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The technology landscape is evolving fast, and so are product designs. As components become obsolete faster than ever, engineers face constant challenges to keep pace. Parts validation is a must for any new development, and the ability to validate at speed is what enables redesigns to move forward with little to no disruption.  For electronics designers, accelerating time-to-market depends on validating component choices early. They do this...

Modern electronic systems increasingly rely on multi-board designs to achieve compact form factors, modularity, and serviceability. But distributing functionality across multiple PCBs brings new complexity. Power integrity, signal quality, electromagnetic compatibility, and mechanical alignment all must be validated at the system level, not just on individual boards. Altium addresses these challenges through a unified design environment that...

In electronics design, the leap from a promising prototype to full-scale production is where many projects stumble. What looks straightforward on paper often turns into a minefield of unexpected challenges and budget overruns. McKinsey research suggests that supply-chain disruptions lasting one month or longer occur about every 3.7 years and can wipe out 45% of one year’s profits. The key to avoiding these pitfalls is choosing components that...

Today’s most effective electronics design teams execute quickly without sacrificing precision. The demands of modern development, from last-minute design changes to sudden supplier shifts, require engineers to stay ahead of change rather than reacting to it. Agile BOM management supports this proactive approach by creating flexible, data-driven bill of materials (BOM) workflows that keep projects on track and reduce costly delays. With agile BOM...

Risk management in the PCB industry is no different from any other field. It’s a structured journey, which begins with identifying potential risks, then measuring them with the right metrics. From there, teams define the actions needed to reduce exposure. And for lasting resilience, they commit to the most important step of all: continuously monitoring and evolving their strategy. Industry-Specific Pressures The overall formula remains...

As electronics continue to shrink, PCB designers face unprecedented demands for precision. However, gaps between ECAD and MCAD processes still lead to costly misalignment issues. Precision is required at every stage of engineering and manufacturing, yet certain elements remain out of sync. Misalignments in enclosures and connectors often stem from a lack of cohesion between electronic and mechanical design. These issues frequently surface during...

For engineers designing portable devices, selecting the right power management integrated circuit (PMIC) plays a strategic role in determining system performance and optimizing battery life. In smartphones, wearables, tablets, and IoT devices, the PMIC directly controls how compact and responsive the final product performs while maintaining reliability.  PMICs accomplish these performance gains through sophisticated power management, which...

In the world of portable electronics, battery life, thermal control, and board space continue to define what products can deliver. That is why power management integrated circuits (PMICs) are rapidly advancing and driving some of the biggest improvements in performance and usability across mobile, wearable, and connected devices. Whether you're designing a fitness tracker that runs for weeks or a phone that charges in under ten minutes, the PMIC...

Strong requirements are the foundation of successful electronics projects. Whether developing medical devices, automotive control systems or consumer electronics, clear, well-defined and practical requirements guide decisions from early concept through production. As designs grow more complex and regulatory demands increase, measuring requirements quality becomes essential to avoid delays, costly rework and compliance challenges. Key performance...