Documentation
Looking for Documentation resources for PCB design? Read the latest from Altium experts here.
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Read ArticleKnowledge Before Power: Making Shapes to Create an Assembly Drawing in Altium Designer
Before you can design a schematic, layout a PCB, or even create an assembly drawing in Altium Designer, you need to know how to work with primitive shapes.
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Read ArticleCreate a Symbol Quickly Using the Altium Designer’s Schematic Symbol Generation Tool
If you've ever wondered how to create a symbol in your PCB schematic, using the symbol generator tool in Altium Designer is a great way to get the job done.
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Read ArticleUsing the New Select Filter When Selecting Objects in Altium Designer 18
PCB design means selecting objects in your tools to edit, and Altium's advanced selection functionality makes selecting objects in Altium Designer 18 easy.
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Read ArticleKeep Your Altium Designer PCB Layout in Line with Grids and Grid-Selection Shortcuts
Working with a grid system is an important part of PCB design. Here are some useful grid functions and shortcuts that can help you with Altium Designer PCB layout.
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Read ArticleOh the Boards You Will Make: Tips for Beginners in Design & Electronics
All rocket scientists start at the same point: here are some tips for beginners in design and electronics to help encourage your curiosity and creativity.
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Read ArticleStarting Out in PCB Design with the Right Board Layout Software
When looking into a new career in PCB design, here are some important highlights about printed circuit board layout software that you should know about.
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Read ArticlePart Placement Shortcuts in Altium Designer
Creating a good PCB placement takes time. Here are some useful functions and shortcuts to help you create the best possible part placement in Altium Designer.
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Read ArticlePCB Design BOM Planning: A Balancing Act
Understanding the right amount of information to include in your PCB design BOM is like stacking rocks; it’s a balancing act.
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Read ArticleBe the Expert When it Comes to Designing Your Power Distribution PCB
Power simulators or multiple prototype builds can cost time and money. Be the expert in your next power distribution PCB design by using a PDN analyzer tool.
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Read ArticleFinding Circuit Design Software Online: Search Parameters and Powerful Tools
If you’re looking to find software to meet your circuit design needs, look for features that work online and offline for developing your team strategies.
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Read ArticleNothing Less Than Gold When Working With Software for PCB Design
Don't settle for design tools that don't work well together. Look instead to software for PCB design that works together in a unified design environment.
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Read ArticlePutting Constraints to Work for You in Your Circuit Routing Software
Today’s PCB designs need more than regular DRCs. High speed routing constraints in your circuit routing software will help you to design a better board.
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Read ArticleDesigning Your PDN to Work Within Your PCB Layout Guidelines
Designing a circuit board power distribution network can be a challenge. Here's how a PDN analyzer can help you to work within your PCB layout guidelines.
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Read ArticleSee Where You are Going with Your PCB Power Distribution Network Design
Having a good power distribution network design is an important part of designing a PCB. A PDN analyzer can help by showing you the best PDN configuration.
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Read ArticleTake the Fear out of PCB Form Factors with These Four Considerations
When trying to fit a million things into a single device, how can you mitigate issues that arise when dealing with your PCB form factor.
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Read ArticleDon’t Just Resolve Your New Year, (PCB) Design It
Keep your designs heading to the future with Altium’s PCB design resolutions for the new year.
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Read ArticleThe Best Layout Software for PCB Design Output Files Lets You Shop Carefree
The best PCB layout software can automate the creation of PCB design output files together and funnel them into one master manufacturing output file set.
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Read ArticleTaxes Aren't All You'll Pay Without PCB Manufacturing Process Reviews
It’s good to know what you’re working with, and it’s better to know if you can work it better. Review your PCB manufacturing process to know your capabilities.
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Read ArticleDon’t Get Caught Sleeping: Resolve PCB Power Distribution Problems
The power delivery network of your PCB design can cause problems if not laid out correctly. See how a PDN analyzer can help your PCB power distribution.
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Read ArticleWhat Is a Gerber File in the PCB Fabrication Process?
Let's look at what a Gerber file is, and how is it used to send your design image data to your manufacturer for the PCB fabrication process.
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