Altium Designer Articles

PCB Design | Altium Designer Download and Detailed Installation Guide

2026-07-02 by boardor

Altium Designer is a professional Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software tool that provides a complete solution from schematic design to PCB layout, simulation, and manufacturing, suitable for the development of complex electronic systems. It supports high-speed design, FPGA development, and embedded software development through an integrated toolchain, widely used in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, … Read more

Guide to Improving PCB Layout Efficiency in Altium Designer: Common Commands and Shortcuts

2026-05-24 by boardor

In the PCB design process, layout is a key factor that determines circuit performance, manufacturability, and aesthetics. Mastering the layout operation commands and shortcuts in Altium Designer can significantly enhance work efficiency, allowing you to handle complex circuit boards with ease. 🛠️ 1. Basic Component Operations This is the most frequent operation in layout, and … Read more

Altium Designer 19 PCB Design Official Guide: Advanced Practice

2026-05-23 by boardor

Altium Designer 19 PCB Design Official Guide: Advanced Practice 📘 Altium Designer 19 PCB Design Official Guide (Advanced Practice) – Altium China Technical Support Center In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design technology, a book that combines theoretical depth with practical experience is particularly valuable and … Read more

Has Renesas Electronics Fulfilled Its Growth Commitment to Altium?

2026-05-17 by boardor

Since Renesas Electronics completed its acquisition of Altium for $5.91 billion in 2024, there has been significant interest in whether this PCB design software company can deliver on its growth commitments made at the time of acquisition, supported by the semiconductor giant. After all, this transaction came at a notable premium, exceeding Autodesk’s $3.9 billion … Read more

Software Tools Used by Embedded Engineers

2026-05-13 by boardor

1、Altium Designer2、CCompare3、Keil uVision54、RT-Thread Studio5、XCOM V2.06、Xmind7、华秋DFM8、Modbus Poll和Modbus Slave9、Launch Virtual Serial Port Driver Pro10、嘉立创下单助手11、嘉立创EDA(专业版)12、DSView13、vofa+14、GCANTools15、Qt Creator 4.11.1 (Community)16、Red Panda Dev-C++17、STM32CubeProgrammer18、正点原子脱机下载器V2配置软件 V1.4.2.exe19、Proteus 8 Professional20、VMware Workstation Pro21、Visual Studio Code22、MobaXterm_Personal_25.2.exe23、amaoComV4.924、AIapp-ISP-v6.95N25、Code Composer Studio v526、Protel 99 SE27、Cadence… If there are any tools not mentioned, feel free to leave a comment below.

Memoir: My PCB Design Career

2026-05-02 by boardor

01IntroductionTime flies. When I first started working, I found that I had a lot to say about the topic of PCB. Perhaps over the years, I have encountered many things related to PCBs. From initially disassembling circuits to designing my own boards, from foreign AD to domestic Lichuang EDA, from double-layer boards to four-layer and … Read more

Introduction to PCB Design: Understanding the World of Circuit Boards from Scratch

2026-04-25 by boardor

In today’s world where smart devices are ubiquitous, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) serve as the “skeleton” and “lifeblood” of electronic products, silently carrying the flow of current and the transmission of signals. Whether it’s a smartphone, computer, or smart home device, the realization of core functions is inseparable from the precise layout of PCBs. 1. … Read more

Detailed Explanation of the Significance of Each Layer in PCB Design

2026-04-24 by boardor

1. Signal Layers Altium Designer can provide up to 32 signal layers, including the Top Layer, Bottom Layer, and Mid-Layers. These layers can be interconnected through vias, blind vias, and buried vias. Figure 1 PCB Holes (1) Top Signal Layer Also known as the component layer, it is mainly used to place components. For double-sided … Read more

Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Jlink-OB Debugger

2026-04-16 by boardor

Introduction Sharing an article I wrote previously. Recently, due to a price war between two PCB manufacturers, prices dropped multiple times in a single day, which was quite lively. Jiepei dropped to a minimum of 3 yuan per unit, while Jialichuang dropped to a minimum of 5 yuan per unit, both with free shipping via … Read more

Components Most Likely to Fail on PCB Boards

2026-04-10 by boardor

Many PCB products inevitably encounter component damage and failure after being launched. The best practice for this situation is to take preventive measures during PCB design to reduce the failure probability of fragile components during operation. Below, we will discuss which parts of the PCB are most likely to be damaged, hoping to help our … Read more