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Whenever we talk about PCB assembly, we always bring up the automated route, involving pick and place machines and automated soldering processes. Even though hand assembly is not often done at scale, it's still quite common in low volume production, prototype PCB assembly, and PCB rework. You can ensure your assembly will be error-free if you use some simple documentation practices that will aid assembly technicians. Preparing hand PCB assembly...

We're excited to share some remarkable enhancements, updates, and announcements for Altium 365. Here are some highlights: Gerber and ODB++ Upload The new feature is a valuable tool for engineers and designers who must share their designs with others or store and manage Gerber and ODB++ files. It can also be used to collaborate on legacy projects that use Gerber and ODB++ files. To try the new feature, click the Upload button to your Altium 365...

Real products that you see on the shelf are not produced at low volume. Most of the boards that are produced around the world are procured at high volume and low mix. Most PCBs are designed with optimization at the forefront of the design, where the design team tries to strike a balance between cost, minimum required capability, and maximum possible yield. A pro design team does more than just build a board, they make sure the volume...

Take a look at some of the projects on this blog, and you'll find quite a few examples of power regulators. For example, I've shown a compact flyback converter module, while Hesam Moshiri has shown a larger half-bridge DC/DC converter. Anytime you can get a component in a module format, it usually makes your design job easier. Is that always the case with off-the-shelf power modules? One modular option for a power regulator is a DC/DC converter...

PCB design demands precision and adaptability. From thermal connections to pad shapes, every detail matters. Pads are no longer just points; they require unique, tailored solutions. Altium Designer 24 empowers you to customize pad shapes, fine-tune thermal relief, and master rounded/chamfered rectangle pads to meet manufacturing standards, conquer tight spaces, and truly elevate your design game. Dive deeper into this enhanced feature in our new...

The Constraint Manager in Altium Designer is a powerful tool that simplifies and streamlines the complex task of PCB design. Central to this is a unified table-based editor that consolidates all your design rules and constraints, whether they are electrical or physical in nature. This brings everything into one place, saving you the time and effort of navigating through multiple menus and settings. One of the significant advances offered by this...

PCB Layout Replication in Altium Designer® 24 effortlessly speeds up your entire design process. Duplicate layouts for recurring circuit blocks and component groups to boost efficiency while cutting costs. Learn more about this brand-new feature in our quick guide. Introduction In the realm of electronics, PCB Layout Replication emerges as a key process, vital for preserving the intricate functionalities of original designs in their duplicates...

Welcome back to the open-source laptop project series! In the previous update, we discussed how to integrate the various sensors and the electronics assembly itself into the bezel of the laptop display. We’ve decided which PCB technology we would like to use, and what the mounting hardware for the webcam PCB looks like. In this update, we will focus our attention to the electronics and PCB design of the webcam module. Fully assembled webcam...

Welcome to a special edition of the Altium OnTrack Podcast! Join your host, Zach Peterson, as he takes you on a journey through the highlights of the 2023 season, featuring the most intriguing discussions and moments in the world of electronics manufacturing. Explore the industry's landscape as we delve into topics such as M&A rounds, investments in manufacturing capacity, and the evolving focus on packaging design. Our expert guests (full list...