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Altium to Unveil Latest Innovations at Embedded World 2024
Discover Altium's latest innovations at Embedded World 2024, Booth 4-305, where industry experts will showcase integrated processes for electronics creation, intelligent component sourcing, and enhanced design productivity. Connect with Altium's ecosystem and shape the future of electronics development.
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Types of Wiring Harnesses for Electronics
Multi-board PCBs and many other systems rely on wiring harnesses to make power and signal connections. Here are the types of wiring harnesses you can use.
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Volume in Your First PCB Manufacturing Run
Your first PCB manufacturing run at scale should use the right volume or follow the LRIP concept. Here's what you should use for your first production run.
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Deep Diving Into Altium Designer's New Constraint Manager
Learn all about Altium's New Constraint Manager with Andy Critcher, Director at Total Board Solutions, especially the revolutionary design constraint application for multiple nets. Whether tackling high-voltage designs, complex boards, or boosting productivity, this suite of tools promises to streamline workflows for the forward thinking PCB Designer.
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PLM Improves Regulatory Compliance: Easier Tracking of Requirements and Standards
Explore product lifecycle management’s (PLM) influence on regulatory requirements and compliance in the PCB manufacturing industry.
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PLM Ensures All Design Documentation is Consistent Across Platforms
Consistent documentation is a foundational block in a product’s life cycle; how does PCB design PLM help to ensure its continuity at all stages?
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Retrofitting your Old Power Supply to be Smartphone Controllable
In this article Ari Mahpour talks about how to retrofit an old power supply to be controlled by your smartphone using a Raspberry Pi Pico W
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PCB Industry & Material Science Innovations with Dr. Preeya Kuray
In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, we chat with Dr. Preeya Kuray, a renowned material scientist at AGC Multi Materials. Dr. Kuray and Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explore some of the latest developments in the PCB industry, as well as a few material science innovations. Dr. Kuray shares her insights on the evolving landscape of printed circuit boards and the groundbreaking material science developments shaping the future of electronics
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Eliminating Audio Ground Loops: Designing a USB Type-C Isolator with Advanced Power Filtering
In this article, Mark tackles the common problem of buzzing noises caused by ground loops in audio systems. His solution is a custom-designed USB isolator equipped with modern USB Type-C connectors and enhanced with sophisticated power filtering. This device effectively isolates the audio interface from the computer, cutting off the noise. Mark focuses on simple explanations of choosing components like the Analog Devices ADUM4165 IC and power supply details.
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Discover How Altium Designer 24 Revolutionizes Team Dynamics in PCB Design
Expand your collaboration skills and stay ahead of the curve with PCB CoDesign. Design teams often grapple with prolonged design cycles and coordination issues, leading to delays and inefficiencies. In the current landscape, design processes are hindered by fragmented collaboration, resulting in increased layout times and difficulties in synchronizing design updates.
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PCB Circuit Products: Should You Design for Repairing?
As an engineer, I always feel like it’s a personal failing when I have to call someone else in to fix my stuff. Whether it’s electronics or the occasional bit of haphazard woodwork, I can’t ask for help until I’ve tried to sort it out. Plumbing, however, is another story. Then I call for help immediately. The problem with the impulse to fix your own stuff is that a lot of companies don’t actually want you to. I can’t count the number of times
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Signal Integrity Mastery: Scott McMorrow's PCB Design Revolution
Scott McMorrow, Strategic Technologist for Signal Integrity Products at Samtec Inc. who's well-renowned for his expertise in signal integrity, discusses revolutionary techniques in PCB design on this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast. We delve into Scott's journey in the electronics industry, his approach to overcoming complex PCB layout challenges, and his predictions for the future of signal integrity in PCBs. Learn how Scott's methods are
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How to Spot Old Electronic Components
Brokers and resellers sometimes deal in reclaimed or old electronic components. Here’s how you can spot problems with these parts.
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Hands-On with Altium 365's New BOM Portal
In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, we explore the innovative BOM Portal in Altium 365, a cutting-edge tool transforming PCB design and electronic development. Tech Consultant Zach Peterson sits down with Ananth Avva, General Manager at Altium's Cloud Platform, and Damir Khayrutdinov, Product Manager at Altium, to discuss the tool. Altium's BOM Portal, compared to ActiveBOM, offers a seamless and efficient approach to managing bill of
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Flexible Circuit Assembly: Thinking Through Component Placement
Industry expert Tara Dunn gives us a closer look at some of the challenges in component selection and placement and how that can make or break the flexible circuit in application. read now to learn more.
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Real-World Analysis of Oscilloscope Probes
This article conducts a real-world analysis of oscilloscope probes, comparing their performance and impact on signal measurements. The author tests a variety of probes, including both high-quality and budget options, revealing surprising results. Despite expectations, some budget probes perform comparably to more expensive ones, emphasizing that bandwidth alone is not the sole determinant of probe quality. The study underscores the importance of understanding a probe's behavior and choosing based on various factors beyond just bandwidth. Additionally, the article highlights that major brand-name probes (Diglent, Keysight, Rigol) offer more consistent performance and quality control compared to cheaper alternatives.
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The Critical Role of Constraint-Based PCB Design in Modern Electronics
Welcome to the intricate realm of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, where what begins as a simple circuit board evolves into a sophisticated masterpiece of electronic engineering. As the backbone of modern electronics, PCBs breathe life into our everyday devices, from smartphones to laptops. Crafting a reliable and functional PCB extends beyond merely connecting components. It demands a meticulous understanding of various aspects to achieve
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