Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How would Freelance Logic fit into our project?

A. Freelance Logic, Inc. specializes in supplying small to medium size digital subsystems requiring skilled programmable logic, software, and circuit design. We focus on serving customers that invest high-technology development expertise in-house, but require sound, practical electrical and software engineering as needed.

Q. What are the types of things your customers normally ask for?

A. In addition to custom form and fit requirements, we often find ourselves delivering these features to our clients:

High speed/high bandwidth (> 1GHz) data links.

Command and control front ends.

Digital control systems.

Light weight signal processing.

Digital power systems.

Data management and logging.

Computer data interfaces.

Temperature control and thermal management.

Q. When is the best time to call?

A. Freelance Logic, Inc. focuses on delivering for prototype, product, and product revision cycles. We prefer to engage at the preliminary design phase and work projects on a fixed price basis. Please use the contact page and a representative will get back to you with details.

Q. How do you quote fixed price work?

A. We provide a concise proposal with detailed schedule and cost along with a short presentation outlining our plan to satisfy your requirements. Typically, we charge a small fee for this proposal. Our costs and schedule are accurate, and our customers find this invaluable in the planning phase.

Q. What is your typical duration for a project?

A. We prefer to accept projects with cycle duration in the 5 to 9 months range.

Q. Your website says your located far away from me, how can you support my project?

A. Although we've found that a majority of design work can be performed at our offices in the Northern California, we feel there are times where it is important to work shoulder to shoulder with our clients. We normally plan visits to our customer's sites early in the project (the first month or so), and will always embed ourselves at the customer's integration site to ensure project success. We are happy the internet has made the world a smaller place, and are always available to suggest and/or use any VPN and remote access technology if required.

Q. What can you do for us before the preliminary design phase?

A. We are happy to assist with generating functional requirement definitions and proof of concepts on an hourly basis.

Q. I've already started working on the electronics, the deadline is approaching fast and I need help!

A. If we are available, we'd be happy to assist with your short term, mid-project manpower needs on an hourly basis.

Q. Can you change a resistor on the schematic you delivered 15 months ago?

A. Absolutely. Just call.