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TIP #049: Place crystals close to the chip to keep the tracks as short as possible
7475+ video views
March 7, 2017
TIP #044: When doing placement under BGA, first only check where the free space is and then do it again
4200+ video views
February 28, 2017
TIP #043: When you create a schematic symbol, list all pin alternate functions
4011+ video views
February 27, 2017
TIP #042: Create Assembly Drawings, documents describing where each component is located on PCB
8471+ video views
February 24, 2017
TIP #041: Add more information on silkscreen of some components (connectors, slots, …)
5790+ video views
February 23, 2017
TIP #038: Place fiducials in the PCB corners and on the side where SMD components are fitted
29414+ video views
February 20, 2017
TIP #037: Use “.Checked PCB” “.Checked SCH” as component parameters
5036+ video views
February 17, 2017
TIP #033: If you can, try using leaded tin when repairing during debugging or testing
3190+ video views
February 13, 2017
TIP #029: Be sure you connect enough pins on connector to carry high currents
4283+ video views
February 7, 2017
TIP #026: If you are new in memory layout, do not place memory chips too close to CPU
7775+ video views
February 2, 2017
TIP #025: Try to use as big gap / clearance between signals as possible
5541+ video views
February 1, 2017
TIP #024: Place Reference point (the x=0,y=0 point) of a footprint for …
7530+ video views
January 31, 2017
TIP #022: Place ESD protection as close as possible to the connectors
12100+ video views
January 27, 2017
TIP #019: Always be sure that the pin numbers in schematic are pointing to …
5225+ video views
January 24, 2017
TIP #017: For complex boards, always build minimum 3, but rather 5 prototypes
5095+ video views
January 20, 2017
TIP #016: Using series termination resistors may help to lower possible crosstalk
15617+ video views
January 19, 2017
TIP #015: Create a TODO file to list the changes for the next board version
4625+ video views
January 18, 2017
TIP #014: If you have an exposed pad on your component, consider …
15556+ video views
January 17, 2017
TIP #013: Be aware if a connector should be placed directly on the edge …
6924+ video views
January 16, 2017
TIP #010: Once you name a net, always copy and paste its name. Never re-write it manually.
6850+ video views
January 11, 2017
TIP #006: Always create specific schematic symbol for every component type
14275+ video views
January 6, 2017
TIP #001: You can have crosstalk even on a board running at a low frequency
20978+ video views
January 1, 2017
How to move object in 3D software by Magnetometer, Accelerometer, Gyro data – Blender 3D Visualization
5096+ video views
December 6, 2016
Altium – How to use xSignals ( in Fly-By, T-Branch + Other useful things )
30069+ video views
May 31, 2016
How to create: “Pencil like” Board Drawing with Highlighted Component (e.g. used in manuals)
5700+ video views
May 5, 2016
DDR3 layout vs Memory chip fitting
April 18, 2016
How to decide on Minimum Gap / Clearance in PCB Layout
October 14, 2015
Forum for Everyone Interested in Schematic & PCB Design
September 7, 2015
Design your own satellite
June 29, 2015
Download PCB Stackups – Free for your Projects
April 15, 2015
5 Steps to define a Custom PCB Stackup
February 23, 2015
How to download Altium templates – PCIE card, COM Express, PC104 and other form factors
15237+ video views
February 11, 2015
Free Integrated Library for Altium
November 10, 2014
Altium Training – Advanced High Speed Design
August 6, 2014
DDR3 Length Matching – Rules
June 30, 2014
How to fanout DDR3 Memory from CPU
April 4, 2014
Octopart in Altium – Compare price, suppliers, stock and see datasheet
7086+ video views
March 21, 2014
A different look at your PCB – Infrared
February 20, 2014
ARM DDR3 Memory testing
February 1, 2014
Learn to Design your own OS booting ARM board
December 18, 2013
8 Steps Schematic Checking Procedure
November 25, 2013
Extreme wiring
November 19, 2013
Checking your PCB from a Mechanical point of view
November 14, 2013
Hardware Design Directory Template
October 14, 2013
3 STEPS How to determine / calculate number of PCB layers
September 17, 2013
Community website for HW Design
September 16, 2013
Online Advanced PCB Layout Course, by Motherboard Designer
September 11, 2013
x86 Custom Board Design – How long it takes?
August 14, 2013
Design your own Intel x86 motherboard
July 31, 2013
Advanced PCB Layout (Video) – Lesson 8 of Schematic & PCB Design Course
131425+ video views
June 19, 2013
3 Tips for ARM Board Prototype Design
June 6, 2013
Advanced PCB Layout – Step by Step
April 18, 2013
Testing in Environmental chamber
January 10, 2013
Testing and Burning x86 Boards
December 15, 2012
HW Development Directory Structure and File Backup Setup
November 28, 2012
4 companies I found useful during HW Design
November 3, 2012
A cut through PCB with 50um tracks – Pictures
September 5, 2012
SO-DIMM DDR3 Length Matching Diagram
May 11, 2012
6 Altium Tutorials for newbies
April 27, 2012
Interview for EEWEB
March 14, 2012
Hardware Design – Directory Template Tree
March 7, 2012
Altium Designer – Testing Satellite Vault (Screenshots)
February 14, 2012
5 Tips for better Schematic checking
January 20, 2012
8 Essential tools for a Hardware Design Engineer
November 19, 2011
7 TIPS How to Become a Good Hardware Design Engineer
October 21, 2011
TI C6A816x Computer on Module
September 29, 2011
Altium Designer – 3D Model and Real PCB side by side
September 16, 2011
How to design PCB stackup
August 15, 2011
Altium Designer – Print 3D pictures into PDF
August 10, 2011
DDR3 memory mirroring – PCB layout
June 15, 2011
DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 – PCB layout examples
February 24, 2011
Altium Designer Tutorial – Nets / Components browsing / probing in schematic and PCB
23904+ video views
November 24, 2010
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November 24, 2010