雷军：芯片是小米走向成功的必由之路

Core Viewpoint - Xiaomi's journey in chip development has been marked by both ambition and challenges, with a renewed commitment to self-developed chips being crucial for the company's future success [1][2][4]. Group 1: Chip Development History - Xiaomi began its chip development journey in 2014, launching its first self-developed SoC, Surge S1, in 2017, which sold over 600,000 units [1]. - In 2018, Xiaomi made the difficult decision to halt SoC development and focus on smaller chips due to the challenges faced [1]. - The failure of the Surge project led to reflections on the need to target high-end markets for self-developed chips, as seen with competitors like Huawei and Apple [1]. Group 2: Strategic Decisions and Challenges - The complexity and cost of chip development have significantly increased, with estimates of requiring ten years and $50 billion for a successful SoC [2]. - In early 2021, Xiaomi restarted its chip journey by establishing the "Xuanjie" team, but faced significant revenue challenges shortly after [2][3]. - A critical meeting in May 2022 led to a consensus to continue chip development despite financial pressures, emphasizing the long-term vision over short-term gains [3]. Group 3: Commitment to Chip Development - Xiaomi's leadership expressed strong support for continuing chip development, viewing the investment as essential for building a robust R&D team, regardless of the outcome [4]. - By early 2024, the self-developed chip "Xuanjie O1" was successfully taped out using advanced 3nm technology, boosting confidence within the team [4]. - The success of the Xuanjie O1 is seen as just the beginning, with the company acknowledging the long road ahead in achieving ultimate success in chip development [5].