×
Welcome, Guest

Sign in to learn, create, and do more with the product you love.

Sign In

News & Updates

Filters:
Blog •
Your Design Data Has Zero Defense

Your design data may be more exposed than you think. This webinar shows how to identify common security gaps and secure engineering workflows with centralized access control and governance.

Read More
Embedded thumbnail for Mastering HDI Design Rules in Altium Designer
How-To's •
Mastering HDI Design Rules in Altium Designer

In our latest Altium Academy tutorial, we guide you through configuring the essential HDI PCB design rules in Altium's software. You'll learn how to use your manufacturer's fabrication capabilities to create accurate design rules and constraints for your PCB.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Search, Filter, and Navigate PCB Designs Faster
New in Altium's Software •
Search, Filter, and Navigate PCB Designs Faster

The Web Viewer now features a redesigned search experience for faster access to PCB design data across supported CAD formats. A lightweight, intuitive interface lets you begin with simple search terms and progressively refine results using contextual suggestions.

Start Watching
Blog •
Integrated PCB Design vs. Legacy Point Tools: What’s the Real Cost?

As hardware development grows more collaborative, disconnected point tools can introduce data inconsistencies, traceability gaps, and costly coordination challenges. This article examines how integrated PCB design environments connect design, mechanical, supply chain, and review workflows to improve efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.

Read More
Blog •
Make Better Design Decisions with Signal and Power Integrity Insight

Signal integrity and power integrity are closely connected, with problems in one often affecting the other as designs become faster and more complex. This webinar explains how integrated analysis workflows help engineers evaluate PDN performance, identify potential issues early, and improve overall design quality.

Read More
Embedded thumbnail for Gain Better Control Over Wire Bond Visibility
New in Altium's Software •
Gain Better Control Over Wire Bond Visibility

New bond wire visibility controls give you greater flexibility when working with wire-bonded boards and footprints, making it easier to focus on the details that matter most.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Coming Soon: Selectable Harness Source Within Multi-board Design
New in Altium's Software •
Coming Soon: Selectable Harness Source Within Multi-board Design

Selectable Harness Source Within Multi-board Design enables harness projects to drive system connectivity while maintaining bidirectional synchronization between multi-board schematics and harness wiring diagrams for improved accuracy and easier design management.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Choose the Simbeor Version for Your PCB Calculations
New in Altium's Software •
Choose the Simbeor Version for Your PCB Calculations

The PCB Editor now lets you choose the Simbeor version used for delay and impedance calculations, giving you more flexibility and consistency across your design workflows.

Start Watching
Blog •
Agile Teams: From Design Tool to Product Development Platform

Learn how Agile Teams evolves beyond traditional PCB design workflows to support connected product development. This webinar explores how centralized data, collaboration tools, and governance capabilities help teams accelerate delivery while maintaining control.

Read More
Embedded thumbnail for Improve PCB Editor Performance with Via Instancing
New in Altium's Software •
Improve PCB Editor Performance with Via Instancing

The PCB Editor now uses via instancing to generate geometry for each via individually, providing greater flexibility and a more advanced approach to managing vias in PCB designs.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for GSSG Stackup Deep Dive: Routing, Impedance, and HDI
How-To's •
GSSG Stackup Deep Dive: Routing, Impedance, and HDI

A ground-signal-signal-ground (GSSG) stackup rethinks the traditional four-layer PCB structure by moving the ground planes to the outer layers and routing signals on the two inner layers. In this Altium Academy deep dive, we review a real one-minute design review submission and demonstrate how to configure a GSSG stackup properly using the Layer Stack Manager.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Generate IPC-7351B Compliant Footprints with More Control
New in Altium's Software •
Generate IPC-7351B Compliant Footprints with More Control

The IPC Compliant Footprint Wizard has been updated to improve IPC-7351B compliance across supported package types. Enhancements include footprint calculations, package outlines, silkscreen and courtyard generation, layer mapping, density table behavior, and new pad trimming controls for gullwing packages, with support added to the batch generator Excel template.

Start Watching
Blog •
What Is Wire Harness Design?

Explore our latest article to learn the fundamentals of wire harness design, its key components, and how it ensures organized, efficient, and reliable electrical systems across automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors.

Read More
Blog •
How to Determine Ferrite Bead Circuit Model Parameters

Learn how to accurately determine ferrite bead circuit model parameters for effective noise suppression in high-speed PCB designs. This article explores key concepts, measurement techniques, and practical tips for modeling ferrite beads in your projects.

Read More
Blog •
AI Vision with the Kria KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit

Discover AI-driven vision capabilities with the Kria KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit, presented by Ari Mahpour. Ideal for prototyping vision solutions, this kit offers an accessible entry point into advanced AI applications.

Read More
Blog •
Wire Bonding in Altium Designer

The Wire Bonding in Altium Designer article highlights how Altium Designer 25’s wire bonding feature streamlines complex designs for advanced assemblies like 3D stacked dies and RF modules. This tool enhances efficiency and precision, catering to modern electronic design needs.

Read More
Blog •
Optimize PCB Design with Integrated BOM and CAD Systems

Discover how integrating BOM management and CAD systems can streamline your PCB design process in this insightful article. Learn how combining these tools enables smoother collaboration, reduces errors, and improves design efficiency, helping you optimize your workflows from concept to manufacturing.

Read More
Blog •
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.

Read More
Blog •
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.

Read More
Blog •
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.

Read More
Blog •
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.

Read More
RSP Launch Cover
Blog •
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!

Read More
Embedded thumbnail for Plane Connect - Direct in RF Design
How-To's •
Plane Connect - Direct in RF Design

Designing high-frequency circuit boards requires a sharp eye toward maintaining signal integrity. Some signal connections are more prone to interruption than others. In this video, you can learn how Altium Designer's Polygon Connect Design Rule and the Thermal Relief option can help in the PCB design process.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Understanding and Correcting Violations
How To Work with Power Analyzer by Keysight •
Understanding and Correcting Violations

When you finish the Power Analyzer by Keysight simulation process, you may find some design problems. In this video, we will learn how to understand and correct any violations that may arise on your board.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Routing Any Angle or Arc in RF Design
How-To's •
Routing Any Angle or Arc in RF Design

High-frequency signals require special consideration when routing. Altium Designer allows you to add RF nets to a net class, then apply design rules. Learn how, as well as some other handy high-frequency routing tips, in this video.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Working with Power Analyzer Panel
How To Work with Power Analyzer by Keysight •
Working with Power Analyzer Panel

Learn how to use the Power Analyzer software by Keysight panel. This video explains all the basic instructions and provides helpful hints for using the software effectively.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Which PCB Materials are used in RF Design
How-To's •
Which PCB Materials are used in RF Design

High frequency signals are carried on circuit boards via transmission lines. Learn the differences between standard 50 ohm impedance microstrip lines and coplanar transmission lines in this video. We also explore the best-use cases for coplanar transmission lines, how they impact loss and interference, dielectric thicknesses, and more.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Configuring Autorecognition
How To Work with Power Analyzer by Keysight •
Configuring Autorecognition

Before using the Power Analyzer by Keysight, it is important to configure certain parameters. In this video, we will demonstrate how to properly set up the software for auto-recognition.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Adding Power Nets for Simulation
How To Work with Power Analyzer by Keysight •
Adding Power Nets for Simulation

One of the most important things when designing your PCB is to check and measure the quality of electrical power for your project. Power Analyzer by Keysight offers you the ability to simulate how power is distributed on your PCB. In this video, we will show you how to prepare power nets for simulation in Altium Designer.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for How to Use Transmission Lines in RF Design
How-To's •
How to Use Transmission Lines in RF Design

High frequency signals are carried on circuit boards via transmission lines. Learn the differences between standard 50 ohm impedance microstrip lines and coplanar transmission lines in this video. We also explore the best-use cases for coplanar transmission lines, how they impact loss and interference, dielectric thicknesses, and more.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for How to Reverse Engineer a PCB from Gerber Files
How-To's •
How to Reverse Engineer a PCB from Gerber Files

Have you ever done a reverse-engineering? In this video we walk you through the process how to prepare a PCB from Gerber files, using a variety of methods, including via CAMtastic in Altium Designer.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for How to Use Power Regulator Circuits in Series and Parallel
How-To's •
How to Use Power Regulator Circuits in Series and Parallel

In this tutorial video we show you two ways to get more power out of your power supply using power regulator circuits in series and in parallel.

Start Watching
NEW
Embedded thumbnail for Measuring in the PCB
How-To's •
Measuring in the PCB

Altium Designer gives you fine grained control over how you measure object distances in the PCB. When spacing is such a critical aspect of board layout, this control is absolutely necessary. We'll show you how to utilize the measure distance command and measure selected objects, as well as how to measure tracks and faces of 3D bodies.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Polygon: Polygon Creation
How-To's •
Polygon: Polygon Creation

Learn how to create polygon pours to ensure proper copper distribution on your board.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for How to work with cursors in the simulation results?
How-To's •
How to work with cursors in the simulation results?

Cursors are one of the most indispensable tools for modeling results. They do not require long study, are easy to use and give an instant answer to the main questions.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for 3D view control
How-To's •
3D view control

Learn how to use the 3D display mode of the PCB and learn to control the camera in this mode in this video.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for Query Language: How to Easily Create Expressions
How-To's •
Query Language: How to Easily Create Expressions

In this video the main tools which allow to simplify the process of building a query in Altium Designer will be considered. There are several such tools and each of them has its own limitations and peculiarities of use.

Start Watching
Embedded thumbnail for PCB Classes overview
How-To's •
PCB Classes overview

Are there too many primitives on the board? Having trouble creating design rules? This video gives a brief overview of the classes of primitives that can be created on the board, as well as the possibilities for their further use.

Start Watching
Your search returns no results.