Weekly Digest: Expert Articles and Altium Designer Youtube Videos

Created: February 15, 2019
Updated: December 28, 2020

We’ve collected everything published this week to bring our readers resources to read, watch and listen to all in one place. This week we have two new articles from thought leaders that we think you’ll like. Take a look and join the conversation on social media or in the comments section of the articles listed below.

Articles on the PCB Design Blog

For the avid reader, there’s never a shortage of informative articles on our PCB Design Blog. Check out the new content on the blog this week:

Click to read new articles on the Altium Blog and while you’re there please leave a comment if you'd like to join the conversation or have something to add... or debate! We always appreciate the feedback.

Reminder: New Webinars in February

There are still three Live Webinars scheduled for this month. So register today for one of the Altium 19 Live Webinars or sign up for live and on-demand webinars across all regions and languages here.

Altium Videos on YouTube

Did you know, there is also an Altium Academy Channel. Watch the Getting Started with Altium playlist, a helpful series if you are just getting started with Altium software. While you’re there, please remember to subscribe!

New this week in the Altium Youtube Channel:

The OnTrack Podcast with Judy Warner

Listen or watch Clips from the OnTrack Podcast. We’ve selected the “best of” so you can get straight to the technical insights if you’re limited in time. The OnTrack Podcast dissects relevant topics and issues for PCB designers from schematic capture all the way to the manufacturing floor. You can listen to or watch the podcast on all your favorite podcast apps including Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, Youtube, PlayerFM and if you can’t find us, let us know!

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