Innovations in AI: Transforming the Electronics Industry On this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, we welcome Phil Marcoux, Advisor to the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA). Phil is gearing up for a fascinating webinar on AI in the electronics industry, so we thought we'd chat with him about what sees as the most potentially transformative aspects of this revolution in the electronics space. Listen/watch to discover how Innovations in AI are transforming the electronics industry, reshaping Read Article 0:40:0 Advanced Techniques to design and optimize your High-Speed PCBs with Altium Designer Watch Video 0:12:25 PCB CoDesign in Altium Designer Demo Watch Video 0:58:10 Harness Design Demonstration Discover how to streamline your cable harness design process using Altium Designer’s newest features—faster, simpler, and more integrated than ever before. Watch now and see how you can take your projects to the next level! Watch Video 0:12:56 Seamless Connection Between ECAD and Simulation Environment Using Ansys CoDesigner Watch Video Volume in Your First PCB Manufacturing Run Your first PCB manufacturing run at scale should use the right volume or follow the LRIP concept. Here's what you should use for your first production run. Read Article Why the Principles Are Sound, but the Tactics Need a Re-Think In this concluding segment of our Demystifying Agile series, we navigate the intricate landscape where hardware development intersects with Agile methodologies. While the core principles of Agile offer a solid foundation, the need for a reevaluation of tactics becomes imperative when applied to the unique challenges of electronics hardware. In our journey of exploration, we will unravel the common elements and rituals of Agile and how we can Read Article What Most Agile "Gurus" Get Wrong About Hardware Development Agile methodology, rooted in the world of software development, has been hailed as a transformative force in the tech industry. However, as we venture into hardware and electronics development, the seemingly smooth adaptation of Agile principles encounters a labyrinth of challenges and misconceptions. In our first installment of this three-part exploration, we analyzed Agile challenges arising from differences between hardware and software Read Article Design Phase – Lid Assembly Electronics Part 2 Welcome back to the Open Source Laptop Project series! So far, we’ve discussed the functionality and component selection of the lid assembly electronics, we’ve taken a closer look at the schematic capture, and we’ve prepared the project for the PCB layout design. In this update, we’ll tackle the PCB design of the webcam board with some expected challenges ahead; e.g., dealing with the overall small form factor of the board or breaking out the Read Article Deep Diving Into Altium Designer's New Constraint Manager Learn all about Altium's New Constraint Manager with Andy Critcher, Director at Total Board Solutions, especially the revolutionary design constraint application for multiple nets. Whether tackling high-voltage designs, complex boards, or boosting productivity, this suite of tools promises to streamline workflows for the forward thinking PCB Designer. Read Article 5 Ways Hardware Development Is Just… Different Explore the unique challenges and strategies of implementing Agile methodology in electronics hardware development. Understand key differences between hardware and software development within the Agile framework. Read Article PLM Improves Regulatory Compliance: Easier Tracking of Requirements and Standards Explore product lifecycle management’s (PLM) influence on regulatory requirements and compliance in the PCB manufacturing industry. Read Article PLM Ensures All Design Documentation is Consistent Across Platforms Consistent documentation is a foundational block in a product’s life cycle; how does PCB design PLM help to ensure its continuity at all stages? Read Article Retrofitting your Old Power Supply to be Smartphone Controllable In this article Ari Mahpour talks about how to retrofit an old power supply to be controlled by your smartphone using a Raspberry Pi Pico W Read Article PCB Industry & Material Science Innovations with Dr. Preeya Kuray In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, we chat with Dr. Preeya Kuray, a renowned material scientist at AGC Multi Materials. Dr. Kuray and Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explore some of the latest developments in the PCB industry, as well as a few material science innovations. Dr. Kuray shares her insights on the evolving landscape of printed circuit boards and the groundbreaking material science developments shaping the future of electronics Read Article How to Test Suspect Electronic Components In an effort to fight counterfeiting, inventory managers and PCB assemblers can take steps to test and verify electronic components. Read Article Eliminating Audio Ground Loops: Designing a USB Type-C Isolator with Advanced Power Filtering In this article, Mark tackles the common problem of buzzing noises caused by ground loops in audio systems. His solution is a custom-designed USB isolator equipped with modern USB Type-C connectors and enhanced with sophisticated power filtering. This device effectively isolates the audio interface from the computer, cutting off the noise. 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