Maxim Kadakov, editor-in-chief of the magazine "Za Rulem", criticized the ideas of the microelectronics manufacturer "Micron". This week it became known that the "daughter" of the "Element" Group is discussing with the Ministry of Industry and Trade four projects for the development of microelectronics with a total cost of 350 billion rubles. By 2027, it is planned to expand existing capacities, build a new chip production with a topology of 90 to 40 nm, and start producing components from a more efficient material with these funds. The Ministry of Industry and Trade may allocate co-financing to these projects.
Kadakov noted that "no one has invested such money in the production of components yet" and "this is hardly possible without the help of the state".
The main task is the production of microchips with a topology of 90 to 40 nm. Plus, expanding existing production capacities. In particular, "Micron" wants to establish mass production of 65 nm processors by 2028. Now "Micron" produces 180–90 nm chips. This is the day before yesterday. European companies were producing 65 nm wafers 20 years ago. Even with the development of the 40 nm process, we will not catch up with the leaders at all. There will only be some technological independence. Such chips are quite enough for basic computers, for military purposes, for the automotive industry. Not enough for modern electronics. And we won't catch up with the leaders either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. They are already aiming at 3 nm and 2 nm. But it's better than nothing.
As Kadakov emphasized, most likely, this will have to be carried out "mainly on purchased equipment and with a clear shortage of specialists in this area". Thus, the projects will provide technological independence only in part, but "again, it's better than nothing".
Earlier it became known that "Micron" and its products were included in the plan for the development of electronics and microelectronics in Russia until 2030. As the source of "Kommersant" noted, one of the targets for the implementation of the plan will be the development of mass production of "Micron" microcircuits with a topology of 65 nm by 2028.
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