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From Veteran PCB Designers to Next Gen Innovators - July 2018

Judy Warner

| Created: July 31, 2018 | Updated: September 25, 2020

OnTrack Newsletter

July 2018 VOL. 2 No 4

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

Director of Community Engagement

ROCK STARS AND SUPERHEROES

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.

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NEXT GEN DESIGNERS

Highlighting Next Generation PCB Designers

How would you like to spend some time rubbing elbows with Elon Musk? Last summer the WARR Hyperloop team from the Technical University of Munich did just that! Not only did they take first place in the annual international competition at SpaceX headquarters, they also broke the world pod speed record and had a chance to hang out with Elon. In this interview with team lead Martin Riedel, we talk about the team, what gave them the competitive edge last year, and what features have been added to their new pod.

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OnTrack VIDEO SERIES

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.

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BRAIN FOOD

Tips, Tricks and Training

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About Author

Judy Warner has held a unique variety of roles in the electronics industry for over 25 years. She has a background in PCB Manufacturing, RF and Microwave PCBs and Contract Manufacturing, focusing on Mil/Aero applications.

She has also been a writer, blogger, and journalist for several industry publications such as Microwave Journal, PCB007 Magazine, PCB Design007, PCD&F, and IEEE Microwave Magazine, and an active board member for PCEA (Printed Circuit Engineering Association). In 2017, Warner joined Altium as the Director of Community Engagement. In addition to hosting the OnTrack Podcast and creating the OnTrack Newsletter, she launched Altium's annual user conference, AltiumLive. Warner's passion is to provide resources, support, and advocate for PCB Design Engineers worldwide.

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