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Structuring Your Product Data is the Key to PLM Success

Structuring Your Product Data is the Key to PLM Success Having a well-structured product data system is fundamental to a successful product lifecycle management (PLM) implementation. Without it, companies struggle with information silos and inconsistencies that slow down operations through errors and hindrances to collaboration. Fortunately, there are three key methods that companies can implement to achieve a successful product data structure; these include the establishment of standardized data Read Article

The Latest in PCB Simulation: Expert Insights with Yuriy Shlepnev

The Latest in PCB Simulation: Expert Insights with Yuriy Shlepnev In this information-packed episode of the OnTrack Podcast, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explores PCB simulation with Yuriy Shlepnev, the President and Founder of Simberian Inc. This detailed discussion focuses on how modern simulation tools are revolutionizing the industry and includes an exclusive Simbeor® demo that you won't want to miss. To begin, Yuriy shares his extensive knowledge of electromagnetic analysis and signal integrity, exploring Read Article

0:49:26 A Seamless Connection Between ECAD and Simulation Altium and Ansys have partnered to solve the most time-consuming steps in between and even further developed a seamless integration and structured approach. Watch Video

0:24:53 Efficient Thermal Management with SPICE Simulation in Altium Designer 24 Uncover the art of predicting and refining circuit behavior using cutting-edge simulation tools within Altium Designer. Watch Video

Oscilloscope Probes

Real-World Analysis of Oscilloscope Probes This article conducts a real-world analysis of oscilloscope probes, comparing their performance and impact on signal measurements. The author tests a variety of probes, including both high-quality and budget options, revealing surprising results. Despite expectations, some budget probes perform comparably to more expensive ones, emphasizing that bandwidth alone is not the sole determinant of probe quality. The study underscores the importance of understanding a probe's behavior and choosing based on various factors beyond just bandwidth. Additionally, the article highlights that major brand-name probes (Diglent, Keysight, Rigol) offer more consistent performance and quality control compared to cheaper alternatives. Read Article

49:44 Mastering SPICE Simulation in Altium Designer (part II) In this webinar we will expand on the previous SPICE topic by focusing more on the practical aspect of simulation in circuit design. Watch Video

Can You Use Series and Parallel Termination on the Same Net?

Can You Use Series and Parallel Termination on the Same Net? Series and parallel termination are the most common resistive termination options for digital signaling. The reason is that resistance is a wideband quantity and does not start to be affected by parasitics until well into the GHz range. At the channel bandwidth associated with most digital signals, there are cases where an unterminated line actually needs termination, even if there is no impedance specification in the interface. As both options Read Article

The Digital Bridge Ecosystem with Joao Beck

The Digital Bridge Ecosystem with Joao Beck Today, we are joined by Joao Beck, Altium's Director of Enterprise Technical Marketing, to give us all the details. This new workflow is yet another step in Altium's quest toward a digital ecosystem! Read Article

Lossy Transmission Line Impedance Without a Field Solver

Lossy Transmission Line Impedance Without a Field Solver A signal on a transmission line will experience loss as it propagates, but the losses are rarely in PCB transmission line equations. Read this ultimate guide on transmission line analysis to learn how to design transmission lines to a loss target. Read Article

Avoid GIGO in Your PCB Simulation Tools

Avoid GIGO in Your PCB Simulation Tools GIGO in your PCB simulations happens when the inputs do not accurately reflect the reality in your PCBA. Read Article

224G PAM-4 PCB Design

PCB and Package Design for 224G PAM-4 Channels The next interface and packaging milestone is here with 224G PAM-4. Here is how these channels can be designed to provide broadband signal integrity. Read Article

Simulation Driven PCB Design

Simulation Driven Design Can Solve Your PCB’s Signal Problems and More If you work in the electronics industry or in research, there’s a chance that simulations are a regular part of life. Simpler systems can be designed with intuition and simulated after designs are completed, but more advanced systems running at high frequencies or very high data rates need qualification before and after a PCB layout is complete. Simulation software has to take a more prominent role in PCB design for many advanced systems Read Article

Crosstalk Reduction and Elimination Techniques in Altium Designer

Crosstalk Analysis, Reduction, and Elimination Techniques in PCB Design Whether you're designing a digital board with a ton of traces, or an RF board operating at very high frequencies, any electronic device with propagating signals will experience crosstalk. It's simply a matter of whether that crosstalk is so extreme that the system fails to function, or whether crosstalk is within some acceptable limit. There is no universal level of "acceptable" crosstalk levels, but if you do find through simulation and Read Article

Addressing Forward and Backward Crosstalk in PCB Design

Addressing Forward and Backward Crosstalk in PCB Design Crosstalk in high-speed PCB design appears FEXT and NEXT, and it depends on the rise time of signals traveling on transmission lines. Read Article

Should You Remove Ground Below Impedance Matching Networks?

Should You Remove Ground Below Impedance Matching Networks? Impedance matching networks in a PCB layout might need to have ground cleared from them. We’ll explore when to remove ground in this short guide. Read Article

SMA Edge Connector Transitions in an RF PCB

SMA Edge Connector Transitions in an RF PCB SMA edge connector footprints sometimes require ground clearance below the connector’s coaxial pin. We’ll show why this can arise and how to qualify the need for ground clearance. Read Article

47:48 Mastering SPICE Simulation in Altium Designer Watch our webinar: “Mastering SPICE Simulation in Altium Designer”. Click here. Watch Video