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Expert PCB Design Advice from the Pros: OnTrack Newsletter July 2017

Judy Warner
|  Created: September 12, 2017  |  Updated: November 30, 2020
 
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On Track Newsletter
July 2017 VOL. 1 No 4
 

Welcome to the July edition of Altium’s On Track newsletter. In Rock Stars and Superheroes we continue with part two of our conversation with signal integrity guru Rick Hartley, who shares some timeless wisdom for today’s EE and PCB designer.

In Maker Space, you will enjoy learning about team Badgerloop from the University of Wisconsin. These undergrad underdogs are just weeks away from their 2nd SpaceX Hyperloop Pod competition, with a lightning-fast new pod. We’ve also included some great Brain Food to help keep your PCB design knowledge and skills razor sharp.

Upcoming trade events include our very own AltiumLive 2017: Annual PCB Design Summit that will be taking place in North America and Europe this October! Be sure to reserve your spot. If you have something compelling to share with fellow designers, be sure to submit your idea on our call for presentations page.

Enjoy and stay On Track!

Judy M. Warner
Director of Community Engagement
 
 
Spotlight
 
Spotlighting Exceptional PCB Designers
 
Last month, SI guru Rick Hartley shared his history and experiences as an EE and PCB design professional. In part two of this interview, Hartley shares three key pieces of practical advice for today’s design professional that has been drawn from a long and illustrious career spanning over 30 years...and counting!
 
 
Maker Space
 
Badgerloop’s Run for Hyperloop Glory
 
A few months ago I saw a tweet from the University of Wisconsin’s Badgerloop Team, a student engineering team that Altium sponsors for the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod competition. My jaw dropped when I saw a photo of Elon Musk sitting inside their pod during the competition in January. I decided to reach out to the electrical team lead, Ryan Castle, to find out more about this team and how they managed to capture the interest of Musk.
 
 
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Flex and Rigid-Flex Tips
 
Altium FAE John Magyar discusses design considerations relative to cost, board shape, stackup, routing and vias on flex and rigid-flex circuits.
 
 
Brain Food
 
 
 
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About Author

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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