EMC Expert Debunks Common PCB Grounding Myths

In this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast, host Zach Peterson sits down with Todd Hubing, president of LearnEMC. With over 40 years of experience in electromagnetic compatibility starting at IBM in 1982, Todd brings unparalleled expertise to some of the most misunderstood topics in PCB design. This conversation dives deep into grounding myths, decoupling capacitor placement, stack-up strategies, and common mode currents, challenging long-held assumptions that many designers take for granted.   👉 Resources from this Episode:  - Connect with Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhubing/ - Check out LearnEMC: https://learnemc.com/ - Effective Strategies for Choosing and Locating Printed Circuit Board Decoupling Capacitors: https://cecas.clemson.edu/cvel/pdf/EMCS05-632.pdf - Check out the latest from Altium Develop: https://www.altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=ontrack-podcast&utm_content=todd-hubing   💡 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.   #EMC #PCBDesign #Grounding

Quantum computing is no longer confined to research labs—it's entering the commercial space, and electrical engineers are uniquely positioned to contribute. In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson sits down with quantum hardware designer Šimon Marek to explore the fascinating world of superconducting quantum chips. From transmon qubits and Josephson junctions to control electronics and FPGA-based systems, Šimon breaks down the engineering principles that make quantum computers work, revealing how familiar microwave and RF design concepts translate directly into this cutting-edge field. Whether you're a PCB designer curious about quantum technology or an engineer looking for your next challenge, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for understanding quantum hardware. Šimon shares his journey from Arduino projects to quantum chip design, walks through actual chip layouts and simulation workflows, and discusses the fabrication processes that bring these devices to life. Discover why quantum computing might be more accessible to traditional electronics engineers than you think. 👉 Resources from this episode:  - Šimon's website: https://simonmarekquantum.com/ - Connect with Šimon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonm-054ba325b/ - Paper w/ Quantum Chip: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1704.05018 - Paper w/ Theory: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2005.12667 💡 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. #QuantumComputing #PCBDesign #ElectricalEngineering

Explore AI's role in the future of electronic design and hardware development with Avinash Harsh, co-founder of Wizerr AI. Discover how AI can help engineers make better decisions, reduce design risks, and unlock unprecedented creativity in PCB and electronic component design.   In this revealing Altium OnTrack podcast episode, Harsh challenges the notion that AI will replace engineers, instead presenting a vision of AI as a collaborative "teammate" that enhances human capabilities. Drawing from his background in electronics engineering and software development, he explains how AI can streamline complex tasks like component selection, risk assessment, and design optimization, potentially revolutionizing how hardware engineers approach product development.   👉 Resources from this Episode:  - Avinash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviharsh/ - Wizerr AI: https://www.wizerr.ai/ - OpenELX: https://www.openelx.org/   💡 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.   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. #AIinEngineering #PCBDesign #HardwareTechnology

Join host Zach Peterson for an illuminating journey through the pivotal moments in PCB design and electronics manufacturing in 2025. This year-end review explores critical industry developments, from global trade restructuring to the dramatic expansion of Ultra High-Density Interconnect (UHDI) production capabilities in the United States and beyond.   Discover insights from expert guests who dissect the year's most significant trends: the impact of tariffs on global supply chains, the strategic reshoring of manufacturing, and the technological advances pushing the boundaries of PCB design. Learn how industry leaders are navigating challenges in electronics production, from complex substrate technologies to the intricate world of solder paste innovations.   👉 Watch any of the interviews featured in this video: - Sean Kincade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOUqu7yXUhw - David Schild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJepDxzNcyo - Tyler Richards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O95FQHBhlKI - Greg Papandrew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YTZUn1EnVg - Simon Hinds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3JN2AHzfXQ - Sasan Hashemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03419M-E4WE - Timon Ruban: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6SzF8kZBpE - Nemanja Jokanovic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YZXUW36tzo&pp=2AYB0gcJCTwKAYcqIYzv - Tom Rein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laQM-fS5NfQ - Michael Corr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNmKUVPn3ws - Ari Mahpour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40ca5N_TB4E - Yuriy Shlepnev: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fcpgeEE-8 - Tony Lentz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PgBWvz-wf8 - Paul Cooke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni78M7D3AvI - Gene Weiner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrPf2pWoKRc  💡 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. #PCBDesign #ElectronicManufacturing #electronicsengineering 

Join Zach Peterson in an insightful conversation with Jay Patel, CEO of Amtech, as they dive deep into the world of electronics manufacturing. Discover the critical challenges in PCB production, from supply chain complexities to design for manufacturability (DFM) strategies that can make or break a product's success.   Learn about the evolving landscape of electronics manufacturing, including the shift towards reshoring, the importance of quality control, and the potential game-changing impact of standardized data formats like IPC-2581. Jay shares valuable insights from his extensive experience, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to transform a prototype into a production-ready electronic product.   👉 Resources from this Episode:  - Connect with Jay Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayrpatel/ - More about Amtech: https://buildamtech.com/ - Learn more about Octopart: https://octopart.com/ - Check out our PCB West Interview Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5HRgjqtXCsbyHdbHn_SdWGa   💡 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/    #PCBManufacturing #ElectronicEngineering #ManufacturingInnovation  

Dive into the revolutionary Altium Requirements Portal, a groundbreaking solution transforming how engineers manage complex project documentation. Hear from Marco Witzmann, Head of Requirements Portal at Altium, as he shares insights on simplifying document management, streamlining requirements tracking, and solving the long-standing challenges of engineering documentation.   Learn how this innovative tool helps engineers compile, organize, and verify requirements across complex projects, from aerospace to electronics design. Discover how technology can reduce document chaos and improve collaboration, making engineering workflows more efficient and transparent.   👉 Resources from this Episode:  - Learn about the Requirements Portal: https://www.altium.com/capabilities/requirements/b - Connect with Marco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcowitzmann/?originalSubdomain=de   💡 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. #AltiumDevelop #EngineeringInnovation #ProjectManagement

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