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The PCB Design Podcast covers the latest news, updates, and technology in the electronics design industry. Everything from routing, circuit simulation, to high-speed design, and finding circuit board manufacturers and component parts.

OnTrack: The PCB Design Podcast Altium LLC.

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The PCB Design Podcast covers the latest news, updates, and technology in the electronics design industry. Everything from routing, circuit simulation, to high-speed design, and finding circuit board manufacturers and component parts.

    Modern vs. Old School Signal Integrity w/ Donald Telian

    Modern vs. Old School Signal Integrity w/ Donald Telian

    Explore the fascinating evolution of signal integrity in PCB design with industry expert Donald Telian. In this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast, Donald delves into the differences between modern and old school signal integrity, sharing invaluable insights from his illustrious career. Learn about IBIS modeling, high-speed design, and the critical advancements that have shaped the industry.

    • 47 min
    Edge Devices and LLMs: What's Ahead for AI

    Edge Devices and LLMs: What's Ahead for AI

    In this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast, host Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explores the fascinating world of Edge AI and how Large Language Models (LLMs) fit into the picture with Jan Jongboom, co-founder of Edge Impulse. The two discuss the evolution from GPT-2 to GPT-4, the importance of edge computing, and the hardware requirements for running AI on edge devices. Discover how reducing the size of LLMs enables efficient deployment on edge devices, gain insights into the practical applications of AI in various industries, and learn about EDGE IMPULSE.
     
    More resources:
    Getting started w/ Edge Impulse on Renesas platforms
    Connect with Jan on LinkedIn
    Learn more about Edge Impulse
    Check out a recent video from Edge Impulse: Using GPT-4o to train a 2,000,000x smaller model (that runs directly on device)
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    • 41 min
    Talking Signal Integrity & PCB Laminates w/ Bert Simonovich

    Talking Signal Integrity & PCB Laminates w/ Bert Simonovich

    Learn about the complexities of dielectric anisotropy and its implications for high-speed PCB designs in this week’s OnTrack podcast episode. Don't miss this engaging and informative discussion.
     
    Key Takeaways:
    Learn about the different dielectric constants in PCB materials.
    Discover how anisotropic properties affect transmission line modeling in PCB LAMINATES.
    Gain practical knowledge for achieving better signal integrity in your PCB designs
    The critical aspects of signal integrity in modern electronics
    More Resources:
    Lansim Enterprises: http://www.lamsimenterprises.com/
    Connect with Bert on LinkedIn 
    Check out this article the importance of Signal Integrity for High Speed Designs
    Check out this article about PCB Material Selection
     
     
     

    • 57 min
    Open Source Projects Overview: Laptop and Raspberry Pi CM4 Module

    Open Source Projects Overview: Laptop and Raspberry Pi CM4 Module

    In this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast, host Zach Peterson sits down with Lukas Henkel from Open Visions Technology to explore two groundbreaking open source projects: an open source laptop and an alternative to the Raspberry Pi CM4 module. 
     
    Discover the latest advancements in OPEN SOURCE hardware and learn how these innovative projects are pushing the boundaries of DIY computing.
     
    Episode Highlights:
    Webcam Design: challenges and innovations in designing an open-source webcam for laptops.
    Laptop Design Challenges: key obstacles faced during the development of an open-source laptop.
    Lessons Learned from Laptop Project: insights and takeaways from working on the open-source laptop project.
    Advice for Taking On This Kind of Project: recommendations and guidance for individuals looking to start similar projects.
    Open Source Raspberry Pi Overview and Demo: overview and demonstration of using Raspberry Pi in open-source projects.
    More Resources:
    Check out our previous podcast episode with Lukas Henkel
    Open Source Laptop Project 
    Pi.MX8 Project
    Follow Lukas on LinkedIn
    Follow Open Visions on LinkedIn

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    • 43 min
    Making Electronics Culture Cool Again: The Circuit Pulse Show

    Making Electronics Culture Cool Again: The Circuit Pulse Show

    Welcome to the OnTrack Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the vibrant electronics culture with special guests Inga Woods-Waight and Joel Higgins from the Circuit Pulse Show. Discover how they are making ELECTRONICS CULTURE and tech fun and accessible, engaging younger audiences, and revolutionizing educational content in the electronics industry. If you're passionate about electronics design and want to stay updated on industry trends, this episode is a must-watch!
     
    Key Takeaways:
    • PCB design insights and tips
    • Engaging content for the electronics community
    • The rise of educational electronics videos
    • Inga and Joel's journey and success stories
     
    More Resources:
    Follow Inga Woods-Waight on LinkedIn
    Octopart's YouTube Channel
    Check Out Full Episodes of the Circuit Pulse Show
    Interested in the topic of electronics culture? Check out this past episode of OnTrack on the topic of microelectronics. 
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    • 34 min
    Envisioning an Energy Efficient Tech Future

    Envisioning an Energy Efficient Tech Future

    Join host Zach Peterson on The OnTrack Podcast as he has a fascinating conversation with Greg Bailey, President of GreenArrays, Inc. Discover the innovative ways technology is advancing towards a more energy-efficient future. In this episode, we explore the impact of IoT and AI on energy consumption, the challenges of power management in tech, and the solutions that are shaping a sustainable world.
     
    Episode Highlights:
    The role of IoT in leading toward an ENERGY EFFICIENT TECH FUTURE.
    Insights into AI's impact on power usage across industries.
    Greg Bailey's expert take on supervisory control systems and their benefits.
    Strategies for reducing energy waste in everyday tech applications.
    More Resources:
    Learn More about GreenArrays, Inc
    Learn More about Charles Moore
    Connect with Greg Bailey: greg@greenarraychips.com
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    • 54 min

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