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The reason why Bluetooth headsets are not widely used in this era is because the power consumption of Bluetooth is too high. Generally, it can be used for up to 2 hours when fully charged.

The Bluetooth Listen 1.0 sent to them by Deep Blue Semiconductor is different. According to Jonathan Ivey’s evaluation of Listen 1.0, if the current Bluetooth headsets are replaced with this chip, they can be used for at least five to six times when fully charged. About hours.

Such a pair of headphones will definitely be popular among consumers.

"Okay, if we use this technology on the next generation iPhone, what will be the evaluation results of surfboard?" Mr. Qiao thought for a while and said.

“Surfboard is the same as the Thunderbolt technology we are cooperating with Intel, but surfboard is more advanced than our Thunderbolt technology. It can adapt to any device and any interface. Not surprisingly, Intel and AMD will use this technology in their next generation products.

Because this technology can at least improve the performance of the entire machine by about 15%-25%. In addition, it can also significantly reduce the manufacturing costs of competitors. ” said Jonathan Ivey.

"The surfboard is the same as the lightning interface we are developing. Is it even more advanced than our lightning interface technology?" Mr. Qiao said in disbelief.

He didn't expect such a coincidence to exist in the world.

"Yes, but their technology is more advanced than the lightning interface we are developing. Surfboard can be used with devices and any interface. The interface bandwidth of surfboard has reached 32GT/s. The highest speed of all the lightning interfaces we have studied is only 1GT/s. s only.

In addition, the production cost of surfboard is much lower than the cost of our lightning interface cable.

Surfboard does not need to install a decoding chip on the data line, it only needs the device to support surfboard technology, and surfboard does not distinguish between front and back, just plug in the interface and you can use it. ” said Jonathan Ivey.

"Okay, you go and do your work first." Master Qiao said.

Santa Clara, California, USA.

After some thought, Paul Otellini summoned the company's management to the conference room for a meeting.

"Glenn, tell everyone about the surfboard information." Paul Otellini looked at Glenn Hinton, who was sitting in the third seat from the left and said.

"Okay, boss." Glenn Hinton nodded.

Then he walked to the podium, opened his laptop, connected it to the projector, and opened the surfboard's technical documentation.

"Surfboard is an interface technology developed by a Chinese semiconductor company. This technology is the same as the Thunderbolt interface we are developing. This technology has unparalleled compatibility and bandwidth.

This technology can be used on any interface, whether it is SCSI, SATA, USB, FireWire, PCI Express, memory slots, or video output ports.

The bandwidth of this interface technology reaches 32GT/s, and its delay is lower than that of other interfaces. In addition, this technology does not distinguish between pros and cons, and the chip can automatically identify the data.

At the same time, this technology has the advantages of full duplex, high data transmission rate, strong anti-interference ability, long transmission distance, and low power consumption.

I have conducted detailed tests on this interface technology. If this technology is used in next-generation products, the performance of our products can be improved by at least 25%.

According to the introduction in the other party's documentation, the bandwidth of their next-generation product will be increased to 64GT/s. ” said Glenn Hinton.

Everyone heard Glenn Hinton's introduction and understood what Paul Otellini meant. What Paul Otellini meant was whether they should use this technology. If they use this technology, their customized technical specifications will be broken.

"Boss, do you think AMD may use this technology in next-generation products?" Chief Operating Officer Brian Krzanich said.

"Yes." Paul Otellini nodded.

If AMD uses this new technology, it will shorten the distance between the products of both parties, which is something Paul Otellini does not want to see.

In fact, Intel is the one who least wants to use this technology, but they can't control others from using this technology. This is also a headache for Paul Otellini, but if they use this technology, they will definitely be affected by Deep Blue Semiconductor in the future. limit.

"Boss, I personally do not recommend the use of this technology. If we use this technology, we will be restricted by this company in the future unless this technology is in our hands." Brian Krzanich said.

"If we don't use this technology, AMD will shorten the gap between us, and the performance gap between the two parties will not be so obvious." Paul Otellini said.

"Boss, we can vote through the Semiconductor Association to ban everyone from using this technology." Brian Koziannis said after thinking about it.

"Brian, you know this is impossible. AMD will definitely sue us for violating monopoly laws." Paul Otellini shook his head.

Paul Otellini's words silenced everyone. If this technology is a very core technology, they can handle it through the Semiconductor Association. After all, this technology was not invented by their American company.

The problem is that this technology is not a core technology. If you don’t use it, you can’t restrict others from using it.

If you don't use it and restrict others from using it, it's a violation of the antitrust law. Besides, if you want to restrict others from using it, you have to listen to you and not use it.

But the embarrassing part is that you say it is not a core technology, but it can replace the current technology and become the core technology.

"Boss, is it possible for us to acquire this company?" Brian Koziani said.

Brian Koziani feels that if they can win this technology, they can be [-] million points ahead of AMD in technology.

"Impossible." Paul Otellini shook his head.

As for acquiring this technology through acquisition, Paul Otellini thinks it is impossible.

Why should people sell technology to you when they can just make money by relying on this technology?

Although the acquisition is not absolute, as long as they are willing to spend a lot of money, they believe they can still acquire it.

It’s just that the price to acquire this technology requires at least tens of billions of dollars.

Why is it necessary to spend tens of billions of dollars?

In 2009, global PC shipments were 3 million units. In addition to PCs, peripheral products also use this interface, which means that all products add up to more than 5 million units. Deep Blue Semiconductor’s licensing fee is US$1, so in one year it will be $5 million in revenue.

Although the patent protection period is 20 years, as technology iteratively updates, the life of the patent will increase.

In other words, this patent is conservatively estimated to last for at least 30 years. US$5 million a year for 30 years is US$150 billion. The problem is that this number is only a preliminary estimate. As shipments increase, the patent fees will increase. If you want It will cost at least US$100 billion to acquire this technology.

What's more, spending tens of billions to acquire this technology is not cost-effective for them.

It is better to invest this money in the research and development of thunder and lightning interface technology. Maybe the thunder and lightning interface technology can surpass the other party in the future.

"Why?" Brian Koziani asked curiously.

"Because this company is not a company without background. It belongs to the same parent company as Deep Blue Security Network Company, and the stacked film replacement products are also produced by subsidiaries under their group. Such a company will not sell its technology to us. ” said Paul Otellini. "Glenn, didn't you just say that this technology is the same as the lightning interface technology we are developing? Is it possible that their patents overlap with ours? Is it possible that the lightning interface technology we are developing can surpass them?" Bu Bu Ryan Koziani looked at Glenn Hinton and asked.

"Our lightning interface technology is still under development, and we have not yet submitted a patent to the patent office. The other party's patent has long been submitted to the patent office. Before the meeting, I checked their technology patents. The technology they use is different from ours. The technology is different.

The technology used in our Thunderbolt interface may even infringe on the other party's patents.

It is impossible for the Thunderbolt interface to surpass the other party's patent. "Glen Hinton replied.

"Boss, how much is their licensing fee?" Brian Koziani said helplessly.

"A chip costs a dollar," said Paul Otellini.

"Fortunately, the price is not very expensive. It seems we have no choice." Brian Koziani sighed.

"Then let's vote," Paul Otellini said.

2009 11 Month 12 Day.

Two in the afternoon.

Yang Xu took an Alpha Toyota to the door of Nantian Entrepreneurship.

He saw people lining up to enter the industrial park, but the scene before him shocked him because the door was disabled by facial recognition.

Even if he saw this scene at the world's top semiconductor company, he was quite shocked. Even their Intel headquarters did not use such advanced technology.

After reviewing their information, the guard released their vehicle and quickly arrived at the door of Building 7 through the road signs. At this time, Chang Huazhang was already waiting for him at the door of Building 7.

"Is this Mr. Yang Xu?" Chang Huazhang asked after seeing Yang Xu get out of the car.

"Hello, I'm Yang Xu." Yang Xu replied.

"I am Chang Huazhang, assistant to the chairman, and I just talked to you on the phone." Chang Huazhang said with a smile.

"Hello, Assistant Chang." Yang Xu replied.

"The chairman is already waiting for you upstairs. Mr. Yang, please come with me." Chang Huazhang said.

"Yeah." Yang Xu nodded.

Under the leadership of Chang Huazhang, Yang Xu quickly arrived at Han Chen's office. Han Chen also stopped working when he saw Yang Xu coming.

"Mr. Yang, welcome to Shenlan Group." Han Chen stretched out his hand and said with a smile.

"Mr. Han is younger than I thought." Yang Xu smiled.

What Yang Xu said was not polite, because Han Chen was really too young, younger than he thought. He was still studying at this age.

"Thank you for the compliment, let's go to the tea table and chat." Han Chen put his hand towards the tea table and said.

"Yeah." Yang Xu nodded.

Then the two sat down at the tea table, and Han Chen skillfully made tea. Han Chen didn't like drinking tea before, but he got used to it just by brewing it.

"Mr. Yang is here this time to discuss surfboard technology licensing," Han Chen said while making tea.

"I wonder if Mr. Han is willing to transfer the surfboard technology to Intel. Intel is willing to spend US$100 billion in cash to acquire this technology." Yang Xu said.

"Mr. Yang, a computer is composed of CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, hard drive and other devices. If it is considered as a mouse, keyboard, monitor and other external devices, there are 5 things that use surfboard. According to the surfboard, a single chip costs one dollar. Licensing fee is calculated.

In other words, Deep Blue Semiconductor can get a licensing fee of US$5 for a computer. According to statistics, global PC shipments in 2009 were 3 million, and this number is still rising. Customers want to experience high-performance computers. You must use surfboard technology.

Even if your company only uses surfboard technology on high-end products, surfboard’s market share will be at least 30%, which means that Deep Blue Technology’s annual licensing fee will be at least US$[-] million. This number will increase with the increase in shipments. And increase.

Normally, the life span of a patent is 20 years, which can be extended to at least 30-40 years as technology is added.

This technology can bring at least 150 billion to 200 billion profits to Deep Blue Semiconductor.

In addition to PC products, smartphones may also use surfboard technology. According to my estimates, smartphone shipments will surpass PCs in the future.

Surfboard technology can bring at least US$200-300 billion in revenue to Deep Blue Semiconductor. If Mr. Yang were you, would you sell this technology to others? "Han Chen asked with a smile.

"Isn't Mr. Han afraid that we will unite with other manufacturers to boycott your technology?" Yang Xu asked with a smile.

"If I could resist Mr. Yang, I wouldn't come here in person." Han Chen said with a smile while washing the tea.

Han Chen's words were very straightforward. Yang Xu also knew that the other party would not sell it. He was just testing it. If the other party was willing to sell it, that would be the best. If the other party didn't sell it, there was nothing he could do.

"Mr. Han, Intel's annual shipments exceed 2 million units. I wonder if the licensing price still needs to be negotiated?" Yang Xu asked.

"2 million CPUs only cost 2 million U.S. dollars. This amount of money is equivalent to Intel's profit for a few days. Intel won't be so stingy that it is unwilling to pay even this amount of money." Han Chen made the first tea after washing it. He asked, giving the other person a smile.

"Mr. Han is joking, of course you should save money when you can in business." Yang Xu picked up the tea cup and took a sip, smiling.

"Mr. Yang, there is no way to negotiate this price, and if Intel wants to obtain the authorization of surfboard, it must hold a press conference to disclose this matter." Han Chen picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

If Intel holds a press conference to publicly use surfboard technology, Deep Blue Semiconductor will save the cost of promoting surfboard, and other manufacturers will join the surfboard family because of Intel's participation.

"Mr. Han wanted to use Intel to promote surfboard. Mr. Han really played a good hand." Yang Xu said with a smile.

"Mr. Yang, the semiconductor industry has always been dominated by foreigners. It is rare for us to surpass foreigners in a certain field. How can we not give our opinions at this time? Besides, even if you are not willing to do it, I believe AMD will be willing." of.

If there is only one company in the world, AMD, then we are not qualified to offer opinions.

Even Intel won’t use surfboard technology. "Han Chen said with a smile. (End of chapter)