From Veteran PCB Designers to Next Gen Innovators - July 2018
Welcome to the July edition of the Altium OnTrack Newsletter!
In Rock Stars and Superheroes, we talk with veteran PCB Designer Bill Brooks, who has been designing boards since 1969.
In Next Gen Designers, we introduce you to the WARR Hyperloop team from the Technical University of Munich, who won the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition II in 2017, and broke the world record as well!
In the OnTrack video series, Ben Jordan teaches part three of his multi-board series, this time focusing on signal and power integrity issues.
Lastly, we have fresh Brain Food.
Enjoy and always...stay OnTrack!
Judy M. Warner
Judy M. Warner
Director of Community Engagement
Highlighting Exceptional PCB Designers
Bill Brooks started designing and making circuit boards as a young teen in his father’s circuit board operation that was based in their garage. Since then he has continued to grow in skill and sophistication as a professional PCB designer. Over the years he has contributed to the industry through volunteering for the IPC Designer Council and teaching design courses at a college in his hometown of San Diego. Enjoy reading about this PCB design veteran.
Multi-Board Design, Part Three: Signal and Power Integrity
Ben Jordan goes to the whiteboard once again to share some insights on multi-board design and the ensuing signal and power integrity issues that can arise.
Tips, Tricks and Training