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In an ideal scenario, every engineer, manufacturer, contractor, and customer would utilize the same CAD system, simplifying collaboration efforts significantly. However, the reality of product design is far from this ideal. Various companies opt for different ECAD systems, requiring accommodating this as part of electronics product development. Even within a single organization, it's common to find different departments or divisions employing...

Welcome to the third installment of the Pi.MX8 open-source computer module project! In this article series, we delve into the design and testing of a system-on-module based on an i.MX8M plus processor from NXP. In the last update, we looked at the schematic structure of the module and started preparing the preliminary component placement. Now that we’ve placed the components, we have a good idea of the density of the design and the demands this...

Many multi-board PCBs will not use board-to-board connectors or simple wired cables to make connections between PCBs. With just a pair of PCBs that need to connect to each other, a single cable or board-to-board connector will be enough. However, many products will use multiple PCBs that all connect with each other, and the number of cables involved can quickly become unmanageable inside an enclosure. The solution to keep all those wires and...

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...

Discover how to streamline your cable harness design process using Altium'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!

Transitioning to your first production run can be nerve-wracking and it will be fraught with risk. All that work developing and testing prototypes, the time spent poring over datasheets, the time spent analyzing test data, and the headache of managing each prototype spin have all culminated in this moment. Now, your first production run is looming, and there is one question that needs to be carefully considered: what volume should you produce on...