Modern vs. Old School Signal Integrity w/ Donald Telian

Dive into the cutting-edge world of AI-powered signal integrity design with Yuriy Shlepnev, founder of Simberian. In this exclusive Altium OnTrack podcast episode, discover how large language models are revolutionizing PCB design workflows, enabling unprecedented automation and intelligent decision-making in electronic engineering.   Learn how Simberian's latest breakthrough – the AI agent system in Simbeor 2025.01 – is transforming the way engineers approach signal integrity challenges. From automated stackup analysis to AI-driven optimization, this conversation reveals the future of intelligent design tools that can think and adapt like never before.   💡 Stay Connected: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!   👉 Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1   Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.   👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner 👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium 👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/ 👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/

Dive into the world of intelligent electronics manufacturing with Nemanja Jokanovic, VP of Breadboard. Learn how cutting-edge platforms are transforming Bill of Materials (BOM) management, bridging the gap between design engineers and procurement professionals. Discover how automation and smart tools can streamline your electronics design workflow, reduce costly respins, and optimize your supply chain processes.   Uncover the innovative solutions that are revolutionizing how teams collaborate, quote, and procure components more efficiently than ever before. Whether you're a design engineer, procurement specialist, or electronics industry professional, this insider look will give you valuable insights into the future of manufacturing technology.   👉 Resources from this Episode:  - Connect with Nemanja: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemanja-jokanovic-7693557b/ - Learn More about Breadboard: https://www.breadboard.com/ - Learn More about Octopart: https://octopart.com/   💡 Stay Connected:   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!      👉 Find Us on YouTube for More: https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1      Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.      👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner   👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium   👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/   👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/     The Altium Academy is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer!   About Altium LLC   Altium LLC (ASX:ALU), a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products. #ElectronicDesign #BOM #ManufacturingTechnology

Dive into the dynamic world of printed circuit board manufacturing with Mike Buetow, President of PCEA, in this exclusive, final interview from PCB West 2025. Discover the latest trends, the growing diversity of the industry, and the exciting influx of young talent reshaping the technological landscape. 👉 Resources from this Episode:  - Watch all of our PCB West 2025 Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5HRgjqtXCsbyHdbHn_SdWGa - Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-buetow-a373401/ - Learn More about PCB West: https://pcbwest.com/ - Learn More about PCB East: https://pcbeast.com/ - Learn More about PCEA: https://pcea.net/ - Learn More about FPGA Horizons: https://www.fpgahorizons.com/ 💡 Stay Connected: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below! 👉 Subscribe on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1 Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content. 👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner 👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium 👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/ 👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/ #PCBManufacturing #TechInnovation #ElectronicDesign

Join Mohammad Matin, Technical Sales Solution Architect at CELUS, as he reveals a groundbreaking approach to electronic design that leverages AI to streamline circuit development. Discover how CELUS is transforming the PCB design process by reducing complexity and empowering engineers to prototype faster.   Learn how AI can help you quickly create block diagrams, generate schematics, and minimize manual design work. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a curious innovator, this interview provides insights into the future of electronic design automation.   Resources from this Episode:  - Watch all of our PCB West 2025 Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5HRgjqtXCsbyHdbHn_SdWGa - Connect with Mohammad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-matin/ - Learn More about CELUS: https://www.celus.io/   💡 Stay Connected: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!   👉 Subscribe on YouTube or more: https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1   #CELUS #AIDesign #PCBDesign

Dive deep into the world of international PCB manufacturing with Tristan Ren from TapRen Solutions. Learn how innovative companies are navigating complex global supply chain challenges, from tariffs to international production logistics. Discover insider strategies for securing high-quality, cost-effective electronic manufacturing across borders.   In this exclusive interview, Zach Peterson sits down with TapRen's director of operations to unpack the intricacies of overseas PCB production. Uncover the secrets to managing international manufacturing, understanding export controls, and delivering zero-defect products with lightning-fast turnaround times.   👉 Resources from this Episode:  - Connect with Tristan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-ren-a50322279/ - Learn More about TapRen: https://www.tapren.com/   💡 Stay Connected:   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!   👉 Subscribe on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1   Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.   👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner 👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium 👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/ 👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/

In this first installment of our interview series live from the floor of PCB West, 2025, we are joined by Lawrence Romine, who reveals Altium's exciting new approach to product development with Altium Develop. Discover how this innovative solution brings the company back to its core mission of serving individual engineers and small teams. Learn about the strategic thinking behind creating a product that balances accessibility, functionality, and user-friendly design.    👉 Resources from this video:  - Learn more about Altium Develop: https://www.altium.com/develop - Learn more about PCB West: https://pcbwest.com/ - Learn more about PCB East: https://pcbeast.com/ - Connect with Lawrence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-romine-2808544/   💡 Stay Connected: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!   👉 Subscribe to YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1   Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.   👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner 👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium 👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/ 👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/

Discover how Circuit Mind is revolutionizing electronic design with AI-powered automation that transforms block diagrams into fully functional schematics in record time. Learn how engineers can dramatically reduce design complexity and accelerate their development process with this groundbreaking platform.   Join Tomide Adesanmi, CEO of Circuit Mind, live from the floor of PCB West 2025, as he reveals how their innovative technology helps engineers optimize circuit design, handle complex constraints, and generate schematic designs with unprecedented speed and precision.    👉 Resources from this Episode:  - Connect with Tomide: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomide-adesanmi-6394b8105/?originalSubdomain=uk - Learn more about Circuit Mind: https://www.circuitmind.io/   💡 Stay Connected:   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!      👉 Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1      Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.      👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner   👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium   👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/   👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/   #PCBDesign #AIEngineering #ElectronicDesign

Discover how Altium is revolutionizing PCB design software with solutions tailored to teams of all sizes. In this exclusive interview from PCB West 2025, Justin Sears breaks down the key differences between Altium Develop and Altium Agile, helping you choose the perfect design platform for your organization. Learn how these innovative solutions can streamline your PCB design process, enhance collaboration, and unlock new possibilities for electrical and mechanical engineers. Whether you're a small startup or a large enterprise, Altium has a solution that fits your unique needs. 👉 Resources from this Episode: - Learn more about Altium Develop: https://www.altium.com/develop - Learn more about Altium Agile: https://www.altium.com/agile - Connect with Justin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsears 💡 Stay Connected: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!   Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content. 👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner 👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium 👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/ 👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/   #PCBDesign #Altium #EngineeringTools

Discover how Renesas GreenPAK revolutionizes mixed-signal design by combining analog and digital blocks into a single programmable IC. In this comprehensive tutorial from the OnTrack Podcast, Dima Mymrikov demonstrates how to design, simulate, and program custom logic circuits in minutes using the intuitive Go Configure software—no coding required.   Learn how GreenPAK replaces multiple discrete components with one tiny, low-cost chip. From window comparators and power sequencing to level shifters and I²C expanders, see real-world examples of consolidating complex circuits into a 2x3mm package. This is the perfect solution for engineers looking to reduce board space, lower power consumption, and accelerate prototyping without the million-dollar investment of traditional ASIC development.   👉 Resources from this Episode: - Watch the Demo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2b4TWE5zlB4 - Learn More about GreenPAK: https://www.renesas.com/en/products/programmable-logic/greenpak-programmable-mixed-signal-products - Connect with Dima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dima-mymrikov-88133431/ - Check out Octopart: https://octopart.com/ - Go Configure Software Hub: https://www.renesas.com/en/software-tool/go-configure-software-hub 💡 **Stay Connected:** Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!   👉 **Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1   Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.   👉 **Follow Altium on TikTok:** https://www.tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner 👉 **Follow Altium on Twitter:** https://twitter.com/altium 👉 **Follow Altium on LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/ 👉 **Follow Altium on Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/   **The Altium Academy** is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer!   **About Altium LLC**   Altium LLC (ASX:ALU), a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products.   #GreenPAK #ProgrammableLogic #MixedSignalDesign

Dive deep into the hidden world of counterfeit electronic components with Elijah Miller, VP of Operations at The Lab Worldwide (TLW) in this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, hosted by Tech Consultant Zach Peterson. This comprehensive discussion reveals the sophisticated methods counterfeiters use to infiltrate the electronics supply chain, from remarked chips and harvested components to elaborate re-topping schemes. Learn how third-party testing laboratories authenticate components, the difference between franchise distributors and gray market sources, and the critical testing procedures that protect mission-critical applications. Whether you're a design engineer, procurement professional, or electronics enthusiast, this conversation provides invaluable insights into component authentication, quality assurance, and supply chain risk mitigation strategies. Discover the shocking truth about component counterfeiting rates, the role of testing standards like AS6171 and AS6081, and advanced detection methods including C-SAM imaging and Raman spectroscopy. Elijah shares real-world examples of counterfeit incidents, explains how legitimate parts end up on the gray market, and offers practical advice for protecting your projects from fake components. This episode is essential viewing for anyone involved in electronics design, manufacturing, or procurement who wants to understand the realities of component authentication in today's complex supply chain. 👉 Resources from this Episode:  - Connect with Elijah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wwepdo/ - Learn More about The Lab Worldwide: https://thelabww.com/ 💡 Stay Connected: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!   Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content. 👉 Follow Altium on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner 👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium 👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/ 👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/ The Altium Academy is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer! About Altium LLC Altium LLC (ASX:ALU), a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products. #ComponentTesting #Electronics #SupplyChain