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Today’s PCBs contain many transmission lines. Combine this with increased clock frequencies and data rates and the result is a critical challenge to high-speed design. Neglecting these dynamics can undermine product development by compromising performance, power consumption, EMC/EMI compliance, and more - leading to delayed design cycles and opening gaps that can be exploited by your competition. Hone your high-speed design skills by joining us...

Today’s PCBs contain many transmission lines. Combine this with increased clock frequencies and data rates and the result is a critical challenge to high-speed design. Neglecting these dynamics can undermine product development by compromising performance, power consumption, EMC/EMI compliance, and more - leading to delayed design cycles and opening gaps that can be exploited by your competition. Hone your high-speed design skills by joining us...

Today’s PCBs contain many transmission lines. Combine this with increased clock frequencies and data rates and the result is a critical challenge to high-speed design. Neglecting these dynamics can undermine product development by compromising performance, power consumption, EMC/EMI compliance, and more - leading to delayed design cycles and opening gaps that can be exploited by your competition. Hone your high-speed design skills by joining us...

What is the Project Conception? There’s often a strong temptation in most electronics development projects for the design team to take an idea they like and run with it. Usually, this will work out, particularly for small businesses operating in a niche market that they understand. However, there can be a real risk that the project will fail for all manner of reasons. These can range from the initial idea being flawed or impractical with current...

We get a lot of questions about trace impedance and how to calculate the right trace size to hit a specific impedance in a manufacturable PCB. Just as important as determining an appropriate trace width for a single-ended trace is determination of an appropriate spacing between two traces in a differential pair. So the question is, how close do the traces in a differential pair need to be to each other, and is the need for “tight coupling” really...

Recently IPC and Altium formally announced that IPC is joining the growing body of the Nexar ecosystem. In this interview, we talk to David Bergman, VP of standards and technology at IPC. He talks about how he thinks this new partnership will bring bi-directional value to both organizations. Judy Warner Dave, before we talk about the Nexar partnership, will you please give us some insight into what your role encompasses as the VP of standards...

The OnTrack Podcast team is very excited to have Zach Peterson as a guest host for the next six weeks. Zach is Altium’s Technical Consultant and Expert PCB Design Instructor on the Altium Academy Youtube channel. Today he will share with us some details about what to expect in the coming weeks.  Listen to the Podcast: Download this episode (right click and save) Watch the video: Show Highlights: Judy’s focusing on AltiumLive Planning for...

Power supplies are essential in most PCB designs, but they often introduce unique challenges. When planning your layout, you’ll need to choose between two key options: linear and switch-mode power supplies. Each type presents distinct challenges for your design, from efficiency to heat management. Understanding how these power supplies impact your PCB layout will help you create a more reliable, efficient design, and overcome common obstacles in...

Overview An effective consumer electronics PLM or product lifecycle management solution will integrate the tools and processes employed to design, develop and manufacture a new device. This solution goes beyond engineering activities to include project management, process control, and financial management of the end-to-end business processes. In the electronics industry, collaborative working across multi-disciplinary teams is essential for...