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CoDesign and CoEngineering (ECAD/MCAD Collaboration)

With helpful guides and productivity tips for using that latest features, you can learn straight from the engineers behind Altium Designer, the electronic industry's most advanced PCB Design Software.

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What is the difference between ECAD software and MCAD software? How do they work together to foster ECAD-MCAD collaboration?

What Is the Difference Between ECAD and MCAD Software? Mark Harris gives us an introduction to the difference between ECAD and MCAD software in this article. Use the best PCB design software for ECAD/MCAD integration.

Altium Designer 25: Pioneering Collaboration, Product Development, and Advanced Simulation

Altium Designer 25: Pioneering Collaboration, Product Development, and Advanced Simulation In the fast-evolving world of electronics, collaboration is key to efficient product development and innovation. Altium Designer 25 (AD25) emerges

Engineers and Product Managers Collaboration

Give-and-Take: 6 Ways Engineers and Product Managers Can Help Each Other Forget everything you've heard about rivalry between engineers and product managers—it's a paradigm that needs to die. Today's tech world

0:43:45 Webinars Modernizing Engineering Workflows: Altium Designer 25 and the Future of Concurrent Design

Struggling with team misalignment and design errors? Join our exciting webinar to discover the groundbreaking advancements in Altium Designer 25!

Component Management and Libraries

Discover the latest resources and guides for Altium 365, the collaborative cloud-based electronics development platform connecting product designers, procurement teams, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and electronics design companies.

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Smarter Component Choices, Faster Design Cycles

Newsletters Octopart + Altium 365 RSP = Smarter Component Choices, Faster Design Cycles Are you using Octopart to determine component pricing and availability? If so, you can enhance your electronics design workflow by

How Manufacturers and Distributors Set Electronic Component Prices

How Manufacturers and Distributors Set Electronic Component Prices Have you ever heard large Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies have a price advantage because they buy in high volume

Proposed Export Controls Target Persian Gulf States

Proposed Export Controls Target Persian Gulf States In 2022, the Biden administration imposed a set of export controls to restrict China's access to advanced chips; it is

How Manufacturers Can Sustainably Source Minerals

How Manufacturers Can Sustainably Source Minerals Minerals are essential to the manufacturing of everything from smartphones to electric vehicles and from renewable energy to even home

Data Management and Version Control

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Ten 32-bit MCUs Powering Next-Gen Embedded Systems

Newsletters Ten 32-bit MCUs Powering Next-Gen Embedded Systems In 1974, Texas Instruments released the TMS1000, the first commercially available microcontroller (MCU). This groundbreaking (for its time) component combined

Advanced Security Features in Modern 32-bit MCUs

Newsletters Advanced Security Features in Modern 32-bit MCUs The rapid proliferation of connected devices has substantively changed the security landscape for embedded systems. Modern 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) now

European NIS2 Directive Overview

Overview of the European NIS2 Directive NIS2 is a new EU directive you need to pay attention to. While there's no denying that digitalization has made

0:44:5 Webinars Help Ensure The Best Designs With Component Management

Altium Designer is an excellent tool for ensuring your components are safe to use in production. You can easily manage

Manufacturing Outputs and Compliance

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What is a Gerber file?

What Is A Gerber File and How Are They Used in the PCB Fabrication Process? Do you know what is a Gerber file? We've compiled the essential information you need to understand everything about Gerber files and their role in PCB fabrication.

What is Burn-in Testing for Electronics?

Thought Leadership What is Burn-in Testing for Electronics? Once you’re planning for production of any new board, you’ll likely be planning a battery of tests for your new

Gerber X3

Overview of the Gerber X3 File Format Most designers and EDA vendors are probably unaware of the most recent update to the Gerber export formats from Ucamco

How Manufacturers and Distributors Set Electronic Component Prices

How Manufacturers and Distributors Set Electronic Component Prices Have you ever heard large Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies have a price advantage because they buy in high volume

PCB Design and Layout

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What is a Gerber file?

What Is A Gerber File and How Are They Used in the PCB Fabrication Process? Do you know what is a Gerber file? We've compiled the essential information you need to understand everything about Gerber files and their role in PCB fabrication.

what is signal integrity

What is Signal Integrity? Learn about the basics of signal integrity and how you can ensure your PCB layout complies with best practices for signal integrity.

What is a balun

Thought Leadership What is a Balun in RF PCB and Do You Need One? Are you wondering what a balun is? Find out more and see where one fits into your RF PCB layout.

Everything You Need to Know About Oscillators

What Is An Oscillator? Everything You Need to Know What is an oscillator? Mark Harris gives an in depth overview of the major categories of Oscillators. He explains the different types with their functions and drawbacks. Read more here.

Simulation and Analysis

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what is signal integrity

What is Signal Integrity? Learn about the basics of signal integrity and how you can ensure your PCB layout complies with best practices for signal integrity.

What is a balun

Thought Leadership What is a Balun in RF PCB and Do You Need One? Are you wondering what a balun is? Find out more and see where one fits into your RF PCB layout.

What is transfer impedance

What is Transfer Impedance in a PDN? We often talk about impedance in a PDN, but we always refer to self impedance. Here’s what you need to know about transfer impedance in your PCB.

Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design: How to Design PCBs for Low EMI Welcome to the fourth article in our series on Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design. In this installment, we will

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OEMs and Harness Manufacturers

OEMs and Harness Manufacturers: Building Stronger Partnerships for Success Discover how OEMs and harness manufacturers collaborate to create reliable products, powering everything from cars to heavy machinery with seamless efficiency.

Checking the wiring systems on control desk

Save Time and Prevent Errors in Cable Harness Design Today Streamline cable harness design with the right tools and strategies. Save time, reduce errors, and ensure reliable production in modern electronics systems.

Model-Based Harness Design for Complex PCB Systems

Streamline Model-Based Harness Design for Complex PCB Systems Designing complex PCB systems is challenging when multiple boards interact, harness requirements are intricate, and collaboration should be seamless. Engineers

EMI EMC compliance PCB design

EMI and EMC Compliance 101 for PCB Designers Learn about the basics of EMI and EMC compliance requirements in PCB design and electronics product design.