DESIGN ASSOCIATES
offerING unique solutions for your
Integrated Circuit design requirements
What Is SandChip Semiconductor and How Does it Work?
SandChip is an association of engineers, and companies in strategic partnerships, well versed in full custom Integrated Circuit design. We are experienced in a wide variety of Analog, Digital, and Mixed Signal techniques. We use our extensive semiconductor network combined with cutting edge design practice and knowledge to achieve your innovative goals. Decades of world class hands-on design experience in one cohesive design team.
Our special focus is on Analog Design. We will take you from concept to silicon.
WHO IS SANDCHIP SEMICONDUCTOR?
At our core we are four designers, each with an extensive hands-on history of experience in Integrated Circuit Design, Leadership, and Project Management. Our designers have Leading Edge experience with current design, and technology requirements. Aside from our world class technical ability, our cohesive group boasts a long-standing history as a working unit. The synergy that ONLY a long term, in-house, full-time team can offer!!!
WHY ARE WE ASSOCIATES?
Though the company is built around the base skill set of the “Core Team” we understand that each project is different. Through our vast network of colleagues we have access to designers who specialize in a wide variety of technologies. By extension we are all associates. Though we envision ourselves focusing on one project at a time, this organization allows us the flexibility to schedule future support for your project, if requested.
Why Choose SandChip?
As a company you have options to get your project done.
| INTERNAL TEAM | CONTRACTORS | SANDCHIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COST EFFECTIVENESS |
High up front Investment High Risk/startup |
High Cost High Overhead Moderate Risk |
Fixed Price Quote. Known reputation Guaranteed completion |
| INDUSTRY LEADING TALENT | Generally High | Generally High | Guaranteed High |
| BUILT IN TEAM WORK | Long Term Employees build a team atmosphere, given time. | Guns for hire. Best Case: good at “hit the ground running” Many excel working alone and isolated. Building a “Team” not a sure thing. | SandChip is comprised of top engineers of long acquaintance. We have long worked as a team, and are a team! Any associates we may bring in fit our demanding criteria. |
| LONG TERM TEAM COMMITMENT | Established company atmosphere and culture leads to good teamwork over time | Generally High | SandChip will take ownership for our work product and offer support in the future.That is in our culture! |
| OVERHEAD | High (Benefits, employment taxes, cost of retention, etc.) | High (contract recruiters typically add 50% – 150% markup. Per Hour!) | None (No Built In Profit) We will offer a Fixed Price Quote! Including support if requested. |
INTERNAL TEAM
CONTRACTORS
SandChip
| CONSIDERATIONS | INTERNAL TEAM | CONTRACTORS | SANDCHIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Effectiveness |
High up front Investment High Risk/startup |
High Cost High Overhead Moderate Risk |
Fixed Price Quote. Known reputation Guaranteed completion |
| Industry Leading Talent | Generally High | Generally High | Guaranteed High |
| Built In Team Work | Long Term Employees build a team atmosphere, given time. | Guns for hire. Best Case: good at “hit the ground running” Many excel working alone and isolated. Building a “Team” not a sure thing. | SandChip is comprised of top engineers of long acquaintance. We have long worked as a team, and are a team! Any associates we may bring in fit our demanding criteria. |
| Long Term Team Commitment | Established company atmosphere and culture leads to good teamwork over time | None | SandChip will take ownership for our work product and offer support in the future.That is in our culture! |
| Overhead | High (Benefits, employment taxes, cost of retention, etc.) | High (contract recruiters typically add 50% – 150% markup. Per Hour!) | None (No Built In Profit) We will offer a Fixed Price Quote! Including support if requested. |
Social Contact