The chip "war" has restarted, ASML has stayed in the Netherlands, and Huawei has made a breakthrough in localization
Chips, a seemingly ordinary little thing, are the core that supports the development of modern science and technology. Recently, the Dutch lithography machine manufacturer ASML and the Chinese mobile phone giant Huawei have made a lot of waves in the chip field.
ASML is a "unicorn" in the global lithography machine market, and its high-end lithography machines are indispensable key equipment for manufacturing chips. At one point, it was rumored that ASML might leave the Netherlands for a more favorable country to expand a new plant. This undoubtedly made the Dutch government feel great pressure, after all, the loss of ASML is equivalent to the loss of the "lifeline" of manufacturing chips.
In order to retain this "national treasure" enterprise, the Dutch government came up with the "Beethoven Plan" and invested 2.5 billion euros to improve infrastructure and create a better development environment for ASML. ASML officially announced that it will expand in the Netherlands, abandoning its plans to relocate. This is undoubtedly a big victory for the Dutch government and ensures its important position in the global chip industry chain.
Chinese mobile phone giant Huawei has also made significant progress in the field of chips. Its latest flagship mobile phone, the Mate60 series, uses a wide range of domestic chips and components, demonstrating Huawei's progress in independent chip innovation.
The Mate60 series is equipped with Huawei's own Kirin 9000S/9010 chip, using domestic memory chips. This shows that despite the severe chip embargo imposed by the United States, Huawei is still capable of breaking through many obstacles and continuing to produce advanced mobile phone chips.
It has also been reported that because the performance of the Mate60 Pro does not reach the level of the new generation of flagships, it may be "reduced to a 100-yuan machine". However, there are also opinions that through system optimization, the actual experience of the Mate60 Pro is still good, and Huawei's tuning ability should not be underestimated.
The road to "independent innovation" of chips is tortuous and arduous
For Huawei, the localization of the Mate60 series can be described as tortuous and arduous. Due to the severe sanctions imposed by the US government, Huawei was banned from using American chips and technology, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow.
Huawei didn't give up. On the contrary, they are determined to achieve independent innovation in chips and no longer rely on foreign technology. That's how the Mate60 series was born.
It is not easy to achieve independent innovation of chips. Chip design and manufacturing require a large capital investment, as well as a first-class talent team. Huawei has invested a lot in this regard.
The chip manufacturing process is also a challenge. At present, the world's most advanced chip manufacturing process is only mastered by a few companies such as TSMC. Huawei had to turn to TSMC to entrust them with the OEM production of Kirin chips.
Chip design also requires a large number of patented technologies. Due to the ban by the United States, Huawei was unable to obtain these patents and could only rely on its own innovation breakthroughs. This undoubtedly increases the difficulty of research and development.
Despite the long road, Huawei has achieved phased results. The emergence of the Mate60 series proves Huawei's determination and ability in independent chip innovation.
There is still a certain gap between the chip performance of the Mate60 series and the international advanced level. But this is only temporary, and with Huawei's investment, this gap will be narrowed in the future.
The road to independent chip innovation is destined to be tortuous and arduous. But as long as we persevere and persevere, one day, Made in China can also occupy a place in this field.
The "independent innovation" of chips is of great significance, and China's manufacturing is on the rise
Although the road to independent chip innovation is difficult, it is of great significance to China. This is not only about the country's scientific and technological strength, but also about national security and development strategy.
For a long time, China has been dependent on imports in the field of chips, which has brought great passivity and risks to the country's scientific and technological development. In the event of a trade dispute or technological blockade, China's industrial chain will be paralyzed.
Realizing independent innovation of chips is crucial to ensuring national security and ensuring the safety of the supply chain of the industrial chain. Only by mastering the "heart" of chips can China's scientific and technological strength be truly independent.
The chip industry is also a trillion-level market. If China can occupy a place in this field, it will inject new impetus into the country's economic development.
At present, the development of China's chip industry is in a critical period of climbing. Although there is still a certain gap with the international advanced level, as long as we persevere and work steadily, we will eventually be able to break through the encirclement.
The advent of Huawei's Mate60 series is a microcosm of China's independent chip innovation. Despite some shortcomings, it demonstrates China's determination and ability in this area. It is believed that China's chip industry will be able to master more core technologies and catch up with and surpass the international advanced level.
The independent innovation of chips is of great significance, and it is the only way for China's manufacturing industry to achieve corner overtaking. As long as we maintain concentration and perseverance, the spring of China's manufacturing industry must be just around the corner.