King of Technology: A Fresh Start in 1983

Then, Su Wanqing turned to Chen Jianghe: "Your task scheduling core and cache design can be put on hold for now."

"Focus our efforts on designing a dedicated memory access coprocessor (MAC) that supports data transfer, address mapping, and relocation, based on the Pangu bus driver technology!"

"Reduce data movement and address translation overhead by more than 50% for specific computationally intensive tasks!"

"This is the first truly valuable thing that Tiangong can contribute to [Galaxy]!"

Su Wanqing's words accurately pointed out the shortcomings of the Tiangong plan.

It also astutely grasped its core value points: memory access and communication.

It also provides a highly feasible downgrade target:

MAC is a specialized memory access coprocessor!

This avoids Tiangong's shortcomings in system architecture while maximizing its technological advantages!

Zhang Zhenggao looked at Su Wanqing, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes, and nodded slightly.

The other experts, after hearing Su Wanqing's words, also fell into thought...

It is clear that everyone agrees on this more pragmatic approach.

"Comrade Wanqing's suggestion is very pertinent."

Chief Engineer Zhang finally made the decision: "Xiao Chen, go back and refine the project according to Engineer Su's direction!"

"Within one month, produce a detailed architecture design for the MAC unit and simulation reports for key modules!"

"The 'Galaxy' project team will provide standard interface protocols and test vectors! Engineer Su will be fully responsible for technical coordination!"

Stepping out of the Eagle's Nest, Chen Jianghe let out a long sigh of relief, feeling as if he had undergone a spiritual baptism.

With the daunting task of the [Galaxy] MAC unit and a brand-new technological vision, he returned to Huilongguan and immediately assembled the technical team to join the battle.

Zhou Yuguang and Li Mingyuan specialize in MAC architecture design.

This includes memory access protocols, address mapping, and block transfer mechanisms.

Zhang Wei, Zhao Lin, and others were responsible for module-level simulation.

Xiao Wang is fully committed to ensuring the preparation for the secondary tape-out production of the bus driver chip, which is the foundational IP of MAC.

Just as the design of the MAC was being carried out intensively, exciting news came from Shanghai.

The bus driver chip from the secondary fabrication stage at Shanghai Components Factory No. 5 has completed packaging and testing!

The yield rate is as high as 88%!

All key performance parameters meet the standards!

Excellent power consumption and temperature rise control!

Tiangong's first independently designed chip...

They've risen from the ashes!

Zhou Yuguang was so excited that tears streamed down his face!

The success of the self-developed chip not only solved the cost and supply chain issues of the Pangu Card and Xuanyuan Card.

It is also the cornerstone of the [Galaxy] MAC unit, and even the future Tiangong technology roadmap!

In less than a month, the first batch of one thousand chips was swiftly delivered from Shanghai to Huilongguan.

Chen Jianghe immediately organized production verification.

The [Xuanyuan Pangu III - Split Version], equipped with a self-developed bus driver chip, not only significantly reduces costs but also offers stable performance.

The profit margin for OEM orders for The Little Prince has increased significantly!

The prototype card also successfully passed environmental testing at the D-section assembly plant.

The first batch of 500 orders has entered the mass production stage!

That day, Chen Jianghe was discussing with Zhou Yuguang the implementation details of the address remapping hardware in the MAC unit, whether to use an FPGA or an ASIC…

The assistant rushed in, looking flustered: "Mr. Chen! A summons from the Hong Kong City Court!"

"Furthermore... the industry and commerce bureaus of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing have simultaneously sent letters demanding that we immediately cease selling all products bearing the 'Xuanyuan' trademark!"

Chen Jianghe picked up the summons and official letter.

The lawsuit in the port city court has entered the formal trial stage.

Pan-Asia Technology has accused Tiangong of infringing on its trademark "Xuanyuan" due to its association with "Pangu," which is confusingly similar to "Pangu." They are demanding an immediate sales ban.

The letters from the industry and commerce bureaus of the four regions all gave strikingly similar reasons! It seemed like a pre-arranged plan…

"The trademark 'Xuanyuan' is suspected of maliciously registering another's well-known brand, disrupting market order. We demand its removal from shelves and that it be investigated..."

"Shameless!"

Zhou Yuguang was trembling with rage. "They registered 'Pangu' themselves, and now they're suing us for 'Xuanyuan' infringement? And they even colluded with the local industry and commerce bureau?"

"This is Lin Jianye's combination punch!"

Chen Jianghe's eyes were icy. "They're using legal maneuvering and administrative pressure! Their goal is to completely paralyze our production and sales!"

Just then, an even more fatal blow followed!

Deputy Factory Director Zhang, who was in charge of liaising with Huaxin Precision, rushed in, his face ashen: "President Chen! Huaxin... Huaxin has informed us! Effective immediately, all cooperation is being terminated!"

"We will no longer accept any bare PCB orders from Tiangong! The reason given is... 'Business strategy adjustment'!"

Huaxin cuts off supply?

The source of the bare boards has been cut off!

Although Tiangong's self-developed chip solved the driver part, the core graphics accelerator board (four-layer/six-layer) of the Pangu card still requires high-precision processing by Huaxin!

The supply disruption means that Tiangong's high-end product line, the Pangu III, and the orders for the D-section assembly plant will be completely cut off!

"They're trying to kill us! They're trying to take our lives!" Xiao Wang's eyes were bloodshot.

Leveraging his Hong Kong capital background and influence, Lin Jianye has woven a deadly web covering legal, administrative, and supply chain aspects!

In an instant, Tiangong was caught in an ambush from all sides!

"What's the panic!"

Chen Jianghe slammed his hand on the table!

His eyes burned with unyielding spirit, "If CEFC cuts off the supply, then we'll find a new path!"

He immediately dialed Professor Li Mingyuan's number: "Professor Li! Are there any collaborating units of the Tsinghua Institute of Microelectronics that can produce four-layer circuit board samples?"

"It doesn't matter if the craftsmanship is a little inferior! As long as it's better than the Red Star Factory!"

"The process is acceptable, but the main problem is the limited production capacity and low yield rate..." Professor Li Mingyuan said in a heavy voice.

"That's good enough! Ask them to send out ten samples first!"

"Okay! I'll coordinate right away! But it will take at least two weeks!"

"What? Two weeks? No way!"

"By the time the sample cards come out... it'll be too late!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Jianghe looked at Zhou Yuguang: "Engineer Zhou! It seems we need to immediately activate the downgrade backup plan for the [Xuanyuan] card!"

"You mean... a demotion?"

"Using our self-developed bus driver chip, we've redesigned a dual-layer board-based 'Xuanyuan Popular Edition' graphics card!"

"Performance should be as close as possible to the Pangu II, with a focus on stability and cost-effectiveness!"

"Target customers: Small and medium-sized enterprises in the office and general education markets; price set at 980!"

"Use this product to protect our core customer base first!"

"Understood!" Zhou Yuguang immediately accepted the order.

"Xiao Bo!" Chen Jianghe dialed the number in the south. "The Industry and Commerce Bureau is seizing it? Let them investigate!"

"All [Xuanyuan] product packaging will bear a prominent statement: 'This product is unrelated to any registered trademarks in Hong Kong!'"

"At the same time, immediately launch the recruitment of distributors for the [Xuanyuan Basic Edition]!"

"Focusing on 'domestic chips, military-grade quality'! A price war in the [chip] market? We'll fight to the end!"

This is a case of sacrificing an arm to survive!

Under the strangulation of financial giants, Tiangong had no choice but to go all out!

Just as Chen Jianghe finished deploying the emergency plan and was feeling exhausted, the phone on his desk rang.

It's Su Wanqing.