FAQ

 

IS THERE A LIMIT TO WHAT WE CAN BUILD?

 

Answer: It depends on the complexity of the project and whether or not the technology is discoverable. We will certainly give it our best shot.

 

IS THERE A MINIMUM QUANTITY OF UNITS I MUST ORDER?

 

Answer: No, we have a one time design/prototyping fee! However, upon successfully producing a fully functional product, it is beneficial to order a higher quantity.

 

HOW LONG MUST I WAIT FOR FEED BACK?

 

Answer: Typically 24 to 48 hours. If we're experiencing a high volume of requests and/or complexity with specific requests it may take longer. Customer Satisfaction is our priority, we will follow up with you to reassure  you we are working diligently towards your request.

 

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY COMPLETED PROTOTYPE?

 

Answer: The complexity of the design will determine how long  it will take to completion. We will have several discussions regarding your design request, when all of the details have been addressed we can give you an accurate time estimation.

 

WHAT IS THE TYPICAL COST FOR SERVICE?

 

Answer: Our prices are based on the estimated amount of time it will take to complete, general difficulty involved in creation, and the expense of materials. A project involving a full turnkey solution (meaning the design and production of a prototype circuit board and manufacturing setup / fabrication) can cost around $1,000 - $5,000 USD, typically.  We will produce the most cost effective solution, designed for manufacturing, around the most readily available components possible. 

 

DO YOU MAKE CHIPS?

 

Answer: We are not a silicon chip fab. We develop custom firmware for microcontrollers / FPGAs, and supporting hardware. It's as if you had a chip made for your project, but without the high costs. This is useful for most purposes. Designing a project around a micro controller allows for easy and cost effective designs simply by changing the software (firmware). Occasionally clients only want a programmed microcontroller and documentation to do it themselves, but more often expect a full solution including a fully assembled PCB circuit board. We offer both.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS

 

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP), TIMING, TESTING AND MEASURING, COUNTING, AUTOMATION, PROCESSING, RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, INTERFEROMETRY, SPECTROSCOPY, CHEMICAL DETECTION, MOTION / PROXIMITY DETECTION, ANALYSIS, ENERGY / POWER MANAGEMENT, SECURITY, ENCRYPTION AND MANY MORE....