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Lawrence Romine
|  Created: March 3, 2022  |  Updated: March 13, 2026
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The newest release of Altium Designer brings users new supply chain insights, DFM features, and additional simulation features in SPICE. The biggest enhancements in this newest release include:
Simulation
The SPICE simulation package in Altium Designer 22 now includes Monte Carlo. Results can be displayed in an easy-to-read histogram for sensitivity analysis.
Assembly
Solder paste settings have been improved to help users specify relative pad size values in percentages as well as absolute values.
Supply Chain
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Libraries
Keep your libraries current with the most recent sourcing data with the Component Health Monitor.
Data Management
Now you can visually compare changes between revisions in Altium 365.
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Routing
Enhanced intelligent routing helps automate routing in some of the most sensitive design areas.
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