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Getting Started with PCB design? Learn more about PCB design software, tools and process here.
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Read ArticleAvoid the First Pass Perils in Prototyping Runs for Your Electronics
Move your hardware through first pass prototyping to manufacturing with these design strategies.
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Read ArticleAuto-Interactive Routing to Overcome Obstacles and Other Polygons
As the technology of printed circuit boards becomes more complex, PCB designers need the help of auto-interactive routing in order to reduce routing times.
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Read ArticleNow that They’re Assigned, Find and Report Testpoints in Your PCB Design
Once you've assigned testpoints in your design, you've got to validate and report them. Here's how to find testpoints and report them using Altium Designer.
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Read ArticleConnect and Conquer: Multiboard Design Adaptation in PCB Design Software
With smaller design schedules and shrinking budgets, Altium Designer is the PCB design software you need for multi board design to reduce prototype builds.
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Read ArticleHow to Panelize Your PCBs Before Lunch with Altium Designer
Panelizing your PCBs for manufacturing is a piece of cake when using Altium Designer. Here’s a quick guide to get you rolling.
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Read ArticleDesign for Easy Processes: Create and Link Supplier Data to Any Component
We’ll often need to specify the datasheets to be used for our specified parts. Here’s how you can link any piece of supplier data in Altium Designer.
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Read ArticleThe PCB Design Advantages You Can Expect with Altium Designer 3D Viewing
PCB design tools without 3D capabilities can be painful to work with. Here are some of the benefits and advantages you will have with 3D viewing in Altium.
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Read ArticleLet Your Designs Talk for You: Export Altium 3D Layout Artwork to Adobe® PDF
No more miscommunications. Printed circuit board assembly discussions are enhanced with 3D illustrations that can be shared in Adobe® Reader® 3D.
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Read ArticleSmart Self-Check Process to Optimize Power-Up for Embedded Systems
Embedded systems can be difficult to optimize in your designs. Their power-up processes are vital to ensuring operation success, and a smart self-check helps.
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Read ArticleHow Do I Flip and Rotate Components in Altium Designer and Other Schematic Functions
Many designers waste time because they don't know the shortcuts on how to flip and rotate components in Altium Designer. Here are some tips that will help.
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Read ArticleAltium User Groups: Starting, Finding, and Joining
Insight into what user-to-user benefits you’ll see in these groups and learn how to start your very own!
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Read ArticlePainless Circuit Creation with a Hierarchical Schematic Design System that Works
Using a PCB design system that has a good hierarchical schematic design process can save you time and effort, and will give you a better looking schematic.
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Read ArticleWhere to Start in Courses for PCB Design or Skills I Wish I’d Learned in College
While college is certainly beneficial, some classes I should have paid more attention to. Here are some skills to focus on in your courses for PCB design.
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Read ArticleElectronic Product Life Cycle Management Avoids Unpredicted Application Results
Your new piece of hardware may not live forever. Proper product life cycle management can maximize your hardware’s impact.
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Read ArticleLayout Guide to Changing Board Sizes in Altium Designer
As a PCB designer, you'll need to create circuit boards of all sizes and shapes. Here's a quick and useful guide to changing board sizes in Altium Designer.
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Read ArticleIn Your Altium Library, Multiple Part Symbols Ease Your Design Time
Complex schematic circuitry will demand the use of Altium Library multiple part components. Here is how to create these symbols for use in your next design.
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Read ArticleTrue ECAD / MCAD Co-Design Will Eliminate PCB Design Placement Errors
PCB component to mechanical feature placement errors can be eliminated with a true ECAD / MCAD co-design process giving you full 3D parts placement checking.
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Read ArticlePCB Routing Angle Myths: 45-degree Angle Versus 90-degree Angle
When using modern PCB design software, PCB routing angles don’t have to be a hotly-contested debate as your software will enable whatever choice you make.
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Read ArticleSmall Electronic Circuit Design Demands Large Amounts of Attention
Much thought has to go into small electronic circuit design. Here are some guidelines to keep your designs working well despite their miniaturization.
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Read ArticleHow to Use Test Points on a PCB Design in Altium Designer
Your PCB design is probably going to require testpoints added to it for automated testing. Here is how to use testpoints on a PCB design in Altium Designer.
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