As Jiang Chen expected, on the third day after the news of the Dragoon X1 graphene chip was leaked, China sent people over. Led by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representatives of Loongson China Science & Technology Co., Ltd. arrived at Koro Island.
They were greeted at the airport. To Jiang Chen's surprise, the visiting foreign ministry official looked somewhat familiar.
"Long time no see, Mr. Jiang." Liu Haotian stretched out his hand and shook it with Jiang Chen with a smile.
"It's been a long time indeed. The last time we met, I was still the concierge, and now I have been promoted to a diplomat?" After letting go, Jiang Chen smiled and looked at the stranger.
"This is Hu Weiwen, the president of Loongson Zhongke." Liu Haotian politely introduced the person behind him to Jiang Chen.
This middle-aged man, who was at least twenty years older than Jiang Chen, reached out his hand first and shook it with Jiang Chen, expressing his respect.
"I, Wu Weiwen, have heard about Mr. Jiang for a long time. When I saw him today, he was indeed as young and promising as the rumors."
"I don't dare take it seriously." Jiang Chen smiled and welcomed the two of them into the pick-up car.
Looking at the car that picked him up, Liu Haotian was slightly surprised. He didn't even see the make of the car. As if seeing his surprise, Jiang Chen explained with a smile after the bodyguard of Xinghuan Trading opened the door.
"Rulka S100, a pure electric vehicle using solid-state lithium-air battery, has a cruising range, and is limited to 1,000 units worldwide."
Liu Haotian thought of the Rurka brand, which seemed to be an emerging car company in Europe, specializing in pure electric vehicles. It was favored by capital at the Munich Auto Show, received US$100 million in financing, and won a battery order from Future Heavy Industries. It is half a step ahead of Tesla in terms of practicality, and is vaguely on par with this Silicon Valley car company in the new energy field. The momentum of competition.
Currently, Futureman Group has invested US$740 million in Coro Island to fully implement the new energy vehicle policy. Three European car companies including Rulka are fortunate to share this policy dividend, so it is easy to see Rulka brand cars on Koro Island.
"Battery life? Good thing." Liu Haotian said with envy.
It can be seen that he is also a car lover.
"Want it? I'll give you one." Jiang Chen smiled.
"Forget it, I don't dare accept gifts casually." Liu Haotian laughed and waved his hands quickly.
Jiang Chen smiled and didn't mention it again.
Liu Haotian is not much older than him, but he can be so restrained at this age. If he is not pure-hearted and has few desires, it can only be said that his intentions are not small.
Arriving downstairs at the Future Man Building, Wu Weiwen looked up at the more than 400-meter-high building and couldn't help but marvel. This building is not considered the tallest in Wanghai City or Shangjing City, but it has a different meaning when such a building is built on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
This is an area prone to earthquakes, and typhoons, tsunamis, and the like come from time to time. Building one meter here is no easier than building two meters in Wanghai City.
"Mr. Wu is interested in this building?"
"I'm afraid these building materials are not simple." Although he didn't know how to do it, he still had a doctorate degree. Wu Weiwen still saw some tricks.
"If you are interested, you are welcome to come as a guest often." Jiang Chen said with a smile and brought the two of them to the conference room.
The conference room is located in the middle of the building and can be reached quickly by taking the elevator.
The three of them took their seats at the conference table, and Wu Weiwen quickly got straight to the point.
"I heard that you have made significant progress in supercomputing chip research. I wonder if this rumor is true?"
"Of course," Jiang Chen said calmly, "in the field of graphene, we are ahead of the world."
Wu Weiwen and Liu Haotian looked at each other, and both sides saw joy in their eyes.
After suppressing the joy in his eyes, Wu Weiwen looked at Jiang Chen seriously and said.
"Our visit this time is to cooperate with you in the field of graphene chips."
"Of course cooperation is welcome, but... why is Loongson Zhongke coming?" Jiang Chen asked.
Originally, Jiang Chen thought that China would be interested in the Dragoon X1 chip and place an order with Future Heavy Industries. However, this is Loongson Zhongke, so the situation is a bit subtle.
"We hope to obtain technical authorization for graphene chips and Dragoon X1 architecture." Wu Weiwen replied.
After the U.S. embargoed China's supercomputing chips, the development of domestically produced computer chips was put on the agenda. However, due to technical reasons, compatibility and many other factors, domestic chips such as China Loongson still use the ARM architecture.
In terms of performance, although some domestic media have exaggeratedly claimed that Loongson is the best in the world, there is no market to prove it. However, the deserted market has proved that the performance of Loongson is not as attractive as advertised. In fact, this is also true. Whether it is Feiteng or Loongson Zhongke, there is a two-generation gap between them and internationally renowned companies such as Intel in terms of chip manufacturing processes.
This time Wu Weiwen came here, on the one hand, he wanted to obtain authorization for related patents on graphene chips, and on the other hand, he was interested in the instruction set used by the Dragoon X1 chip. In that news, it was revealed that the "Dragoon X1" uses a completely different chip architecture from mainstream chips such as Intelligent Technology and MIS.
"There is no problem with the technical licensing of the graphene chip, but the instruction set is a bit troublesome." Jiang Chen tapped his index finger on the table and looked at Wu Weiwen, who looked nervous. "After all, the Dragoon X1 chip is still being tested. In the room, it has not yet entered the stage of registering patents, including the lix architecture designed by Futureman Technology."
"How is the performance of the lix architecture?" Wu Weiwen asked immediately.
"I'm personally very satisfied," Jiang Chen said with a smile. "In terms of the complexity of the instruction set, we may be more streamlined than the ARM architecture. And in terms of chip performance, we are not inferior to Intel's X86 architecture."
Not inferior in any way is an understatement. In the end of the world, the lix architecture is one of the most widely used graphene chips and has the earliest development time. It is the basis of all derivative architectures. Jiangchen plans to register 1,000 patents for it, and the patent application documents are still being prepared.
"What's the licensing price?"
"Please don't be anxious, Mr. Wu Weiwen." Jiang Chen sighed, "It is impossible for us to authorize technology that has not yet been patented."
Wu Weiwen's expression was a little awkward, and he realized his abruptness. But there is no way. The reason why he behaves so unreservedly is because this thing is too important to China!
"I recommend you to buy Dragoon X1. This supercomputing chip is far better than Intel's Xeon Phi in performance. If you place an order now, you can get the first batch after we complete the patent application process. ."
After a moment of pause, Jiang Chen looked at Liu Haotian and teased.
"I can guarantee that this chip can help you beat the entire supercomputing list."
The latter sentence was addressed to the people behind Liu Haotian.
"The development of domestic chips is an instruction from superior leaders. The embargo on supercomputing chips has sounded the alarm for us. We must master independent chip production capabilities." Liu Haotian shook his head, "Although your proposal is very tempting... but we are more inclined to it. Yu Loongson Zhongke can master the chip production technology."
Jiang Chen looked dumbfounded at Liu Haotian and Wu Weiwen who refused to nod.
Even if I give you the instruction set, you may not be able to defeat Intel! From R&D to independent production, how long do you plan to use silicon-based chips? We are a family! It’s impossible for me to embargo anyone in the future, right
"Well, let's sign a two-year Dragoon X1 chip supply contract first. After we complete the patent registration of the lix architecture next month, how about we talk about the licensing of the lix architecture? Research and development of this thing does not happen overnight. We You can use our products first, and when you develop your own chips, how about ending the contract with us?"
Liu Haotian and Wu Weiwen looked at each other, looked at Jiang Chen and nodded.
"This is a good suggestion. I will ask my superiors for instructions."
"Then let's end today's negotiations. I look forward to good news from you." Jiang Chen stood up and stretched out his right hand, saying with a smile.
When our supercomputer dominates the supercomputer TO500 list and knocks the Yankees out of the top ten, I won't believe you are willing to terminate the contract with us!
Dragoon X1 is mainly for export. After all, the new country does not consume supercomputing chips.
You want to ask why
That's naturally because it's too lo-y.
The servers of the Future Man Group all use quantum computers, and they have long stopped using "outdated" stuff like conventional supercomputers. (.)