Does Semiconductors Research accept microcontrollers with electrically damaged pins?
No, we do not currently accept such microcontrollers.

What is reverse engineering?
Reverse engineering is generally defined as examining a completed product. Re intent of understanding the technology and process used in its design, manufacture, or operation. Normally, this is done for competitive analysis, and sometimes for the purpose of building and selling a similar product. It is legally and ethically acceptable for a company to purchase a commercially available product, to analyze it thoroughly, to design and develop a similar product and a method for its manufacture.
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Is reverse engineering legal?
Yes, reverse engineering is legal, it helps to educate engineers and promote healthy competition all around the world. Reverse-engineering is used for many purposes: as a learning tool; as a way to make new, compatible products that are cheaper than what's currently on the market; for making software interoperate more effectively or to bridge data between different operating systems or databases; and to uncover the undocumented features of commercial products.

Can Semiconductors Research Inc. guarantee my privacy?
Semiconductors Research Inc. supports and understands its clients. We guarantee our clients' privacy and confidentiality. We use secure forms and e-mails to communicate with our clients.

Does Semiconductors Research Inc. have a Conflict of Interest Policy?
Yes, our company has a Conflict of Interest Policy. This policy has been developed to protect our clients and allow us to work as closely as possible to achieve the best results.

Can Semiconductors Research Inc. extract algorithms from contents of memory?
Yes, Semiconductors Research Inc. has all the equipment and professional personal to analyze and extract an algorithm from any DSP, microcontroller or embedded processor.

What if I do not have parts I need to analyze?
Semiconductors Research Inc. possesses a huge collection of parts and devices. We will with pleasure help you with your matter.

How much for circuit reverse engineering?
We, at Semiconductors Research Inc. can extract any type of circuits from semiconductor devices and deliver detailed and easy to understand schematics. Please contact us for more information on prices.

How do you find logos left by creators of the chips?
Semiconductors Research Inc. has laboratory equipment capable of magnifying IC's, so the logos become visible. Images' size may vary between 200 to 500 times of the actual size.