As you must all know, the United States has recently launched an unprecedented crackdown on China's chip industry, trying to cut off China's scientific and technological chain and hinder China's scientific and technological progress.
This chip war has a decisive impact on China's security and economy. Chips, this seemingly tiny existence, are actually the soul of modern technology, which runs through our communications, computing, storage, artificial intelligence, military industry and other fields. In the face of US suppression, we cannot sit idly by, nor can we blindly rely on foreign technology. We must cheer up, innovate independently, and develop our own chip industry. In this regard, we have achieved some impressive results. Looking at Huawei's Kirin series chips, it is like a banner in the field of mobile communications. Not only does it have the world's most advanced 7nm process, but it also integrates 5G baseband, making it one of the most powerful mobile phone chips on the market today. Another example is Bitmain's mining machine chip, which is also a trump card in the blockchain field. It uses specialized algorithms to efficiently mine cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and is the world's largest manufacturer of mining rigs. These chips are our leaders in the field of semiconductor manufacturing. They not only demonstrate our technical prowess, but also win our market share. However, the road ahead is not smooth, and we face another, even bigger challenge: the instruction set problem in chip design. This challenge is like a mountain that we have to climb in order to move on. Therefore, we must face difficulties, carry forward the spirit of self-reliance and independent innovation, constantly overcome technical problems, and promote the continuous development of China's chip industry. In this chip war, we must always be vigilant and always keep moving forward, because only in this way can we remain invincible in the fierce competition.
The instruction set, as the name suggests, is the "language" in which the chip executes the program. Different sets of instructions are like different dialects, each with its own unique grammar and vocabulary. At present, in the market, two mainstream instruction sets are neck and neck: one is the X86 instruction set of Intel in the United States, and the other is the ARM instruction set of Arm in the United Kingdom. These two instruction sets dominate the chip market for PCs, servers, workstations, game consoles, mobile phones, tablets, and other devices almost worldwide. If we want to design chips for these devices, then we have to master both instruction sets. However, it's not that simple. Both of these sets of instructions are intellectual property rights that are protected under U.S. law. This means that if the United States** wants to ban us from using these instruction sets, we will be choked by the throat and unable to design compatible chips. This is a serious and intractable problem, and it is even more suffocating than our challenges in chip manufacturing. Chip manufacturing is just a process problem, as long as we have enough funds, equipment, and talents, we can gradually improve our process level and narrow the gap with the international advanced level. However, chip design is an architectural issue, which involves many factors such as chip performance, power consumption, and compatibility. Designing an excellent instruction set requires not only a lot of R&D investment, but also long-term market validation and user feedback. This is a daunting task that cannot be expected overnight. Therefore, we must start from the basics, from simple to complex, from small to large, and gradually improve our instruction set system. In this process, we need patience and perseverance, just like nurturing a small sapling, it needs to be carefully cared for and let it gradually grow into a towering tree.
In this vast ocean of science and technology, there is an institution that has been working silently and making great contributions to China's chip industry. It is Loongson Zhongke Technology, referred to as Loongson. Loongson, the pearl of China's chip industry, has carried the mission of providing independent and controllable chip solutions for China's supercomputers since its birth. In order to achieve this lofty goal, Loongson has embarked on the road of research and development of independent instruction sets since 2000. After more than 20 years of unremitting efforts and firm beliefs, Loongson has launched a number of chip products based on independent instruction set, which are like stars in the chip field, shining in desktops, notebooks, servers, embedded and other fields. Recently, Loongson released its latest product - Loongson 3A6000. This chip is a general-purpose CPU based on Loongson's self-designed instructions and architecture (Loongarch), and it is also a 100% pure domestic general-purpose CPU officially confirmed by the state. Its birth marks a major breakthrough in the field of independent controllability of Loongson. Loongson 3A6000, like a powerful warrior, has gotten rid of dependence on any foreign technology with its own strength. At the same time, it has also achieved perfect compatibility with domestic operating systems, including UnionTech, Galaxy, Kirin and many other well-known operating systems. This is like a staunch warrior, for the prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people, he has always adhered to the position of independent research and development, and provided a strong heart for China's supercomputer.
The performance of Loongson 3A6000 should not be underestimated. It uses a 12nm process and has 4 cores with a frequency of 25GHz, supports dual-channel DDR4 memory, up to 64GB, and also supports binary translation function of software and hardware synergy, and can run X86 and ARM programs.
Although the performance of Loongson 3A6000 cannot be compared with Intel's 10th generation Core or AMD's Ryzen, it is already a leader in the current domestic CPU, and it is also an important attempt in the field of independent instruction set.
It is reported that Loongson 3A6000 has begun small-scale production, and is expected to be officially launched in the second half of this year, and the first batch of application fields will be education, finance, etc.
The birth of Loongson 3A6000 is a self-breakthrough in the field of chip design, and it is also a self-counterattack in the chip war. It shows our determination and confidence to the United States: we will not succumb to any suppression and blockade, and we have the ability and confidence to embark on a road of independent and controllable chips.
Of course, we should not be blindly optimistic, we still have many difficulties and challenges that we need to overcome and solve. For example, the shipment of Loongson 3A6000 is still very limited, far from meeting the needs of the market. For example, the ecosystem of Loongson 3A6000 is not yet perfect, and more software and hardware support and optimization are needed. For example, there is still a lot of room for improvement in the technical level of Loongson 3A6000, and more innovation and breakthroughs are needed.
These problems are like mountains hidden in the dark night, which we need to continue to climb and conquer. We must not have the illusion of one step to the sky, nor can we indulge in the hotbed of complacency. We must keep a clear head and a firm faith, like a bright beacon guiding us forward in the dark night. Loongson 3A6000, a 100% pure domestic general-purpose CPU, is like Yanlong going to sea, showing our strong strength in the field of independent instruction set. It is not only the crystallization of our independent innovation, but also a powerful counterattack to the US technological blockade. Its powerful performance and unique architecture are like an eagle spreading its wings, allowing us to see the infinite possibilities in the field of chips. However, we must also admit that the road to chip design is full of difficulties and challenges. Like a ship in a storm, we need to move forward steadily, constantly exploring and innovating. We still have a lot of work to do and a lot of problems to solve. This requires us to remain humble and in awe, like the grass in the valley, to be resilient even in the face of wind and rain. At the same time, we must also remain confident and brave, like the eagle on the peak, even in the face of strong winds, we must spread our wings and fly high. Friends, I believe that through our joint efforts, we will be able to realize our chip dream. Just like the spring seedlings breaking through the ground, our scientific and technological strength will surely thrive. Let us make our due contribution to the rise of science and technology for our country and nation. Let's look forward to that day together!