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PCB Design Verification Datasheet FEATURES AND BENEFITS Validate your design with XSpice before you even start laying out the board to expedite layout and prevent errors Identify power distribution network issues during the design phase Running the right simulation ensures your board will meet the design requirements TOPICS IN THIS SOLUTION Design Verification Analog and Mixed Signal Simulation Simulation Profiles and Probe Management DESIGN VERIFICATION Sometimes you are not Download PDF
Data Management Datasheet FEATURES AND BENEFITS Critical ECAD data always consistent and in- sync throughout your BU and design teams to prevent errors Leverage your ECAD data to make sound, intelligent decisions Company-wide access to pre-approved parts, lifecycle states, approved suppliers, designs, and other critical information means all designers are in sync Streamlined process to communicate and collaborate with the different stakeholders in a multi-disciplined Download PDF
Component Management Datasheet Your data management workflow should help you keep track of all your components, design data, production data, and much more as needed. A process for data governance and quality assurance starts with the right software that is tailored to the needs of your industry. PCB designers and large electronics companies all need a set of data repository and data management workflow to help them quickly access and share data with each other. When your team Download PDF
Board Layout Datasheet Download PDF
10 Symptoms of a Bad PDN Download PDF
Altium Designer 18 Product Overview Datasheet Altium Designer® is the most widely-used PCB design tool for professional engineers and PCB design specialists. It is the easy, powerful and modern solution that includes all schematic and PCB electronics design functions in a cohesive user experience with a single, simple license model. The unified data model in Altium Designer enables rapid, efficient design of new electronic products with a synchronized, rules-driven approach. Streamlined Download PDF
AD18 What's New Feature Summary ALTIUM DESIGNER® 18 - WHAT’S NEW FEATURE SUMMARY AD16 vs AD18 Altium continues its focus on delivering user-focused, easy-to-use and performance-enhancing printed circuit board (PCBs) design tools as part of a single price solution with the introduction of Altium Designer 18. TOPICS IN THIS SOLUTION Properties Panel ActiveRoute® ActiveBOM® Draftsman® HIGH PERFORMANCE MADE SIMPLE Altium Designer 18 significantly enhances user experience and Download PDF
Easing PCB Navigation with Snap Options Accurate navigation in PCB design software is one of the many pain points that PCB designers face during initial component placement and throughout the entire design process. Snap options not only ensure accuracy, but speed placement, helping the process to run smoothly and ease the designers’ frustration. TOPICS IN THIS SOLUTION Enhanced snap options in altium Advanced snap options Useful information INTRODUCTION In PCB design, there are many Download PDF
PCB Panelization Using The Embedded Board Array Every designer is concerned with producing the highest quality product as efficiently and effectively as possible. When you’re preparing your design for your PCB manufacturer, you need to ensure your board complies with DFM and is ready for maximum yield. The standard practice is to use PCB panelization to manufacture an array of PCBs in parallel. The complete set of DFM features and panelization tools in Altium Designer will help you prepare for Download PDF
Streamline Document Creation and Management No more chaos now it's possible all the required documents can be created by running the output job file command of Altium so you get the same documents from each engineer in your organization every time. TOPICS IN THIS SOLUTION PCB DOCUMENT CREATION AND MANAGEMENT SCHEMATIC DESIGN REVIEW PCB LAYOUT MANUFACTURING PACKAGE CREATION PCB ASSEMBLY PACKAGE CREATION PCB DOCUMENT CREATION AND MANAGEMENT Document creation and management has long been one Download PDF
Time Saving Tips and Tricks in Altium Designer Part 2: PCB Design Environment Migration This Second Part of our Time-Saving Tricks and Tips Paper Will Guide you in Using Altium Designer® to Successfully Backup and Streamline the Migration of EDA Core Data from one Computer to Another, Saving you Time and Worry. TOPICS IN THIS SOLUTION IT SHOULD MATTER THIS? HURDLES OF PCB DESIGN ENVIRONMENT MIGRATION STREAMLINING THE MIGRATION OF ALTIUM DESIGNER TO ANOTHER COMPUTER BACKUP PROCEDURE FOR MIGRATION OF ALTIUM DESIGNER IT SHOULD MATTER Download PDF
Advanced Driver Assistance Programs (ADAS) The automotive market has been growing and is promised to grow even more. The growing demand for ADAS features and other in vehicle systems and features has made electronics the most valuable part of a vehicle. Learn more about ADAS features, augmented reality in cars, as well as in depth technical considerations regarding ADAS software development and ADAS vehicle safety. Click the PDF above to read more about Advanced Driver Assistance Programs Download PDF
PCB Design Techniques to Reduce EMI Do you want to reduce EMI in your PCB designs? This Ebook will discuss multiple ways good PCB design can help manage EMI interference on your board. It covers tips and tricks like using EMI cans for shielding, proper grounding techniques, trace length, isolating AC and DC signals and differential pair routing. Click the PDF above to read more about PCB design techniques to reduce EMI in this Ebook. Or view the original content here: EMI/EMC Download PDF
Asset Performance Management: Blazing A Better Path to Operational Excellence Download PDF
Wearable Electronics Until recently, wearable accessories had one primary purpose-- to be fashionable. Sure, watches are useful for keeping time and staying punctual, but that's about as far as things went for functionality. Today, we have a rising selection of wearable electronics, many of which can be directly credited with a rise in health and lifestyle improvements. They track distance and time on your runs, help assess whether you're getting the right amount of Download PDF
Rigid Flex PCBs Between the Internet of Things (IoT), wearable electronics, and flexible displays, there is an increasing demand for flexible and rigid flex PCB technology in the electronics industry. If PCB designers don't want to be left in the dust, it's of the utmost importance to learn and adapt to this new tech, where PCBs must be compact, nearly (or completely) wireless, and-- most obviously-- flexible. Through proper design planning, utilization of space Download PDF
PCB Layout As electronics get smaller and more complex, so too must the boards (PCBs) that make them function. Because of this, your PCB layouts matter more than ever before. While a PCB with a poor layout may still function, a well-planned layout will go a long way to ensure efficiency, minimize risk, and even save you money in your production budget. The care you put into your PCB layout can give your product a strategic edge over competition through Download PDF