Chapter 608: A New Encounter for a Chip Fighter

The grandparents and grandchildren walked into the office talking and laughing.

Only at this time can Pei Ying see her boss as a child.

After serving tea, Pei Ying retreated decisively and closed the door by the way.

As a secretary, I can still see this.

Wu Tao lifted the purple sand pot, poured tea for Gu Xueli and said, "Grandpa, you must have some instructions when you come today?"

"It's not about instructions," Gu Xueli stroked his knees, "On the one hand, Xiaotao hasn't been to the Torch Project's briefing for a while, and I'm here today to report on the progress of the work; on the other hand, there are some Talk to you about new ideas by the way."

Although it was a report, Wu Tao didn't dare to take it too seriously. He immediately picked up a pen and paper and said, "Well, tell me, I will remember it."

"At present, we have basically understood the technical content of the GSM standard. However, the progress of Qualcomm's CDMA standard is a little slower. In the next step, the expert group of the Torch Project will fully participate in the formulation and development of the third-generation communication technology standard. .”

Wu Tao memorized it fluently, but he knew in his heart that the third-generation communication technology that Mr. Gu is talking about now is actually called the 2.5th generation in later generations.

If that's the case, it's already relatively fast to progress to this level in a year's time.

Wu Tao put down his pen and asked the question he was most concerned about, "How long is it expected before we can have the ability to independently design communication chips?"

Design can be said to be the first threshold for the autonomy of the chip industry, and it is also a basic threshold.

What's more, today's communication chips are even more difficult than CPUs, and even smart communication chips of later generations.

"At least half a year." Gu Xueli's answer has always been very conservative, which is also expected by Wu Tao.

"However, do you really plan to do this with chip autonomy?" Asking this question, Gu Xueli did not reveal any expectations or inclinations on the surface.

But Wu Tao is still very firm, "Of course."

"However, the foreign technology in this area is already very mature, and it will definitely be difficult for us to become independent." Gu Xueli expressed concern: "Of course, even if it is finally made, and the foreigner lowers the price at that time, our previous efforts are likely to All in vain."

Wu Tao thought about it, and said unhurriedly: "Grandpa, it depends on how you look at it."

"Foreigners will play price wars with us at that time, because we have this technology, and we have no choice but to do so. Otherwise, if we have been relying on imports, you can see if he will easily engage in price wars. ?”

"You think optimistically." Gu Xueli said earnestly: "It seems that what Xiaotao said about engaging in the chip industry is not a whim of yours. If that's the case, then I'll recommend someone to you."

When Wu Tao heard this, he immediately became interested.

In fact, Tao Changxuan was somewhat worried about entrusting the chip autonomy to Tao Changxuan.

After all, Tao Changxuan is just a technical expert, and his background is not deep enough to lead a new industry.

If there is a master in the academic field who can join forces with Tao Changxuan to co-create, then at least the matter of chip autonomy will be safer.

"You may not have heard of this person." Gu Xueli said eloquently, "However, his achievements are still very strong. A few years ago, Lenovo Group, as an agent of AST Computer, specially produced a Chinese-style card, which was very convenient. English-based computers are widely used in China."

"...It is said that in those few years, he brought Liu Chuanzhi tens of thousands of profits, which can be said to be a big hit in the industry."

When Wu Tao heard this, the name in his mind was ready to come out.

It's just a name that is obviously very familiar, but when things come to an end, I just can't say it.

Gu Xueli's voice continued, "It's a pity that he has been dismissed from the position of chief engineer of Lenovo Group because of a dispute over ideas. Not to mention the embarrassment of the current situation, it is even more embarrassing and embarrassing."

At this point, Wu Tao suddenly had a flash of light in his mind, "You are talking about chip fighters, academician Ni Guangnan, right?"

"Hey~" Gu Xueli's eyebrows brightened, "I didn't expect you to know him too?"

Wu Tao nodded with a smile, and the deeds about Ni Guangnan gradually emerged in his mind.

This is indeed a tragic technological figure, born in an era when copycat culture prevailed and the economy developed rapidly.

His ideas may seem extreme, but there is no shortage of profound truths.

In that time and space, after Ni Guangnan was dismissed from Lenovo, he has been ups and downs in domestic CPU and independent operating system for more than ten years, but in the end he still achieved nothing.

Although there are limitations in his vision as a technical expert, it is also closely related to the environment of the times at that time.

It is not the fault of one person.

Moreover, the domestic CPU under the leadership of Ni Guangnan finally achieved the success of productization.

It was only because of the lack of consideration in the CPU ecological chain that in the process of marketing, it was defeated and encountered Waterloo.

In the end, I lost a complete defeat.

Even so, this old Ni still did not give up localization and self-reliance.

Even in his later years, after some of his remarks were misinterpreted, they seemed so funny and ridiculous, but he still couldn't hide his strong heart for localization and self-government.

Seeing that Wu Tao was lost in thought, Gu Xueli rubbed his hands together and said, "Xiaotao, you see that the old man rarely intercede with you. But today, I must strongly recommend to you about Lao Ni."

"Actually, I have had an idea about this since Yuanqi Technology put forward the development concept of chip industry autonomy. In addition, you have expressed firm confidence in chip autonomy just now. I think the two of you will be able to work together. go."

Gu Xueli's tone was deafening, and his eagerness was more concerned than talking about his own affairs.

Wu Tao sat up straight, breathed a long sigh of relief, and solemnly said: "Grandpa, your suggestion is very timely. In fact, the direction of chip autonomy on my side is also lacking a master like Academician Ni." Leading. It’s just that Academician Ni’s current situation may not have the same trust in me as you do.”

Seeing Wu Tao's worries, Gu Xueli immediately slapped his thigh and said: "This matter is on me! Don't worry, even if I can't talk to him, and Lao Xu, let's go to battle together, and I promise to help you invite him. "

Wu Tao was also refreshed.

With Gu Xueli and Xu Changming going out together, this matter is really possible.

I hope that the current old Ni's wariness towards businessmen has dissipated with the wind.

"Since that's the case, Grandpa, I'll leave this matter to you and Professor Xu." Wu Tao said seriously, as if he had made a final decision on this matter.

Gu Xueli seemed to be twenty years younger, and said with longing: "Actually, having a partner like you is a brand new encounter for Lao Ni..."