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Hand PCB Assembly

Simple Documentation for Hand PCB Assembly Sometimes you might take a product or a prototype in-house to assemble. Here's how to prepare for hand PCB assembly. Read Article

What's New in Altium 365 - December 2023 The latest Altium 365 updates are here. Read now to learn more. Read Article

PCB Procurement

Navigating PCB Procurement: Key Tips for PCB Designers Read this blog to learn the best practices for procuring printed circuit boards (PCBs). Adhere to design guidelines, communicate effectively, and prioritize quality in collaborative prototyping. Evaluate costs in conjunction with quality, considering future scalability for a well-informed decision on cost-effective, reliable PCBs. Read Article

Brick DC DC Converter

What to Know Before Using a Brick DC/DC Converter Power regulators don't have to be designed entirely from discrete components, you can use a brick DC/DC converter module. Read Article

Custom Pad Stack Image

Custom Pad Stack PCB design demands precision and adaptability. From thermal connections to pad shapes, every detail matters. Pads are no longer just points; they require unique, tailored solutions. Altium Designer 24 empowers you to customize pad shapes, fine-tune thermal relief, and master rounded/chamfered rectangle pads to meet manufacturing standards, conquer tight spaces, and truly elevate your design game. Dive deeper into this enhanced feature in our new Read Article

PCB Layout Replication image

PCB Layout Replication PCB Layout Replication in Altium Designer® 24 effortlessly speeds up your entire design process. Duplicate layouts for recurring circuit blocks and component groups to boost efficiency while cutting costs. Learn more about this brand-new feature in our quick guide. Read Article

LAE Part 1

Design Phase – Lid Assembly Electronics Part 1 Welcome back to the open-source laptop project series! In the previous update, we discussed how to integrate the various sensors and the electronics assembly itself into the bezel of the laptop display. We’ve decided which PCB technology we would like to use, and what the mounting hardware for the webcam PCB looks like. In this update, we will focus our attention to the electronics and PCB design of the webcam module. Fully assembled webcam Read Article

OnTrack Year in Review

OnTrack Year in Review 2023 Listen to the latest episode of OnTrack to hear a round up of the key PCB design trends from 2023. Explore themes such as evolving manufacturing dynamics, including shifts closer to the United States and Europe, influencing future innovations. Dive into the world of packaging design advancements and emerging trends such as robotic vision and new tools shaping the future of PCB design and the broader electronics market. Read Article

Rigid-Flex PCB vs. Multi-Board PCBs

When to Use a Rigid-Flex PCB vs. Multi-Board PCBs Rigid-flex PCBs give an alternative to high layer count multi-board assemblies. Read Article

Harness Design

Altium's Revolutionary Harness Design Feature Unveiled Unlock the power of harness design with Altium's Michał Topolski! Explore the synergy of multi-board and harness design, experience hands-on insights, and discover seamless integration with Altium Designer for efficient workflows and user-driven improvements. Read Article

Revolutionizing PCB Design with Altium's 3D MID Tool

Revolutionizing PCB Design with Altium's 3D MID Tool Explore the transformative world of 3D MID design in the OnTrack Podcast as Altium's Jack Henriques and Harting's Michael Mross discuss Altium's cutting-edge 3D routing tool. Gain insights into the vast potential of molded interconnect devices (MIDs) across industries and stay updated on the future of PCB design. Read Article

pcb enclosure thermal

Help, My PCB Enclosure is an Oven! If your PCB enclosure traps heat, your board will start cooking. See how you can design an enclosure that helps release excess heat. Read Article

mouse bites v score

Mouse Bites and V-Scores: How to Depanelize PCBs If you build your own PCB panels, there are two simple ways to detach PCBAs. These are mouse bites and V-scores. Here is how to design these into a PCB panel. Read Article

41:46 Analyzing Your Power Networks in Altium Designer powered by Keysight Join this live webinar to learn how power distribution network analysis works and why it matters Watch Video

26:15 ECAD-MCAD Collaboration for Improved Product Development In this webinar we'll show you how simple it can be to bridge the electronic and mechanical design realms with MCAD CoDesigner in Altium Designer Watch Video

42:20 Getting Started With Flex and its Substrates Join us in this webinar where we’ll go over how you can easily create your own flex design. Watch Video

37:38 Future-Proof your Wire Harnesses with Altium Designer Watch this webinar where we’ll go over how you can easily create your own flex design and learn the basics about the different types of flex substrates. Watch Video