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How-To's • Jul 8, 2025
How Close Can You Bring a Reference Plane?

Explore our in-depth investigation into practical simulations using both Altium Designer and Polar Si9000. We demonstrate impedance sensitivity analysis and reveal the real limitations of optimizing reference plane proximity for improved signal shielding.

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Blog • Jul 7, 2025
Understanding Systems Engineering

Read our brand-new article where we explore the key areas of an engineering project and the different stages of electronic product development from a project execution perspective. From initiation and planning to design, development, validation, testing, and certification, we walk you through each phase to help you understand how successful electronic products are brought to life.

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How-To's • Jul 3, 2025
Do PCB Thermal Vias Actually Work?

Are thermal vias really helping your PCB’s heat management? Tech Consultant Zach Peterson dives into simulation data, research, and a controversial article to uncover the truth. Learn why via count and spacing matter more than sheer quantity.

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Blog • Jul 2, 2025
PCB First-Pass Yield: Small Decisions That Make a Big Difference

This article highlights how seemingly minor layout choices like trace spacing, component footprints, or stack-up details can dramatically impact whether a board passes fabrication and assembly the first time.

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Blog • Jul 1, 2025
Implementing Design for Supply Chain Principles in Electronic Product Development

Designing with supply chain principles in mind helps you avoid delays, reduce costs, and ensure manufacturability. This article outlines practical strategies for component selection, sourcing, and lifecycle management to make your designs more resilient and production-ready.

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How-To's • Jun 30, 2025
Stripline Routing Deep Dive: How Close Is Too Close?

In this video, Zach Peterson takes a deep dive into what happens when reference layers are incorrectly set in a PCB stackup and how that affects impedance, signal integrity, and EMC. He also shares valuable insights into stripline routing proximity issues and best practices for assigning reference planes.

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Blog • Jun 27, 2025
Beyond the BOM: How Proactive Component Selection Is Transforming Workflows

Learn how proactive component selection helps you avoid supply chain risks, reduce costs, and design more reliably. Our new article outlines key strategies and shows how tools like Altium 365 support smarter part decisions.

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Blog • Jun 26, 2025
Power Integrity Issues?

Power problems can be hard to spot until it’s too late. See how easy it is to analyze your power nets, check voltage drops, and improve reliability with Power Analyzer by Keysight - all without leaving your design environment.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Jun 25, 2025
Coming Soon: Solder Mask Zero Expansion

Solder Mask Zero Expansion marks a move toward industry alignment, specifically with IPC-7351B and IPC-2581B standards. It changes the default solder mask expansion value from 4 mil to 0 mil. Discover more upcoming updates on our Coming Soon Page.

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Blog • Jun 24, 2025
How to Design High-Speed PCBs Without Signal Surprises

Signal issues can sneak in early and cost you later. Read our whitepaper to see how Signal Analyzer by Keysight (inside Altium Designer) helps you catch problems fast and design with confidence.

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How-To's • Jun 20, 2025
Analog Supply without a Ferrite: Proper Isolation Techniques Explained

In our new tutorial, you'll learn why ferrite beads may not be the best choice for isolating analog and digital supply pins on integrated circuits. Zach Peterson debunks common misconceptions about ferrite bead isolation and introduces better alternatives, including dedicated LDOs, precision voltage references, and effective filtering techniques to help you achieve cleaner analog signals in your designs.

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Blog • Jun 18, 2025
Beyond Basic Part Selection: Using Supply Chain Data to Validate Choices

Learn how to enhance part selection by using real-time supply chain data. This article shows how integrating insights like availability and lifecycle status helps you make smarter, risk-aware design choices.

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Blog • Jun 17, 2025
Signal Mistakes Are Expensive

See how the Signal Analyzer by Keysight in Altium Designer lets you run signal integrity checks directly within your design environment. Read our article to learn how to effectively manage impedance, return paths, stackups, and more.

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Enhanced Constraint Manager in Altium Designer 25 • Jun 16, 2025
Enhanced Constraint Manager in Altium Designer 25. Part II: Physical Constraints and Routing Differential Pairs

In the second video of Samer Aldhaher’s "Enhanced Constraint Manager" series, we continue designing a 1 kW, 400 V brushless DC motor driver. This episode focuses on setting physical constraints using constraint sets, routing differential pairs, and demonstrating the Auto Shrinking feature in Altium Designer 25.

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Altium Designer's 25 Quantitative Benefits • Jun 13, 2025
Auto-tuning Your Way to Faster PCB Design

Watch how the Auto Tuning feature in Altium Designer 25 delivers optimized DDR4 routing in a single click! Fewer steps, massive time savings. Try our Benefit Calculator to estimate your own time and cost savings.

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Blog • Jun 12, 2025
Twice the Insight. One Seamless Simulation Bundle

Ensure power and signal integrity with the Keysight Bundle in Altium Designer. Catch issues early, reduce rework, and optimize your PCBs - all within one integrated environment featuring Signal & Power Analyzer.

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Blog • May 7, 2025
How to Choose the Best Requirements Management Tool for Electronics Development

Many electronics teams still rely on documents and spreadsheets for requirements management—leading to gaps, errors, and delays. Alexsander Tamari explores better tools to improve traceability, collaboration, and project outcomes.

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Blog • May 6, 2025
New Routing Possibilities with Ultra HDI

Explore how Ultra HDI technology is redefining PCB design. This article breaks down the benefits and manufacturing considerations of Ultra HDI, and how it enables next-level routing density and miniaturization in advanced electronics.

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Blog • May 5, 2025
3D-MID in Focus: Principles, Processes, and Practical Use

This article introduces 3D-MID (Mechatronic Integrated Devices), a technology that integrates circuitry into 3D plastic structures to reduce size, weight, and complexity. It explains the production process, use cases, and benefits of 3D-MID in sectors like automotive, medical, and consumer electronics.

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Blog • Apr 30, 2025
Eliminate EMI and Signal Integrity Issues in Multi-Board PCB Designs

Ensure signal integrity and minimize EMI in complex electronics. Our new article explains how to address electromagnetic interference and signal integrity challenges in multi-board PCB designs, offering practical strategies and layout considerations for reliable system performance.

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Blog • Apr 25, 2025
How to Overcome Power Distribution and Connector Misalignment Challenges in Multi-Board PCB Systems

Connector misalignment can compromise the reliability of power delivery in multi-board systems. This article explores the causes, effects, and prevention strategies for connector misalignment in power distribution, helping you design more robust multi-board PCB systems.

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Blog • Apr 22, 2025
Mastering Component Templates in Altium Designer 25

Our new article by Dario Fresu explains how Component Templates in Altium Designer 25 Pro improve design consistency, reduce errors, and streamline collaboration. It highlights practical benefits like standardized naming, faster component creation, and scalability across projects. Includes examples of using templates with Altium 365™ to simplify complex component setup.

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Blog • Apr 18, 2025
Wire Harness Design Guide for Development and Manufacturing

Designing a wire harness goes far beyond just connecting components—it’s about ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and compliance. This article walks you through the entire process, from initial design to production, helping you streamline development and avoid common pitfalls.

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Blog • Apr 15, 2025
Preparing for Medical Device Cybersecurity Assessments

Explore the key considerations and best practices for conducting cybersecurity assessments in medical device development. This article outlines how to identify potential threats, evaluate risks, and ensure compliance with evolving industry standards.

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Blog • Apr 8, 2025
Harness Complexity, Design with Simplicity

Harness Design in Altium Designer simplifies managing PCB interconnections, ensuring reliable performance and streamlined manufacturing. With logical connectivity tools, harness layout drawing, and manufacturing-ready documentation, it keeps your designs efficient and organized—all within a unified design environment. Perfect for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.

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Blog • Apr 7, 2025
Getting Started with NVMe and the Raspberry Pi 5

Our new article guides you through enhancing your Raspberry Pi 5's performance by setting up NVMe SSD storage using an expansion HAT. It covers the benefits over traditional MicroSD cards, including improved speed and reliability, and provides step-by-step instructions for installation and configuration.

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Blog • Apr 4, 2025
Why Human Error Is Electronics Design Cybersecurity's Biggest Weakness

Human error is a leading cause of cybersecurity breaches—even in electrical engineering. Our article explores how everyday design and collaboration habits can create vulnerabilities, and what engineers can do to build safer, more secure workflows.

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Blog • Apr 2, 2025
From Concept to Production: A Modern Approach to Wire Harness Engineering

Discover how modern wire harness engineering is evolving to meet the growing complexity of electrified systems. This whitepaper explores best practices, intelligent automation, and ECAD-MCAD collaboration to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Download now to stay ahead in an increasingly connected world.

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Blog • Mar 31, 2025
Transforming RF Design with Ultra HDI

Ultra-HDI technology is transforming RF design by enabling finer line widths, improved signal integrity, and more compact, high-performance boards. Our brand-new article explores its advantages over traditional methods and the benefits of integrating flexible circuits.

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Blog • Mar 26, 2025
Boost Your PCB Testing Efficiency with Testpoint Manager

Testpoints are essential for efficient PCBA testing and debugging. Our latest whitepaper dives into testpoint optimization, fault detection, and automated testing strategies, along with a full tutorial on using Testpoint Manager in Altium Designer. Discover how to streamline your testpoint assignments and improve measurement accuracy!

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Blog • Mar 24, 2025
Top 5 Hidden Challenges of Cable Harness Design in Electronic Products

Krishna Sundaram explores the hidden challenges of cable harness design, from routing complexity to mechanical constraints and manufacturability. Learn how to design a robust and efficient harness.

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Blog • Mar 19, 2025
Ultra HDI: It’s Not Just Buzzword

Ultra-HDI technology is transforming PCB design, enabling unprecedented miniaturization and performance. In this article, explore what sets Ultra-HDI apart from traditional HDI and how it’s shaping the future of electronics.

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How-To's • Dec 13, 2024
Pi Filter Formulas and Simulation Deep Dive

Learn the essentials of Pi filters, including how to size, design, and simulate them in Altium Designer. Host Zach Peterson explains the design equations for Pi filters, discusses online tools for accurate component selection, and demonstrates real-time simulations in Altium Designer to visualize the effects of impedance mismatches.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Dec 11, 2024
True Donut Pad Shapes

Check out our brand-new short video showcasing an exciting improvement in the PCB design process. Altium Designer 25 now supports true donut pad shapes, enhancing both your routing and performance.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Dec 10, 2024
Modernizing Engineering Workflows: Altium Designer 25 and the Future of Concurrent Design - Recording Preview

Discover the new features in Altium Designer 25! This webinar recording highlights the Signal Analyzer by Keysight, advanced Wire Bonding capabilities, multi-board design enhancements, and more, showcasing how these tools can transform your PCB design process.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Dec 5, 2024
Dynamic Phase Matching and Tuning for Differential Pairs

Explore how dynamic phase matching for differential pairs works with the improved match length rule in Altium Designer. Learn key techniques in this quick tutorial!

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Dec 4, 2024
Obey Rules and Auto-Shrinking Features

Discover how Altium Designer 25's Obey Rules and Auto-Shrinking features streamline routing, ensuring speed and precision while maintaining adherence to all design constraints.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Nov 27, 2024
Quickstart Guide: Single Layer PCB Design with Altium Designer 25

Transform your designs with the new Single Layer PCB Design feature in Altium Designer 25! Whether you're working on Rigid-Flex projects or creating simple, space-saving boards, this tool makes the process faster, smarter, and more efficient. Watch our guide now and unlock your next big innovation.

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How-To's • Nov 25, 2024
How to Design Bending Regions in Flex PCBs

Watch our latest video on bending regions in flex PCBs! This step-by-step guide will show you how to configure stack-ups, distinguish between flex and rigid regions, and troubleshoot common issues in 3D views.

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LDO Regulator Essentials • Nov 22, 2024
LDO Regulator Essentials: From Basics to Advanced. Part V: Ripple Rejection

The final part of the LDO Regulator Essentials series focuses on voltage ripple rejection in Low Dropout Regulators (LDOs). Our host Rafał Stępień explains how LDOs clean up DC supply waves, ensuring stable performance in power systems. This episode provides practical insights for optimizing sensitive designs.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Nov 21, 2024
Explore Routing Improvements in Altium Designer 25

Discover Routing Improvements in Altium Designer 25. Learn about Dynamic Phase Matching, True Donut Pad Shape, and more in our latest video showcasing the powerful enhancements in our newest release.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Nov 19, 2024
Join our upcoming webinar and WIN Free Training!

Don't miss the chance to win FREE access to Mixed Simulation On-Demand Training! Be a part of our webinar on November 21 for our webinar, Modernizing Engineering Workflows: Altium Designer 25 and the Future of Concurrent Design. Register here: AD25 Webinar Registration Page. 

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Nov 18, 2024
Wire Bonding Shorts: Die Footprints

Check our new short video where Samer Aldhaher demonstrates the Wire Bonding feature in Altium Designer 25, including die-to-die and die-to-copper connections, multiple wire bonds, and pad rotation techniques.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Nov 13, 2024
Altium Designer 25: Collaboration at its Finest

Altium Designer 25 focuses on enhancing collaboration for engineering teams with new tools like the SI Analyzer by Keysight, updated PCB CoDesign, MCAD and Ansys CoDesigners, and improved Simulation modules. This release also introduces Wire Bonding, Single Layer PCB, and performance upgrades for optimized PCB design workflows. Check our overview video about all the improvements in this release.

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How-To's • Nov 12, 2024
The Fastest Ways to Run a PCB BOM Review

Conducting a BOM review is crucial to prevent costly delays, obsolete components, and unforeseen sourcing challenges in your PCB project. Discover powerful tools like DigiKey, Octopart, and Altium 365’s BOM portal to simplify your review process and ensure you're selecting the best parts at optimal prices.

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Altium Stories • Nov 6, 2024
Quantum Systems uses Altium Designer and Altium 365 to build the future of Drones

Quantum Systems creates advanced drones for critical aerial intelligence across industries. With Altium Designer and Altium 365, they streamline electronics engineering and enhance team collaboration. Watch how Altium software helps them innovate faster and build reliable drones for mission-critical moments.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Nov 5, 2024
Wire Bonding Shorts: 3D Stacked Die with Cavity

Check our short video by Samer Aldhaher on using Altium Designer’s wire bonding tool for creating 3D stacked die in cavity. Highlights advanced techniques for compact, high-performance PCB designs with 3D integrated circuits.

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New in Altium Designer 25 • Nov 4, 2024
Constraint Manager Improvements in Altium Designer 25

Discover the latest in Altium Designer 25’s Constraint Manager, with updates like flexible net selection, streamlined rule management, and differential pair handling. Simplify your PCB design workflow with powerful new tools and enhancements.

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On-Demand Webinar • May 10, 2025
Streamline your customer relation with Altium 365 Enterprise
Join our webinar designed for engineers and users in EMS companies
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On-Demand Webinar • May 1, 2025
Altium Designer Overview
Altium Designer is the #1 PCB design tool for a reason. Join us for this live webinar and get an inside look at Altium’s world-class PCB design solution. See for yourself why design teams around the globe are making the switch to Altium Designer. Register now!
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On-Demand Webinar • Apr 25, 2025
Altium Customization with Scripting or Low-Code
See how scripting, low-code, no-code, and API integrations can help you work more efficiently—without extra setup or complex systems.
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On-Demand Webinar • Apr 21, 2025
Altium 365 BOM Portal - From PCB Design to Parts Ordering in Minutes
Join us to learn how to reduce sourcing time by up to 70% using Altium 365 BOM Portal.
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On-Demand Webinar • Apr 17, 2025
Advanced xSignal and Impedance Control Techniques
We are hosting a free webinar on advanced xSignal configuration and impedance control techniques in Altium Designer to help you tackle signal integrity challenges. Register now to enhance your design skills.
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On-Demand Webinar • Mar 25, 2025
Unlocking the full potential of your design team with Altium's enterprise solution
See how Altium's enterprise solution can help you meet your electronic product design goals
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On-Demand Webinar • Mar 4, 2025
Optimizing Layer Stackup and Impedance for High-Speed PCB Design
Learn how to master the layer stack manager to efficiently create stackups, manage materials, and ensure optimal design performance.
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On-Demand Webinar • Mar 2, 2025
Design Smarter - Harness, Multi-board, and MCAD CoDesign in Action
Discover how the latest Harness, Multi-board, and MCAD CoDesign tools can revolutionize your PCB design workflow.
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On-Demand Webinar • Jan 30, 2025
6 Reasons to Switch Design Tools
Come see how Altium Designer, the industry standard for PCB design, combined with Altium 365 delivers the world’s first connected PCB design experience.
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On-Demand Webinar • Jan 29, 2025
Level Up Your Team's Productivity with Altium
Discover how to create an efficient, collaborative, and transparent design process for your team!
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On-Demand Webinar • Jan 9, 2025
Designing with Assembly Variants
Join us to learn best practices and get into the details about setting up variants in your designs and speeding up your project development.
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On-Demand Webinar • Jan 8, 2025
Optimized for Success - Advanced PCB Features in Altium Designer
This webinar will show you how to use the latest PCB Layout, signal integrity analysis, and component management design tools in Altium Designer.
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On-Demand Webinar • Dec 19, 2024
How To Use Modern Rigid-Flex Substrates
Join us in this webinar where we’ll go over how you can easily create your own flex design.
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Power Analyzer
On-Demand Webinar • Oct 29, 2024
Power Integrity Made Simple
Power Analyzer by Keysight in Altium Designer makes it easy to resolve PDN issues that arise during the board design process within a unified design environment.
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Electronic Component Traceability
On-Demand Webinar • Oct 25, 2024
Ensuring Electronic Component Traceability From Idea to Innovation
Watch the webinar to learn how to achieve full transparency, improve collaboration, and ensure compliance throughout your entire supply chain—whether you are sourcing domestically or abroad.
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On-Demand Webinar • Oct 24, 2024
Why Altium Designer is Your Next Step for PCB Design
Join us to see how moving to Altium Designer can enable resilient and scalable designs while streamlining your entire workflow.
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