Re: How do I start an Analog/mixed signal IC design consulta
Mthoughts are:
1) The critical element is contact. Initially jobs are introduced through recommendations from people who know you.
2) Team members. the type of demand from clients usually involve the work of a few people. It is difficult for one person to set up a successful IC consultant company and be able to finish the job.
3) CAD costs. Industrial design suites cost a lot. For some of the jobs the CAD tools may be provided by te clients. However, I wouldn't be surprised that a design consultant company has a few in-house CAD tools