How Thermoformed Flex PCB’s are Designed and Fabricated In today’s fast-paced world of electronics, we’re always on the lookout for components that are more compact, durable, and flexible to add to the toolbox. Flexible materials and flexible circuit technology continues to be a winning solution. Read Article Essential DFM Tips for Aerospace Projects Design for Manufacture (DFM) can be quite complex. It involves creating products that are easy to manufacture while ensuring high quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. DFM also encompasses related concepts like Design for Reliability (DFR), Design for Testability (DFT), and Design for Assembly (DFA). In the space industry, DFM demands are even greater. Designers must account for extreme environments, including temperature, radiation, and Read Article 0:38:35 Stay Ahead of the Curve: A Half-Year Review of Altium Designer Improvements Join our exciting webinar to discover the groundbreaking advancements in Altium Designer! Watch Video Having a Conversation With Your Design Using AI Digital Twins In this article Ari Mahpour guides us through the process of creating a “Digital Twin” like Custom GPT to give users the ability to “have a conversation” with their design. 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! Listen to the Episode: Watch the Episode: Episode Highlights: Importance of early thermal problem identification Effective PCB Read Article Break Up Your PCB Data Package to Keep IP Secure Contained in your PCB manufacturing data is the golden goose that drives your profitability. Make sure you keep track of who gets your data and what's kept secret. Read Article Smart Strategies for Managing Rising Component Prices The electronics industry is currently facing a significant challenge: rising component prices. This trend is driven by a variety of factors and requires strategic management to maintain competitiveness. In the article, we will present an analysis of the challenges faced by the electronics industry due to rising component prices. There are the key drivers of this trend, including supply chain disruptions, increased demand for electronic components Read Article Move Over China, Malaysia Intends to Be the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse While China combats other regions of the world with new import-export tariffs and uncertainty around its long-term distribution of electronics, there is potential for Malaysia to make headway in the industry. Watching things unfold we realize that, following great effort to improve the supply of components like semiconductors and other pieces of consumer electronics, there is potential for these gains to be reversed in the form of higher overall Read Article How Are Buyers Working Around New Chinese Tariffs? The trade war between the US and China is triggering significant changes that could impact supply chains, from the electronic powerhouse in the Far East to the emerging Western industries. However, China’s favorable pricing structure may alleviate any concerns about increased import prices and limitations, resulting in mere inconveniences for supply chains rather than major disruptions. Not only is the US making bold changes, though, as European Read Article Harnessing the Power of Cloud-Based Solutions for Electronics Development: A Focus on IP Protection In the rapidly evolving world of electronics development, cloud-based solutions are becoming increasingly prevalent. This shift is driven by the need for greater efficiency, scalability, and accessibility in the development process. However, as we move towards these digital solutions, a critical aspect that demands our attention is Intellectual Property (IP) protection. Read Article Regulatory Compliance Through Traceable Component Sourcing With the electronics industry deepening in complexity and dependence on critical components during times of shortage and regulatory change rising, it has become most important that PCB designers and manufacturers approach the development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) with adaptability and compliance in mind. Doing so requires meticulous attention to detail, especially when it comes to sourcing components. With that in mind, traceable component Read Article Streamline, Collaborate, and Innovate with PLM in PCB Each year that goes by, the electronics industry becomes increasingly saturated; more companies pop up, new products arrive, and behind each and every one lies the humble printed circuit board—the silent powerhouse that allows electrical currents to flow between attached components to bring devices to life. Time-to-market and product complexity are paramount in this burgeoning sector, and PCB engineers are under pressure to streamline their Read Article Unveiling the Benefits of PLM for Modern PCB Designers The printed circuit board design field is dynamic. It is constantly leveling up to meet the demands of smaller and more intricate yet more powerful electronics, and while traditional design software remains the cornerstone of this process, a new method to optimize design has emerged: product lifecycle management (PLM). The integration of PLM into businesses’ workflows has given PCB designers access to centralization that drives them towards Read Article Multi-Board PCB Signal Integrity: A Complete Guide Multi-board PCB assemblies must adhere to signal integrity rules and ensure low EMI. These two aspects are intertwined, as explained in this comprehensive guide. 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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