Originally, Su Wu thought that adding a SOC chip this time would at least double the computing power, but the effect was somewhat unsatisfactory.
The key issue lies in data storage devices.
Although solid-state drives were invented a long time ago, their widespread use did not begin until 2010.
Therefore, mechanical hard drives, also known as HDDs, are still the most commonly used type of hard drive today.
Such hard drives not only have small storage space, but also cannot improve the speed of data entry and retrieval.
Having figured out the key issue, Su Wu slapped his forehead hard; he had actually forgotten about it.
No wonder cloud computing was proposed several years later; the key issue is the mismatch between technological development and the actual situation.
Su Wu discovered that he seemed to have encountered a new problem.
To realize big data, he must establish a storage area network to carry massive amounts of data.
But if he wants to perfectly implement storage area networks, he must first get solid-state drives, or SSDs, sort of.
The great man was right.
We solve one problem, but new problems always arise; there are never enough problems to solve.
"You guys continue with the compatibility testing; you must improve the compatibility. Mr. Gao, you and the rest of you need to have a meeting with me."
He gave a single instruction and then left with a sullen face.
Gao Qiang and the others followed him nervously into the office area's conference room.
They could all sense that Su Wu wasn't in a good mood.
Could it be that their SOC chips are not made well?
But thinking about it, it makes sense. With Su Wu's ability to readily produce all sorts of high-tech gadgets, it would be strange if he were satisfied.
Su Wu sat down and looked at the group, feeling somewhat helpless.
"The SOC chips are passable, but there's still a lot of room for improvement. We've already achieved 90-nanometer-level chips, and you're going to focus your R&D on that technology? What's the value of some low-end products?"
No one dared to speak upon hearing this.
Keep in mind that's a difference of at least millions of electronic components; they simply don't have that level of expertise.
Su Wu took a breath, realizing that he was asking the impossible.
However, there are some things that still need to be addressed.
"What do you think technological innovation and scientific research are all about? Do we have any independently developed projects right now? I mean, besides the projects I've proposed."
These words undoubtedly pierced everyone's hearts like a sharp knife.
To be honest, they do have some research and development.
But those research and development projects were all peripheral and trivial, just minor tricks.
Especially compared to Su Wu, they weren't even doing research and development; they were just doing production.
Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look Su Wu in the eye.
Su Wu tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said helplessly, "Even if we don't have any decent research and development, don't we have any ideas? If we don't even dare to think about it, then what's the point of doing scientific research and playing with high technology?"
Seeing everyone's dejected state, Gao Qiang forced a smile and said, "We still have ideas."
"Then why has no one ever mentioned this to me? Shouldn't ideas be discussed? Or have you come to a conclusion through discussion?" Su Wu asked, somewhat annoyed.
"Well...we have indeed discussed this, but we haven't reached a conclusion yet..."
"Old Gao, you don't need to cover for them anymore. You're just spouting useless nonsense."
Su Wu, unusually, interrupted Gao Qiang's speech, his mood becoming somewhat solemn.
This is not the way to do scientific research; it lacks creativity.
After thinking for a moment, he sighed and said, "Humans can't imagine things out of thin air. Ultimately, everything needs a reference point, such as existing theories and concepts. We can definitely start from that..."
To be honest, those who are doing this are all rare scientific research talents, and Su Wu admits that he cannot compare to them.
If he hadn't cheated, he would just be a pretty good programmer now, nothing more.
He said those things earlier because he was somewhat angry at their lack of ambition.
Looking back now, it must have been quite a challenge for them to develop such cutting-edge technology.
After calming himself down, Su Wu rubbed his stiff face, trying to soften his facial expression.
He laughed and said, "Let me give you an example. The first solid-state drive was invented in 1970. Then, in 1984, a company invented flash memory. Then, in 1989, the world's first solid-state drive was born. But what about now?"
"So many years have passed, but SSDs still haven't replaced HDDs. Why is that? Everyone seems to be researching flash memory now and has abandoned SSDs. Why can't we research them?"
"In my opinion, it's only a matter of time before SSDs replace HDDs. Getting in early gives you a better chance, right?"
Su Wu patiently and skillfully guided the conversation, eventually leading it to his main objective for the day.
Upon hearing his words, everyone looked enlightened.
The fact that he explained solid-state drives in such detail means he's up to something.
Gao Qiang hesitated and said, "Actually, we've discussed this before. The key issue with SSDs lies in the controller solution. Without an excellent controller solution, it's difficult to improve storage capacity and stability..."
Upon hearing this, Su Wu was taken aback.
He hadn't expected that these people had actually discussed this topic.
This made him feel a little better.
He had several versions of the main control scheme in his mind.
For example, the SandForce reference controller is considered to have truly driven the explosive growth of solid-state drives.
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