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Design with Confidence: Altium 365 Meets SiliconExpert
Watch this webinar to learn how the SiliconExpert Integration in Altium 365 can optimize your workflows and elevate your design process.
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Electronic Design Dream Team: Breaking Down Silos From Concept to Production
Want to keep your entire team on the same page? Watch this webinar to discover how Altium 365’s suite of applications revolutionizes electronics design from conception to production.
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The Essential Guide to Through-Hole Resistors
Resistors are fundamental components in electronic circuits, essential for controlling current and voltage. This article explores their basic principles, types, and key applications, helping you understand their crucial role in electronics.
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Avoiding Costly Delays: Essential Tips for PCB Designers
Efficient PCB design is crucial for avoiding costly delays in product development. This article offers practical tips and best practices for PCB designers to streamline their workflows, minimize errors, and ensure timely project completion.
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Understanding Signal Reflections for High-Speed Design
Signal integrity is the backbone of high-speed digital systems. In this new article by Rafał Stępień, we break down signal reflections and how to optimize your designs with effective impedance matching techniques.
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Synchronize to Optimize: Enhancing Efficiency with Jira Integration for Altium 365
Tired of juggling multiple tools for project management? Learn how the Jira Integration for Altium 365 can optimize your workflows.
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Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design: Component Placement for EMC
In the second article of the "Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design" series Dario Fresu explores how effective component placement can reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) in printed circuit boards. He highlights strategies such as board segregation and careful management of high-speed signals and their harmonics to ensure signal integrity and minimize emissions.
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Signal Integrity Principles based on Altium Designer 24
Check out this article where Rafał Stępień dives into the essentials of maintaining signal integrity in high-speed digital systems. Discover key techniques like controlling signal reflections, reducing crosstalk, and designing differential pairs in Altium Designer 24 to ensure reliable and efficient PCB performance.
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Launch of Requirements & Systems Portal in Altium 365
The Requirements & Systems Portal is now live in Altium 365! Engineers can write, manage, and verify requirements within the Altium 365 workspace. You can link your requirements directly to schematics and PCB designs to ensure all engineers are working with the latest data. Request access today!
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Introducing the New Altium 365 Requirements & Systems Portal
Watch our webinar to learn more about the new application joining the Altium 365 suite. The new Requirements & Systems Portal will help align engineering teams to get to market quicker.
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Enhancing Signal Integrity in PCB Design: Key Considerations and Strategies
Looking to enhance signal integrity in your PCB designs? Check out our latest article by David Marrakchi, where he shares key strategies and best practices for achieving reliable high-speed designs.
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Pi.MX8 Project - Board Layout Part 3
We continue our exploration of the Pi.MX8 open-source computer module project. In this new installment, we focus on routing planning and then cover all the layers' routing with all the details you need to know if you want to prepare a similar project.
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Mastering Blind and Buried Vias
Check our compilation of essential resources you'll need to use blind and buried vias successfully in an HDI PCB. In our brand new article, we present the main and most valuable information about this technology, which may not be new but is still highly useful in High-Density Interconnect projects.
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Penn Electric Racing Pushes the Envelope with Altium 365
Discover how Penn Electric Racing builds award-winning, fully electric racecars with Altium 365, pushing the boundaries of technology and design.
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Make Sure to Clean Your No-Clean Flux
No-clean flux has become popular due to its convenience. Learn more about why this solution is used, why cleaning might still be necessary, and how to remove no-clean flux residues. We will try to dispel all these doubts in this brand new article.
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SPICE Simulation Module: How To Use Automated Measurements in Simulations To Save Time and Money in Design Challenges
Simulation of electronic circuits is a key factor in the success of your design. A SPICE circuit simulator may be used to speed up the design analysis. Learn more about how Altium Designer can help you with automated measurements, saving you time and money during the design process.
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Achieve Seamless Rigid-Flex Design with Altium Designer's Unified Solution
Check out our refreshed feature page about Rigid-Flex PCB Design and see how Altium Designer’s unified environment can help you manage this kind of project with no limitations or additional licensing required.
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How to Design a Thermal Prototype PCB
Thermal problems in PCBs often go unnoticed until prototyping, which can be costly. Design teams can't afford endless iterations, but they can conduct lower-cost thermal prototypes. Learn more about this approach in our new article.
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6 Challenges of Managing Disconnected PLM Workflows
Discover six challenges of managing disconnected PLM workflows in electronics product development. Identify your main challenge and find the solution here.
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DC-Aware Return Current in Mixed Signal PCBs
In this article, we will examine specific cases involving these types of components, where a very low-frequency signal or a DC signal needs to be measured, and the return path must be tracked to ensure the current loop is tight.
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PCB Layout Replication: The Perfect Tool for Test Jigs
Replicate your circuits across multiple blocks with just a few clicks using a flawless preview pane, ensuring consistent, perfect results without the need for trial and error. Check out our new article on the PCB Layout Replication feature.
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Durability of Pin Plating Materials for PCB Connectors
Pin headers are common components in PCBs, yet one specification often overlooked is the plating material. Discover more about plating materials for electrical connectors in our latest article.
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4 Reasons Why We Chose AWS GovCloud (US) for Altium 365 GovCloud
In this blog, we explain the reasons behind our decision to operate Altium 365 GovCloud within AWS GovCloud (US). This partnership is guided by a clear vision: to provide our users with a secure, compliant, and reliable platform for sensitive electronics design data.
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How to Reduce Noise From Magnetostriction in Magnetic Components
Magnetic components driven by an AC signal can exhibit an irritating property due to magnetostriction - an effect causing vibrations in magnetic materials, resulting in audible sound. Explore this phenomenon further and discover methods to minimize its impact.
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3D MID Design Whitepaper
Dive into a dynamic design experience where you can visualize and edit your circuits in true 3D, offering unparalleled precision. Altium Designer's 3D-MID (Mechatronic Integrated Device) Design tool revolutionizes the design process, providing a fresh perspective. Explore the capabilities and benefits of this feature in our comprehensive guide.
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Types of Wiring Harnesses for Electronics
In today's world, many products utilize multiple PCBs interconnected with each other, often leading to a complex network of cables within an enclosure. The most effective way to manage these wires and cables is by constructing a wiring harness. This article explores the various types of harnesses used in electronics.
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5 Advantages of Z2Data Integration You Can't Ignore
Z2Data Integration in Altium 365 offers a practical way forward for engineering and procurement. Here are the top five advantages that can streamline your workflows.
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Don't let multiple ECAD file formats slow your time‑to‑market! Altium 365 Multi-CAD Support
Watch this webinar and learn how to remove ECAD data silos to enhance design collaboration, efficiently manage all your BOMs, and reduce supply chain risks with Multi-CAD File Support.
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Bridge the Gap Between Engineering and Procurement: Altium 365 BOM Portal
Learn how to make informed decisions and mitigate supply chain risks with Altium 365 BOM Portal. Improve your time to market and proactively manage supply chain risks.
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Bridge the Information Divide: Altium 365 Meets Z2Data
Watch the webinar and get a sneak peek at revolutionizing your engineering, compliance, and procurement approach with Altium 365 and Z2Data integration. Leverage comprehensive component data and advanced risk management strategies to enhance resilience in your operations.
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Meet Us Government Security Standards in PCB Design: Commercial Altium 365 vs Altium 365 GovCloud
Watch our webinar and learn how to design PCBs while staying compliant with US government security regulations. Understand the differences between commercial Altium 365 and Altium 365 GovCloud in real-case scenarios.
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Bridge the Gap Between Engineering and Procurement: Altium 365 BOM Portal
Learn how to make informed decisions and mitigate supply chain risks with Altium 365 BOM Portal. Improve your time to market and proactively manage supply chain risks.
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Overcoming Production Blockers: How Altium 365 & Basler AR Accelerate Last-Minute Design Changes
Have you ever dealt with a component shortage or unexpected EOL causing a design change at the last minute? Watch our webinar to learn how to solve these problems and overcome production blockers with Altium 365 and Basler AR!
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Faster Design, Fewer Errors with Altium 365 Requirements Manager
Do you need help with disjointed design and requirement processes? Watch the webinar and learn how Altium 365 Requirements Manager powered by Valispace connects design data and requirements for faster design with fewer errors.
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Design with Confidence: Altium 365 Meets SiliconExpert
Watch the webinar to learn how the SiliconExpert Integration in Altium 365 can optimize your workflows and elevate your design process. Make data-driven design decisions!
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How to Design PCBs and Meet US Government Requirements with Altium 365 GovCloud
Watch the webinar and learn from Altium's Director of Security, Bruno Blasigh, and Renata Lang, Altium 365 Product Marketing Manager, about designing PCBs that meet US government requirements using Altium 365's GovCloud.
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Design with Confidence: Altium 365 meets SiliconExpert
Learn how the SiliconExpert integration in Altium 365 can optimize your workflows and elevate your design process. Hear from experts from SiliconExpert and discover insights into data-driven design decisions. Also don't miss the chance to see the integration in action and explore improved risk analysis and alternative component discovery features.
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From PCB to MCAD - Designing a USB Isolator with Altium & SOLIDWORKS
Dive into the world of Altium's MCAD CoDesigner and its compatibility with SOLIDWORKS. Watch the recording to explore a unified approach with a real-life project that will redefine your design process and find out more about how you can optimize your Electronic Lifecycle Management by bringing together all experts involved in product development.
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8x Faster Assembly per Board with Assembly Assistant - A Webinar with XVP Photonics
Looking for a way to reduce time and increase the accuracy of the manual assembly of PCBs? Watch this webinar recording for a transformative session and learn how XVP Photonics achieved these goals with Assembly Assistant!
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Faster Design, Fewer Errors with Altium 365 Requirements Manager
? Join our experts to learn how you can develop products faster with fewer errors with the Altium 365 + Valispace Integration. This integration connects your live design and requirements workflow to implement design intent better and comply with industry standards.
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An Expert Panel Discussion on Altium 365 GovCloud
An exclusive Expert Panel Discussion on Altium 365 GovCloud featuring industry experts Mahesh Venugopala and Bruno Blasigh. Gain valuable insights on cloud security, compliance, and more.
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Benefits of Altium 365 Version Control for Solo Users
Join our insightful webinar on Altium 365 Version Control System (VCS) designed for solo users, where Ari Mahpour will guide you through creating and managing projects on the cloud-based platform.
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Learn to Collaborate Like a Pro with Altium Designer 23
Get ready to speed up your design process with new Altium Designer collaboration capabilities. Designing a PCB is a team effort. Engineers must work with customers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to get the best results. You need help to bring your design to life, even if you're a one-person team.
