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OnTrack: The PCB Design Podcast

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The PCB Design Podcast features conversations on all facets of PCB Design and Hardware Development

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Prototyping Iconic Fictional Objects

April 12, 2022 15:02 - 35 minutes - 66 MB

The Hacksmith proves that everything is possible through science, one project at a time. In this episode, Ian Hillier, the COO, and Co-founder of Hacksmith Industry, will share with us what it is like to create a fully working prototype of the coolest and most fascinating objects we see in the movies, comics, video games. He will also talk about how he transitioned from a full-time mechanical engineer to a full-time youtube content creator. Watch or listen through the end! You will hear eve...

The Many Benefits of Additive Process in PCB Manufacturing

April 05, 2022 14:24 - 32 minutes - 60.9 MB

In this episode, we will continue with the topic of Design WITH Manufacturing, and joining us is Mike Vinson, the Chief Operating Officer at Averatek. Mike will help us understand Averatek’s advanced PCB manufacturing processes, including the technology and chemistry behind A-SAP and 3D printing. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Mike Vinson's background Mike explains what is an Additive Process A-SAP–a semi-additive process u...

Addressing EMI Issues Early in the PCB Design Stage

March 29, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 69.8 MB

EMIStream is now available as an Altium Designer® extension. TechDream CEO Yoshi Fukuwa will tell us how EMIStream can be a lifesaver when addressing EMI issues in your PCB design. Watch through the end, and check out Yoshi’s recent presentation at AltiumLive Connect. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Yoshi founded his company TechDream in Silicon Valley in 2002. Techdream offers EMC, EDA, and PCB solutions. They also carry EDS ...

3D Printing Circuit Boards for Fast Prototyping

March 22, 2022 17:09 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MB

Let’s talk about the future of printed circuit board prototyping. Sean Patterson, the President of Nano Dimension USA is here to introduce the technology behind DragonFly IV®, the multi-material 3D printer for electronics fabrication. He will walk us through its current capabilities, what it can do and what we may expect from it in the future. Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode. Make sure to listen through the end and check the show notes with the additional resources below. Altium 365...

Master the Basics of PCB Electronics Design and ECAD Software

March 14, 2022 13:02 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MB

Altium launches a new curriculum into the college in university space called Altium Education. In this episode, Rea Callender, Altium’s Vice President of Education tell us what is in the curriculum, who is it for, and how it will help PCB designers and aspiring designers advance into their career. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Altium launches Altium Education, which aims to educate anyone who knows nothing about printed circu...

Making Electronics Education Fun

March 11, 2022 18:09 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MB

It's a privilege to have another well-known YouTube Creator GreatScott. He is creating electronics projects, tutorials, and everything in between. He makes electronics education fun with his experience, skills, and practical approach. This is going to be an exciting discussion so make sure to watch through the end and check out the additional resources below. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: How GreatScott started in the electro...

PCB Motor Robots Creation with Carl Bugeja

March 01, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MB

In this episode, Carl Bugeja, an Electronics Engineer and a well-known Youtube Creator, talk about his experience designing electronics, how he started, and his fascination with inventing new things. He will also share some exciting robotics projects he is currently working on. Watch through the end, and make sure to check out the additional resources below. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here.  Show Highlights: Carl's background in PCB and electron...

Thermal Management in PCB Today

February 24, 2022 18:17 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MB

Clearing up the confusion about the IPC 2152 with Mike Jouppi, the “Thermal Man''. Mike originally sat on one of the IPC task groups working on standards for thermal management. He will help us be enlightened about thermal management on PCB, which will be very useful to apply to your next PCB design project. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Storytime! Mike's background in PCB design and involvement in IPC task groups He worked ...

Cybersecurity in PCB Supply Chain

February 17, 2022 16:59 - 42 minutes - 79 MB

It’s a privilege to be sitting down with Didrik Beck, CEO of Elmatica, the world’s oldest PCB broker company and now part of the NCAB group and CAB group. Together we will dive into exciting topics surrounding cybersecurity, compliance, and supply chain and his upcoming presentation at IPC Apex. Didrik has some interesting insights on supply chain Cybersecurity management in the PCB design and manufacturing industry. Make sure to watch through the end and check out the additional resources b...

Eliminating Nuances in the PCB Manufacturing Process

February 09, 2022 16:09 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MB

Welcome to the very first podcast of the year! Altium has been very serious about designing WITH manufacturing, and so our guest for today is Amit Bahl, the director of sales and marketing at Sierra Circuits. We will talk about his passion about promoting the level of sophistication in the PCB manufacturing floor. Watch or listen on the go, this will be fun! Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Amit first exposure in the PCB indust...

High-Reliability PCB Design with Juan Frias

January 04, 2022 18:31 - 38 minutes - 72.2 MB

The aerospace industry has driven the high-reliability design in the center focus. Juan Frias, our guest for today, is a very experienced PCB designer who has designed for Aerospace, Military, Industrial, Semiconductor, Communications, Medical, and Automotive; he will be sharing the tips for a successful design for manufacturability. We will also tackle Flex and Rigid-Flex design. This conversation will be fun and insightful, so watch through the end and make sure to check the additional res...

AltiumLive 2022: Learn, Connect, and Get Inspired

December 21, 2021 17:50 - 12 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this episode, Zach chats with Lawrence Romine, Altium’s VP of Marketing. AltiumLive 2022 Virtual Summit is fast approaching, and we wanted to deliver to you some important information and reasons why you should not miss it. Lawrence gives an exciting overview and details about AltiumLive 2022’s new immersive experience! Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here.  Show Highlights: AltiumLive 2022 connecting the ‘User Community’ (Designers and Engineers...

Mastering Your PCB Design Tool as the Industry Evolves

December 15, 2021 22:35 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MB

“One of the fundamental things that I'm very passionate about is continuous development.” - Stephen Chavez We are thrilled to have Stephen Chavez on the podcast again! He is one of the respected Electrical Engineers in the electronics industry. Stephen is the chairman of the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) and oversees the design team of a renowned military aerospace company. In this episode, Stephen will generously share his work experience and how he sees the evolution of t...

Design Your Electronic Device with a Hacker State of Mind

December 07, 2021 18:59 - 52 minutes - 98.2 MB

Not all engineers think like hackers, and not all hackers think like engineers. - Joe Grand Let’s jump into a contemporary engineering topic – security and privacy! Today’s guest is Joe Grand, a computer engineer, inventor, teacher, device security expert, and an AltiumLive alum. I am very excited to be talking about IoT and hardware-level security with an engineering celebrity! Together we will dive into the processes and challenges of building hardware security. There are many details dis...

Pathological Design Features

November 30, 2021 17:50 - 44 minutes - 82.9 MB

Dr. Eric Bogatin, Dean of Signal Integrity Academy, is back for some awesome discussion about bad PCB design guidelines. How to spot them to avoid ruining your design? This is going to be fun and insightful! Make sure to check the show notes and additional resources below. Watch until the end. Our favorite Dean has some perks for our listeners. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Eric’s AltiumLive Presentation Pathological Design...

The NEXAR Ecosystem

November 23, 2021 16:09 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MB

Zach Peterson, our guest host, interviews Lawrence Romine, Altium’s Vice president of Marketing, about the exciting future of PCB Design. In this episode, Lawrence will share Altium’s mission in creating an ecosystem that helps PCB designers and engineers be the best they can be and give them access to collaboration and sharing tools. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: What makes Altium designer a cutting-edge PCB designer softwa...

Six Weeks with Zach Peterson Guest Host

November 11, 2021 17:48 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MB

The OnTrack Podcast team is very excited to have Zach Peterson as a guest host for the next six weeks. Zach is Altium’s Technical Consultant and Expert PCB Design Instructor on the Altium Academy Youtube channel. Today he will share with us some details about what to expect in the coming weeks.  Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Judy’s focusing on AltiumLive Planning for the next six weeks Zach to take over as the podcast’s gue...

MMw and RF Interaction

October 26, 2021 23:22 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MB

Our guest today is John Coonrod, the Technical Marketing Manager at Rogers Corporation. John will generously share with us today a glimpse of his recent keynote presentation at PCB West 2021, Advancements in Prepreg Enabling New Applications for Millimeter-wave and High-Speed Digital. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Quick overview of High-Speed Design Overview & relationship to RF designs Slide: RF System - overview of insert...

Deterministic Solutions to Solve Skew Problems

October 19, 2021 12:47 - 55 minutes - 104 MB

Everything that goes to making a board works against signal integrity...physics screw things up.  -Bill Hargin Avoid getting your design “skewed”! Today’s guest is Z-Zero’s Founder and CEO, Bill Hargin. Together we will dive into the cause of getting skews in your board. There are many details, and many questions answered, so make sure to watch through the end and check out the additional resources below. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show H...

Troubleshooting EMC Immunity Issues

September 21, 2021 21:48 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MB

Most PCB Designers wear many hats, and one of them is to solve EMC problems. Ken Wyatt, the EMC expert, talks about his passion for sharing his knowledge on addressing the most common EMC problems with PCB designers. Why is it important to troubleshoot it during the design process, and how can you acquire this skill that is not offered in the university? Watch now or listen on the go!  Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Ken Wyat...

Software-Driven Hardware Development

September 14, 2021 17:52 - 39 minutes - 75.7 MB

Build and develop workflow in a "lightweight" way. Kyle Dumont and Valentina Toll Villagra, the founders of AllSpice are passionate about taking hardware development to speed through the cloud. Their ultimate goal is to bring people together, bring the system together, and automate repetitive processes. Watch or listen on the go. You don't want to miss this. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here.  Show Highlights: Introductions Kyle Dumont’s backgr...

State of PCB Design Education

September 07, 2021 22:17 - 47 minutes - 88.9 MB

In this episode, Altium’s Technical Consultant, Zach Peterson will share his insights about the availability and accessibility of education related to PCB design for high school and university students. Zach will also talk about the inspiration behind “Design Secrets,” his new series available on Altium Academy Youtube Channel. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Introduction, from academia and Ph.D. in Physics, how did he land i...

AltiumLive Co-locates with IPC Apex Expo

August 24, 2021 16:28 - 43 minutes - 81.6 MB

AltiumLive 2022 and IPC Apex 2022 are joining forces to bring together all stakeholders in the PCB industry. We have two executives joining us in this episode. Our very own Chief Ecosystem Officer and head of Altium Nexar, Ted Pawela; and IPC’s Vice President of Standards and Technology, Dave Bergman. They will share with us some exciting news about the most anticipated exhibits in the PCB community. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highli...

Data-Driven Smart Manufacturing

August 17, 2021 17:39 - 45 minutes - 84.6 MB

A Silicon Valley rising star advocates higher efficiency in electronics manufacturing. In this episode, Andrew Scheuermann, CEO, and Co-founder of Arch, shares his company’s mission to drive digitization and sustainable innovation in electronics manufacturing. He will discuss Surface Mount Technology machine optimization and how factories can benefit from advanced analytics. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. [link to website live page] Show High...

Bogatin’s “Practical Guide to” Book Series

August 10, 2021 18:43 - 36 minutes - 68 MB

The dean is in! In this episode, Eric Bogatin, the Dean of Signal Integrity Academy is here to talk about empowering PCB  designers to become their own experts. Eric shares the inspiration behind his new book, PLUS you may have a say in what he will be writing next. Watch now or listen on the go, and make sure to drop a comment on our YouTube channel here, to vote on which topic Eric should tackle in his next book. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click her...

Test-Driven Development for Embedded Systems

August 03, 2021 16:58 - 36 minutes - 68.9 MB

“Software guys, stop blaming the hardware guys for messing up the boards”  - Ari Mahpour What is Hardware-in-the-loop testing and how it can save you time and resources when designing your board? In this episode, our guest Ari Mahpour, an engineer with broad experience in designing, manufacturing, testing, and integrating electrical, mechanical, and software systems. He will talk about how you can perform automated hardware testing in the comfort of your home without using any expensive or ...

Key Factors of Thoughtful Design

July 27, 2021 15:09 - 52 minutes - 98.4 MB

“Engage your suppliers early on the design process” - Ed Becze Everyone wants a lower price, and often the “real cost” is not realized until it’s too late. In this episode, Ed Becze of Pegmatis, a highly experienced R&D company with end-to-end product development capabilities, joins us to help start-ups and design engineers like you avoid electronic product development failures.  Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Introduction an...

8 Things you Need to Know about Copper

July 20, 2021 23:58 - 42 minutes - 78.9 MB

Copper roughness has an impact on high-speed digital designs. Choose your copper wisely! In this episode, circuit materials expert John Coonrod of Rogers Corporation shares his extensive knowledge on copper roughness. Watch this episode or listen on the go; it will help a PCB designer make a sound decision about picking the most suitable copper to use on your next design. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Introduction, John Coon...

Sub-25 Micron Traces with Averatek ASAP Technology

July 13, 2021 17:03 - 17 minutes - 33.5 MB

High-density designs, simplified. Averatek offers a disruptive solution for complex electronic design. We are very fortunate to have the powerhouse executive team from Averatek Corporation, a company that develops and licenses advanced manufacturing processes for a variety of electronic products including very high density printed circuit boards, semiconductor packaging, and RF and millimeter-wave electronics.  Haris Basit, Averatek’s CEO together with Mike Vinson the COO, and Tara Dunn th...

Supply Chain Intelligence from Octopart

July 07, 2021 16:47 - 44 minutes - 82.5 MB

Octopart, the premier data platform for electronic components, handles at least 5 million unique searches every month. In this episode, together with Daniel Schoenfelder, head of Octopart, we will dive into the importance of having reliable access to electronic part data.  We specialize in democratizing electronic component data and helping engineers, designers, and buyers make better decisions faster. - Daniel Schoenfelder, head of Octopart Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics ...

Macrofab: Modern EMS Solutions in North America

June 29, 2021 16:09 - 38 minutes - 71 MB

“Working to reduce risk and provide a better customer experience in electronics manufacturing.” - Chris Church Macrofab offers a better electronics manufacturing experience for the customer, from PCBA manufacturing to complete product assembly, testing, and fulfillment. Chris Church is here to explain the inspiration behind Macrofab, the solution it offers to design engineers, and the value they add to get your product out fast and efficiently. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electroni...

ASC Free Technical eBook and Webinar Series

June 22, 2021 16:26 - 33 minutes - 63.5 MB

Learn any issues upfront before sending your board design to manufacturing. In this episode, we are honored to have both Anaya Vardya and John Bushie of American Standard Circuits, Inc. They will share the inspiration behind their popular technical Ebook series that help design engineers to design a manufacturable circuit board. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Introduction and overview of American Standard Circuits, Inc (ASC)...

Component Shortages Report from IHS

June 03, 2021 21:28 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MB

Joining us in this episode is Greg Wood of IHS Markit, a global information company serving financial, automotive; energy and engineering; product design and manufacturing industries. Greg will share his 20 years of experience in the electronic parts management space to help design engineers like you cope with the current electronics components shortage. Stay tuned for tips and ideas to expand your opportunities to acquire inventory. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch t...

Reinventing the Business of Electronics

May 26, 2021 16:33 - 42 minutes - 80.4 MB

In this Ontrack episode, Altium’s Chief Ecosystem Officer, Ted Pawela, and Altium’s Chief Software Architect, Leigh Gawne, join us to give us information about the launching of Nexar. Who is Nexar for? What’s the vision behind it and the strategy (the Why) of this new business unit? They explain how Nexar addresses critical needs for design engineers and delivers direct and frictionless access to the entire ecosystem of electronics tools and service providers.  Altium 365: Where the World D...

Unleashing your High Density PCB Designs

May 18, 2021 17:16 - 21 minutes - 41.2 MB

Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Understanding Semi Additive Process (SAP) and Modified Semi Additive Process (MSAP) MSAP isn’t new, but it’s growing to adoption, what’s driving that? What makes MSAP especially applicable now? Benefits of Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) for PCB designers and manufacturers What are the design implications and benefits? What exactly can you do with it? The methods/materials used for this technolog...

Troubleshooting EMC from Your Workbench

May 13, 2021 00:32 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

EMC expert Ken Wyatt joins us in this episode to answer frequently asked EMC questions—a sneak peak to his EMC Book Series. Watch the video, click here. EMC book series: Volume I: Create your own EMC Troubleshooting Kit What inspired you to write this book and why is this information important to your clients? Will you share some examples of common “blindspots” you observe with your design engineering clients relative to EMC? Can you share a few specific use cases? Volume II: Radiated ...

How to Build a New Data Management System

May 04, 2021 20:56 - 56 minutes - 78.8 MB

Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. [link to website live page] Show Highlight - Pro Tips!  How do you build a new data management system?  Build templates and defaults (files) and remember to always do this FIRST - copy the Altium defaults and set them up from there. Please review all the parameters and learn how they flow. Then check in to Concord / Altium365. Review and organize your categorization system. Make templates. Don't make it more co...

Taking Simulation to a New Dimension

April 20, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 40.2 MB

Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Background, Avishtech Featured tools: Gauss stack 2D, Gauss stack There are many simulation tools, what makes Avishtech’s offering standout? First product ever endorsed by industry Signal Integrity Expert, Lee Ritchey. (PCB stackup simulation, PCB dimensional stability and warpage) What pain points exist and how does Avishtech address these? What’s been the early feedback? Share use cases. ...

New Printed Circuit Engineering Course: PCE EDU

April 19, 2021 17:39 - 43 minutes - 41.4 MB

Today's guests are Rick Hartley and Mike Creeden Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Introduction, Rick Hartley and Mike Creeden Printed Circuit Engineering Course: PCE EDU Why not PCB-EDU Who is this course for? What is contained in the course, and the inspiration behind it? Who authored the course and where can Design Engineers sign up? How will this course be proctored for certification purposes? PCE EDU will be offered ...

3 Key IPC Rules to Know, Follow and (sometimes) Break

April 12, 2021 13:05 - 30 minutes - 28.9 MB

Listen to this episode with Gerry Partida. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Introduction to Gerry Partida and Summit Interconnect Why knowing and following IPC standards are critical for Design Engineers AABUS: What is it, and when to use it (Edge clearances) Removing non-functional pads Watch for 3.5 mil minimum dielectric rule IPC 2221. Work around How to access standards, talk to your fabricator: IPC Expertise CTA: Fol...

Four Commonly Held Myths of EMC Design

March 29, 2021 21:44 - 38 minutes - 36.6 MB

“Don't get your ground plane, there's never really a good reason to do that.” - Dr. Todd Hubing   Dr. Todd Hubing debunks the EMC myth. Dr. Hubing has authored or co-authored over 200 papers and presentations on electromagnetic modeling, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and the design of reliable electronic systems. In this episode he shares with us 30 years worth of knowledge, tested and proven facts about EMC. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click h...

The What, Why and How of Data Management

March 10, 2021 00:10 - 38 minutes - 36.6 MB

More than 15 million components to choose from to design your board, where do you begin? Today’s guest is John Watson, a seasoned PCB designer with 40 years of experience in the electronic industry and now Altium’s Customer Success Manager. He will talk about everything you need to know about library management and how you can successfully keep it organized and functional for your PCB design needs. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here.  Show Highlig...

Automate Front End Engineering Processes with Kent Balius

February 23, 2021 18:55 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

How can we become more efficient as an industry? Kent Balius is here with us to discuss the importance of automating Front End Engineering processes. His company EPIC Front End Engineering promotes intelligent processing by reducing human interactions and eliminating labor-intensive administrative processes. This episode is all about smart engineering. Learn how an automated process can help increase your profits and revenues. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the vide...

Looking Forward: 2021 Industry Trends and Events to Watch for

February 16, 2021 23:31 - 54 minutes - 51.8 MB

Where are we going in these crazy times? Mike Buetow, an exceptional journalist in the electrical engineering space, gives us the state of the industry—what to look out for, the current trends, and what will help you be a better design engineer in 2021. This is an episode full of valuable information about major industry trends. Make sure to check the extra resources below, and watch the full episode or listen on the go on any of your favorite podcast apps! Altium 365: Where the World Desi...

PCEA is Here to Meet the Challenges of the PCB Design Industry

February 09, 2021 17:47 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MB

Tomas Chester is back for a Part 2 episode. This time he shares the importance of being involved in the PCB design community through organizations like the Printed Circuit Engineering Association™ (PCEA). He will also explain how the Materials Library in Altium Designer will benefit you as a designer and other stakeholders, including your fabricator. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Why Tomas is using the Altium Designer Mater...

More Designing, Less Distraction with Altium Designer 365

February 02, 2021 23:25 - 35 minutes - 34.2 MB

“Those who get to choose, choose Altium Designer.” - Lawrence Romine, Altium VP of Corporate Marketing   In this episode, Lawrence Romine is with us to reveal some exciting news about the new Altium Designer Multi-Plan Subscription Programs. He explains the three components that make up the subscription program and how a designer like you can benefit from each option. Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Introduction of the new ...

Invest in Your Career: Take Time to Explore and Be Creative

January 26, 2021 23:07 - 34 minutes - 33.1 MB

Get out (or online) and learn! This episode with Tomas Chester is all about engaging and contributing to the design community. He shares with us his motivation to self-educate and how he invests in his career through a dedicated effort to connect with the engineering community. Tomas shares how to make the most of your learning style and utilize educational resources.  Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show Highlights: Tomas shares the challeng...

Fostering Innovation in a Post-Covid World

January 21, 2021 16:50 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

What’s in your soft skill toolbox? Eli Hughes is a true full-stack hardware engineer and a co-founder of Tzero Brew. He joins the OnTrack podcast to share his insights on how to foster innovation, manage upstream failure, build trust with your fellow engineers and stakeholders, and develop your soft skills—and other non-technical skills we use to communicate with each other and solve problems effectively.  Altium 365: Where the World Designs Electronics Watch the video, click here. Show H...

Common Signal Integrity Pitfalls

January 12, 2021 18:57 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MB

The OnTrack Podcast welcomes Hans Klos, founder and CEO of Sintecs, a simulation service provider and developer of the HyperLynx® Connector tool. HyperLynx® Connector is a freeware application which seamlessly bridges the gap between Mentor Graphics’ HyperLynx and Altium Designer.  Join us as Hans and Judy discuss the HyperLynx Connector tool, their upcoming webinar collaboration, and common signal integrity pitfalls.   Work from Anywhere. Connect with Anyone. Share and Collaborate. Every...

High Performance Design Systems with SI Guru Scott McMorrow

December 22, 2020 22:08 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MB

On May 16, 1994, the Signal Integrity List (SI-List) was founded, with just 30 members on its charter email list. Today, there are more than 4,000 members worldwide, and the list includes Signal Integrity gurus like Istvan Novak, Todd Hubbing, Steve Weir, and Scott McMorrow.    In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, one of those world renown SI gurus, Scott McMorrow, CTO of Samtec Inc.’s Signal Integrity Group, connects with Judy Warner to discuss signal integrity concerns, and especially...

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