwick's chips are either produced in a joint venture factory or are manufactured by Nanshan Semiconductor.

As long as Nanshan Semiconductor is confident that it can handle photoresist, he is willing to continue to support it.

While others were thinking about themselves, Cao Yang couldn't put the pressure entirely on others' shoulders.

Otherwise there would be no need to fight.

If Nanshan Semiconductor loses its chain by then, Warwick's losses will definitely be huge and even irreparable.

At this time, let them find other semiconductor companies for OEM. Although the cost may increase, it can at least ensure that there will still be chips available in a few months.

"Yes, it will probably last about three months."

Even if you take some risks.

He himself knew that Nanshan Semiconductor could definitely handle the photoresist, but others didn't know that.

This actually moved Cao Yang.

"I believe that under your leadership, Mr. Cao, we will be able to successfully conquer the production and manufacturing of photoresist."

"Thank you, Mr. Xu, for your support. We are now fully committed to promoting independent research and development of photoresist, and the results should be available soon."

willing?

From now on, Cao Yang will naturally know that those companies are worthy of his vigorous help.

After all, if Nanshan Semiconductor is really shut down, the impact on Warwick will also be great.

"If you need any help from Warwick, just ask."

"Our chip foundry business has always been produced by Nanshan Semiconductor in the past, present and future, and we have no intention of changing it."

Xu Jun's decision really took a very big risk.

After hearing Cao Yang's words, Xu Jun did not answer his question directly, but first confirmed the overall situation.

"We speak with facts and won't say any more thanks."

It is meaningless to say thank you more at this point.

So Cao Yang didn't talk nonsense to Xu Jun.

After hanging up the phone, I went directly to Nanshan Chemical.

"Mr. Cao, we are currently developing many types of photoresists, and we should be able to finish most of them within 3 months."

"But EUV photoresist is the most difficult and full of uncertainties."

Lai Yuanhong is also under great pressure now. He has to remove all the stuck photoresist within three months. He feels that he will not be able to sleep well in the next three months.

"EUV photoresist?"

"Yes, EUV photoresist is the brightest pearl in the crown of semiconductor materials. It has an important impact and value on the chip manufacturing process."

Lai Yuanhong explained the relevant situation while watching Cao Yang's reaction, "Currently, the two largest suppliers of EUV photoresist are JSR and Tokyo Oka Industry, accounting for about 75% of the market share."

"Both companies are traditional photoresist manufacturers with many years of technology accumulation and market experience, and can provide chemically amplified photoresists specifically for EUV lithography."

"These Japanese companies are not only leading in technology, but also in terms of price, thus making huge profits."

"According to the current market price, one liter of EUV photoresist costs more than 1 yuan."

"Even so, they won't sell it now."

"As long as we can figure out EUV photoresist, then no photoresist will be able to hold us back in the future."

For Lai Yuanhong, the biggest worry is whether EUV photoresist can be produced.

He has no confidence in this aspect.

"Those companies in Japan are currently using traditional wet photoresist, but I think we can break out of their circle and directly study dry photoresist?"