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Read Article Efficient DC-DC Converter Design: Automated Measurements with Altium Designer 24 MixedSim One of the key challenges in modern electronics is providing tailored power supply solutions. This section may be composed of many different SMPS (switched mode power supply) like AC to DC converters or DC to DC converters. In high power applications, the AC to DC conversion may require a PFC controller to achieve a good power factor of the device (i.e., reduction in harmonics and apparent power consumption). Typical challenges in SMPS design are Read Article PCB Thermal Design Deep Dive with Ethan Pierce Welcome to the Altium OnTrack Podcast! Today, we are joined by Ethan Pierce, founder of Dodec Labs. He and host Zach Peterson explore the intricacies of thermal management in PCB design. If you’ve ever faced issues with overheating PCBs or want to enhance your PCB thermal design skills, this episode is a must-watch! 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Read Article Pi.MX8 Project - Board Layout Part 3 Welcome to a new installment of the Pi.MX8 open-source computer module project! In this series, we delve into the design and testing of a system-on-module based on an i.MX8M plus processor from NXP. In the previous update, we completed the layout preparations. This included creating the impedance profiles, adding the design rules according to the board manufacturer specifications and defining areas where special design rules should apply. We have Read Article Modern vs. Old School Signal Integrity w/ Donald Telian Explore the fascinating evolution of signal integrity in PCB design with industry expert Donald Telian. In this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast, Donald delves into the differences between modern and old school signal integrity, sharing invaluable insights from his illustrious career. Learn about IBIS modeling, high-speed design, and the critical advancements that have shaped the industry. 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