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            On Track Newsletter November 2017 VOL. 1 No 8   Welcome to the November edition of Altium’s On Track Newsletter. This month in Rock Stars and Superheroes we feature a who presented a talk at AltiumLive 2017: ANNUAL PCB DESIGN SUMMIT in San Diego. Not only is he a very talented , he is a leader and advocate for regional Altium® User Groups and shares how to start and build your own. In Space you’ll meet an...

Up here in the Pacific Northwest we are once again in the rainy season. My family doesn’t like it, my friends don’t like it, and even my dog doesn’t like it. The other night I had to pull the ladder out of the garage to unclog a gutter during a rainstorm. That was definitely not on my list of fun things to do, especially at 11:00 at night. We are used to the rain though. We know how to direct the water run-off so that it doesn’t pool up, we...

From embedded design rules to how to reduce power consumption, read more about optimizing your embedded systems design. Consider the technologies available and different use cases that impact your cost per unit. Click the PDF above to read more about Embedded Systems Design in this presentation.  Or read the original, full-length content here:  Optimize Component Power Ratings with Embedded Design Rules How to Reduce Power Consumption in...

In embedded systems, we’re often concerned about speed, especially when your software is running a vehicle. However, we’re also worried about energy usage. We all know that computations can burn through energy, but memory operations also have a significant effect. This presentation will discuss multiple ways good design can help manage embedded systems memory and the real-world applications and challenges of using this technology. Click the PDF...

Do you want to reduce EMI in your PCB designs? This Ebook will discuss multiple ways good PCB design can help manage EMI interference on your board. It covers tips and tricks like using EMI cans for shielding, proper grounding techniques, trace length, isolating AC and DC signals and differential pair routing.  Click the PDF above to read more about PCB design techniques to reduce EMI in this Ebook. Or view the original content here:  EMI/EMC...

In this episode, Chris Carlson shows how to calculate PCB Heat Transfer. An expert in PCB design, Chris is a wealth of information for the novice and experts in PCB design. Get the most effective information on PCB design and Electronic Design Automation. If you find this video interesting, please like and share with your fellow PCB designers or let us know if you have any questions in the comments. Links to the Datasheets: Voltage Regulator...

Judy Warner: What first got you interested in developing your own microarchitecture using discrete logic? Frank Duggan: Without really knowing the specifics, it was something I'd wanted to do since I was little. I was obsessed with my Snap Circuits electronics kit, and liked to challenge myself to build circuits that do various things. At some point, I decided that building a computer was the ultimate challenge. This was probably because I found...

Judy Warner: Could you tell us briefly about your career path and where you work now? Randy Clemmons: I'm currently working at Ingenu where we are developing Internet of Things (IoT) networks and end point applications. Altium Designer® is our tool of choice. I started my electronics career at age 19 after volunteering for the U.S. Navy's advanced electronic program. After 10 years of service in the Navy I went to work for 1 year at Litton...

The design of multi-board PCB systems is a complex undertaking, necessitating that engineers effectively manage board-to-board connectivity, electromagnetic interference (EMI), signal routing, and mechanical integration. Best PCB design software incorporates functionalities such as inter-board connectivity verification, cable harness design, and mechanical collaboration tools to address these challenges. This empowers engineers to design multi...