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A high-quality PCB layout involves component placement that allows tight routing, ensures low EMI, and satisfies mechanical constraints. Browse our library of resources to learn strategies for successful PCB layout.

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

MIMO Antenna Design

MIMO Antenna Design and PCB Layout Tips Advanced products operating in the RF domain are increasingly using MIMO antenna arrays to provide high data throughput and serve multiple end users. Read Article

Layers, Pre-Preg, and Core Materials

PCB Build-Up Basics In this article, we will be discussing what PCB build-ups are, and which elements make up a typical PCB—all the way from the basics of PCB build-up, to pre-preg materials, core materials, and copper foils. Read Article

Managing PCB objects

Managing PCB objects The PCB panel allows you to view and edit each object on PCB. A quick search of the desired class or object is provided by the filtering system with several object type modes and flexible customization of displayed results. Quick overview Panel access Use View > Panels > PCB or select PCB from the Panels drop-down menu to access the panel. Panel modes Display management Visual highlighting effects Normal mode - filtered objects are highlighted Read Article

Altium Designer Quick-Start Tutorial Part 2

Altium Designer Quick-Start Tutorial Part 2 Learn how to design a simple, two-layer PCB in Altium Designer all the way from project creation, schematic capture, PCB design, to generating manufacturing files. A great place to start if you haven’t used Altium Designer or any ECAD tool before. Read Article

OUNTERSINK, COUNTERBORE

Countersink and Counterbore Ergonomics and convenience are important issues when designing a printed circuit board and the device as a whole. A lot of Altium Designer tools are aimed at solving them. These include Countersink and Counterbore holes, which allow the use of various types of screws in the mounting holes of the board. Quick Overview In most cases, printed circuit boards require mounting holes. Holes with countersink and counterbore allow using different types of Read Article

View Configuration Panel Altium Designer

View Configuration Panel When designing a printed circuit board, you have to deal with a large amount of visual data of different kinds: layers, components, and much more. For efficient work, you should have abilities to display and use only the items that you need right now to solve a current task. The document below explains how to manage the view of your PCB using the View Configuration Altium panel. Master the tools for manipulating what and how is currently Read Article

molded interconnect devices

MIDs Make a Comeback as Vertical SMD Modules for Your PCB If you’ve ever wanted to mount components vertically, but without the expense of a flex section, use an MID in your PCB. Read Article

Which Types of Opto-Isolators Are Right For Your Signal?

Which Types of Opto-Isolators Are Right For Your Signal? An optoisolator is an electronic device that can be used to pass information between a diode without passing an electrical current. Because there is no need to directly pass voltage or current between the inputs and outputs in an optoisolator circuit, these components can be used to provide electrical isolation in two regions in a PCB. Opto-isolators act as a protection mechanism, ensuring that harmful electrical currents cannot flow across the Read Article

High current switched mode power supply PCB layout

Switched-Mode Power Supply PCB Design Guidelines Create and simulate your design and follow these switched-mode power supply PCB layout guidelines. Read Article

intrusive soldering

When Should You Use Intrusive Soldering? Your PCB assembler can offer intrusive soldering as an assembly option. Here’s how it works and what not to do to your PCB footprint. Read Article

PCB footprint layers

What's With All the Layers in PCB Footprints? Your PCB footprints contain many layers. Which of these layers are most important and what should they contain? We’ll explore in this article. Read Article

Should a Capacitor Be Used For ESD Protection?

Should a Capacitor Be Used For ESD Protection? Capacitors are not capable of fully protecting a system from ESD, other components are also needed for comprehensive protection. Read Article

Why Are Advanced Car Radars Using So Many Antennas?

Why Are Advanced Car Radars Using So Many Antennas? Advanced car radar systems rely on large virtual arrays for high-resolution imaging, long range, and/or tracking of multiple objects. Read Article

PCB cavity embedded SMD component

How to Place PCB Cavities for Embedded SMD Parts Embedded cavities can be used to place SMD parts, internal copper fills for heat sinking, or as a highly shielded edge-plated region. Read Article

PCB Short Circuits

Common Causes of PCB Short Circuits PCB short circuits have many possible causes related to common assembly defects and contamination. Learn more in this article. Read Article

PCB Edge Plating

Guide to PCB Edge Plating in RF Design RF designs sometimes use PCB edge plating to contain electromagnetic fields and ruggedize a PCBA. Read Article