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    The Eternal Search for the All-in-One In this article we discuss the pain points of using a single data management system over linking many together. Read Article
    The Increasingly Important Role Of Dielectric Loss Tangent In PCB Laminates Learn more about dielectric loss tangent, the role it plays in high-speed designs, and how it varies as a result of the glass to resin ratio and frequency. Read Article
    Solder Bridge Jumper Best Practices in PCB Design A PCB variant is often simply thought of as a new layout created from an old design. However, if you’re creative with your routing and layout, you can use a solder bridge jumper to configure portions of a single PCB layout for multiple variants. This lets you quickly create variants of a PCB layout without rerouting traces or changing your schematics. If you plan to use jumpers in your PCB layout, there are some important guidelines to follow to Read Article
    The Best CAD Engineering Computers to Buy in 2020 Learn what the top engineering CAD computers are for the upcoming 2020 fall school semester to make the best choice for your next purchase. Read Article
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    Robert Feranec and IoT Security The AltiumLive Virtual Summit is just around the corner! So in a unique episode of OnTrack, we share clips of Robert Feranec, motherboard designer and founder and CEO of Fedevel Academy, speaking on such topics as IoT device security in an increasingly connected world, the pitfalls of underestimating the complexity of your fellow stakeholder’s job, and the value of attending AltiumLive. This is a short and impactful episode you shouldn’t miss. Read Article
    Getting Through Agile Prototyping in Agile Hardware Development If you’ve worked in software development, such as in web design or enterprise software design, you know how difficult it can be to get clients to understand the look and feel of a product from a static wireframe. We’ve had the same problem in recent projects, especially when the POC was not a technical person. The client ultimately had to take it on faith that we knew what we were doing and could deliver what we promised. There’s no substitute Read Article
    Using Cellular for Internet of Things Devices and Design Cellular internet of things products are widely accessible and easy to design thanks to standard cellular modem modules and transceiver components. Read Article
    Tips for Managing the Hardware Development Cycle Your PCB design team needs to stay productive. Here’s how you can control the hardware development cycle when working remotely. Read Article
    Determining the Parasitic Inductance of a DC to DC Converter Unwanted parasitic inductance from capacitors and transformer leakage inductance in DC/DC converters cause power instability in digital systems. Here's how you can determine parasitic inductance in your power system. Read Article
    An Introduction to Git for Hardware with Altium Designer Introduction A few years ago, I temporarily transitioned from working in a hip hyper-caffeinated startup environment to an engineering job in a more well-seasoned and experienced company. I then realised the binomial connection between technical culture and tools. How we think and how we work is shaped by the tools available to us, as our needs and customs influence the tools we choose. The new company where I worked wasn't accustomed to 3D Read Article
    Coming Soon: Altium CircuitMaker Pro® In 2015, Altium released Altium CircuitStudio® to best meet the needs of casual users, hobbyists, students, and PCB design aficionados on a budget. Learn about the new version coming to the public! Read Article
    Spotting DDR4 Impedance Violations in High Speed PCB Design DDR4 is one of many high speed interfaces that requires impedance control during routing. If you can spot impedance discontinuities, you can prevent excess insertion/return losses in leading to your DDR4 memory modules. Read Article
    The Basics of Signal Integrity Analysis in Your PCB The basics of signal integrity analysis in your PCB can be anything but basic. Simulation tools are great for calculating the behavior of signals in different nets during schematic and layout design, but you’ll still need to take some steps to interpret the results. As advanced as some signal integrity and EM simulation tools can get, they simply can’t compare to the information you can glean from measurements. Whichever method you use to examine Read Article
    An Introduction to Wheatstone Bridges If you need to measure resistance precisely, a Wheatstone bridge is a simple circuit that provides a way to do so by taking a voltage measurement. Despite the simplicity of a Wheatstone bridge, it can be a challenge to make use of one effectively. In this article, we’ll take a look at Wheatstone bridges, how they work and how we can effectively use them with modern electronics. Many sensor types use a Wheatstone bridge internally, as the Read Article
    Identifying Near-field EMI in a PCB's Power Distribution Network Near-field EMI on the PDN in a PCB can be identified when you use a 3D field solver to examine your PCB layout. Here’s how Ansys SIwave integrates with Altium Designer for a powerful simulation workflow. Read Article
    Grooming the Next Generation of Electronic Designers Learn about Altium's commitment to advancing electronic design when it comes to the next generation! Read Article