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It isn’t until three text messages later that I actually respond to everything my friend asked, and by then we’ve moved on to a completely new topic. Signal delay between logic circuits in a PCB or an Read Article What is SRAM? PCB Design Tips and How to Prevent Data Loss SRAM loses its data when power is removed. One of the best inventions in editing software is the autosave feature, which prevents Murphy’s Law from striking at the worst time. Decades ago, I nearly cried when several pages of an important university assignment were literally wiped out, as the non-existence of the autosave feature was made worse by my reluctance to hit the ‘Save’ button. In electronics, you risk losing the entire data stored in a Read Article What is PCB design? With Kelly Dack and Judy Warner What is PCB design? Learn all about what Pro PCB designer Kelly Dack and find out what he has to say about Altium Designer from a new perspective. Watch or listen to this OnTrack Podcast episode now. Read Article What is a BOM in PCB Design? Every electronic product and PCB assembly needs a bill of materials, or BOM. Here's what is in the BOM and how to keep it organized. Read Article What is ESD and How Does it Affect My PCB Design? We've compiled a complete guide to ESD protection for PCBs and your electronics. Implement these guidelines for enclosure-level ESD protection and to prevent ESD on important digital interfaces. Read Article Licensing 101 - Altium License Types and Functions Current Licensing Structure Altium Designer now provides a streamlined licensing system that enables you to get licensed and up and running with your Altium Designer software in a timely and efficient manner. The licensing system supports a variety of license usage models to suit the asset management needs of the individual or corporate infrastructure so you can choose a license that's right for you now, and easily adjust as your business grows Read Article What is Real ECAD/MCAD Collaboration? 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