PCB Design Engineers

0:12:56 Seamless Connection Between ECAD and Simulation Environment Using Ansys CoDesigner Watch Video

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3D-MID Take the guesswork out of your designs with the 3D-MID design tool in Altium Designer® 24! Immerse yourself in a dynamic design experience, visualizing, and editing your circuits in true 3D for unparalleled precision. In our brand new guide, you can learn about the capabilities and benefits of this feature. In addition, we will show examples of using MID (Mechatronic Integrated Device) technology. Read Article

Altium Designer's New Constraint Manager

Deep Diving Into Altium Designer's New Constraint Manager Learn all about Altium's New Constraint Manager with Andy Critcher, Director at Total Board Solutions, especially the revolutionary design constraint application for multiple nets. Whether tackling high-voltage designs, complex boards, or boosting productivity, this suite of tools promises to streamline workflows for the forward thinking PCB Designer. Read Article

Improved Compliance: Easier Tracking of Regulatory Requirements and Standards

PLM Improves Regulatory Compliance: Easier Tracking of Requirements and Standards Explore product lifecycle management’s (PLM) influence on regulatory requirements and compliance in the PCB manufacturing industry. Read Article

Wifi Enabled Power Supply

Retrofitting your Old Power Supply to be Smartphone Controllable In this article Ari Mahpour talks about how to retrofit an old power supply to be controlled by your smartphone using a Raspberry Pi Pico W Read Article

PCB Industry & Material Science Innovations with Dr. Preeya Kuray

PCB Industry & Material Science Innovations with Dr. Preeya Kuray In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, we chat with Dr. Preeya Kuray, a renowned material scientist at AGC Multi Materials. Dr. Kuray and Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explore some of the latest developments in the PCB industry, as well as a few material science innovations. Dr. Kuray shares her insights on the evolving landscape of printed circuit boards and the groundbreaking material science developments shaping the future of electronics Read Article

USB Type-C Isolator with Advanced Power Filtering

Eliminating Audio Ground Loops: Designing a USB Type-C Isolator with Advanced Power Filtering In this article, Mark tackles the common problem of buzzing noises caused by ground loops in audio systems. His solution is a custom-designed USB isolator equipped with modern USB Type-C connectors and enhanced with sophisticated power filtering. This device effectively isolates the audio interface from the computer, cutting off the noise. Mark focuses on simple explanations of choosing components like the Analog Devices ADUM4165 IC and power supply details. Read Article

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Three Frequency Ranges For Ferrite Bead Usage Three operational scenarios illustrate the three important frequency ranges for ferrite bead impedance, as well as how they affect noise in digital systems. Read Article

Signal Integrity Mastery:

Signal Integrity Mastery: Scott McMorrow's PCB Design Revolution Scott McMorrow, Strategic Technologist for Signal Integrity Products at Samtec Inc. who's well-renowned for his expertise in signal integrity, discusses revolutionary techniques in PCB design on this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast. We delve into Scott's journey in the electronics industry, his approach to overcoming complex PCB layout challenges, and his predictions for the future of signal integrity in PCBs. Learn how Scott's methods are Read Article

Hatch Ground Plane Impedance Simulation in Flex PCBs

Hatched Ground Plane Impedance Simulation in Flex PCBs Flex PCBs can be high-speed PCBs too, but they need a hatched ground plane. Here are some tips for determining impedance on hatched ground planes. Read Article

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DC-Aware Return Current in Mixed Signal PCBs Make yourself aware of the DC return path for sensors, precision interfaces, and precision references. Read Article

Old Electronic Components

How to Spot Old Electronic Components Brokers and resellers sometimes deal in reclaimed or old electronic components. Here’s how you can spot problems with these parts. Read Article

Hands-On with Altium 365's New BOM Portal

Hands-On with Altium 365's New BOM Portal In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, we explore the innovative BOM Portal in Altium 365, a cutting-edge tool transforming PCB design and electronic development. Tech Consultant Zach Peterson sits down with Ananth Avva, General Manager at Altium's Cloud Platform, and Damir Khayrutdinov, Product Manager at Altium, to discuss the tool. Altium's BOM Portal, compared to ActiveBOM, offers a seamless and efficient approach to managing bill of Read Article

0:42:56 Discover How Altium Designer 24 Revolutionizes Team Dynamics in PCB Design Expand your collaboration skills and stay ahead of the curve with PCB CoDesign. Design teams often grapple with prolonged design cycles and coordination issues, leading to delays and inefficiencies. In the current landscape, design processes are hindered by fragmented collaboration, resulting in increased layout times and difficulties in synchronizing design updates. Watch Video

Rigid Flex PCB assembly challenges

Flexible Circuit Assembly: Thinking Through Component Placement Industry expert Tara Dunn gives us a closer look at some of the challenges in component selection and placement and how that can make or break the flexible circuit in application. read now to learn more. Read Article

Constraint Article

The Critical Role of Constraint-Based PCB Design in Modern Electronics Welcome to the intricate realm of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, where what begins as a simple circuit board evolves into a sophisticated masterpiece of electronic engineering. As the backbone of modern electronics, PCBs breathe life into our everyday devices, from smartphones to laptops. Crafting a reliable and functional PCB extends beyond merely connecting components. It demands a meticulous understanding of various aspects to achieve Read Article

Coding Your Own Networked Test Equipment

Coding Your Own Networked Test Equipment DIY with expert Mark Harris. Create your networked test equipment using this step-by-step guide, using Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) for efficient automation. Read Article