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Behind the Scenes with AI Embedded Development Behind the Scenes with AI Embedded Development 6 min Altium Designer Projects Software Engineers Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects Software Engineers Software Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects Systems Engineers/Architects In this article, we explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on embedded development, providing practical techniques to optimize your coding workflow. The author addresses common misconceptions surrounding overnight success stories in AI, emphasizing the importance of a solid foundation in app design and marketing. By sharing valuable principles such as planning collaboratively with AI, utilizing hardware abstraction layers, and implementing effective debugging strategies, readers will discover how to enhance their productivity and the quality of their output. Key takeaways include: - Practical strategies to effectively collaborate with AI tools in embedded development. - Techniques for improving code quality and accelerating the development process. - Insights on managing AI workflows to minimize potential pitfalls when working with hardware. Keep reading to unlock your potential and elevate your embedded coding projects with these cutting-edge practices! Read Article
How to Simplify Component Sourcing with Octopart BOM Tool How to Simplify Component Sourcing with Octopart BOM Tool 3 min Products Hub Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Simplify sourcing with the free Octopart BOM Tool. Upload, match, and replace parts fast to avoid delays. No install needed, just sign in and start. Read Article
What is SPICE Simulation What is a SPICE Simulation in Electronics Design? 6 min Videos Learn more about what is a SPICE simulation and how it works in your schematic editor in this article. Read Article

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What Makes Aerospace Connectors Different What Makes Aerospace Connectors Different 7 min Blog Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects Systems Engineers/Architects Discover what makes aerospace connectors different from commercial parts. Explore material risks, mounting methods, and mechanical locking requirements. Read Article
Automotive and AI Two Industries Fuel the Capacitor Boom Automotive and AI: Two Industries Fuel the Capacitor Boom 6 min Blog Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Explore how AI and EVs drive soaring capacitor demand and prices. Learn how teams manage shortages, obsolescence, and sourcing risks with smarter tools. Read Article
What the Nexperia Saga Teaches About Component Strategy What the Nexperia Saga Teaches About Component Strategy 8 min Blog PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects Systems Engineers/Architects Learn what the Nexperia saga reveals about component strategy. Discover how to build resilient BOMs and avoid costly disruptions from supply chain risk. Read Article
From Panic Buying to Partnerships Locking in Supply for the Long Haul From Panic Buying to Partnerships: Locking in Supply for the Long Haul 4 min Blog Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Shift from panic buying to strategic sourcing. Discover how multi‑year supplier partnerships and data insights improve resilience and reduce supply risk. Read Article

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Requirements management Manage Requirements in Electronics Designs with Altium 365 7 min Newsletters PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers The complexity of electronics design has outpaced traditional methods for requirements management. From what we see, 30 to 50 percent Read Article
Netherlands vs. China How the Nexperia Standoff Is Repricing Power Discretes Netherlands vs. China: How the Nexperia Standoff Is Repricing Power Discretes 7 min Blog Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Analyze how the Nexperia standoff impacts power discretes pricing. Discover why geopolitical risk is driving availability issues and procurement gaps. Read Article
Standards for High-Reliability Passive Components Standards for High-Reliability Passive Components 7 min Blog Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Learn how standards define high-reliability passive components. Understand AEC-Q200, MIL-PRF, and space frameworks to choose components for demanding designs. Read Article
Engineering for Nearshoring Engineering for Nearshoring: Mitigating Trade Risks and Lead Time Delays 6 min Blog Systems Engineers/Architects PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects Systems Engineers/Architects PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Mitigate trade risks and lead time delays with nearshoring. Learn how engineers use up-to-date data to source regional components and ensure export compliance. Read Article

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Strategic Procurement with BOM Portal Cost Optimization for Production BOMs Strategic Procurement with BOM Portal: Cost Optimization for Production BOMs 6 min Sponsored Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Optimize production BOM costs with BOM Portal and move beyond simple availability checks. Learn how procurement teams drive savings, reduce risk, and scale sourcing. Read Article
Proto-BOM in Minutes: How BOM Portal Accelerates Component Selection Proto-BOM in Minutes: How BOM Portal Accelerates Component Selection 7 min Sponsored PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Learn how to create a proto‑BOM in minutes with BOM Portal. Discover an engineering‑ready workflow that cuts component research time and catches supply risks early. Read Article
BOM Portal vs BOM Tool: What Changes When You Upgrade BOM Portal vs BOM Tool: What Changes When You Upgrade 6 min Sponsored Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Learn the difference between BOM Portal vs BOM Tool and when it makes sense to upgrade. Compare features for sourcing, collaboration, and production cost control. Read Article
What Separates Amateur Documentation from Professional-Grade Design Resources What Separates Amateur Documentation from Professional-Grade Design Resources 7 min Blog Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers Mechanical Designers +1 Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers Systems Engineers/Architects Systems Engineers/Architects Professional engineering documentation connects design intent with the technical assets engineers need to understand, build, validate, and maintain a product. Complete reference design documentation should include system architecture, linked schematics and PCB layouts, stackup requirements, mechanical data, firmware, and current BOM and sourcing information. Read Article

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Technical Documentation Altium Developer Center Altium Developer Center is the home for software engineers building on Altium's products. It covers main product areas each with its own APIs, SDKs, and integration surfaces. Access to developer products is managed through Altium Developer Center, where you can enroll in programs to access Altium 365 API, Altium Designer SDK, Embeddable Viewer, and other developer products. Altium 365 Altium 365…
Technical Documentation Workspace Components The Workspace gives you convenient access for browsing all of the managed components that are currently stored within that Workspace. Accessible through the Workspace browser interface (a constituent part of the parent Altium 365 Platform Interface) not only can you quickly see what (and how many) components you currently have at your disposal, but you can also view a summary of the health of…
Technical Documentation Searching for Manufacturer Parts The fundamental design task of searching for and choosing the most suitable component parts for PCB designs can be performed in a single, advanced panel available from within Altium Designer – the Manufacturer Part Search panel. The Manufacturer Part Search panel offers a sophisticated search feature based on categories and parametric filtering that allows you to zero in on the exact manufactured…

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USB-C Becomes the Design Baseline After the EU Laptop Charger Deadline, USB-C Becomes the Design Baseline 6 min Blog Compliance Engineer Procurement Managers Compliance Engineer Compliance Engineer Procurement Managers Procurement Managers With the EU common charger rules now covering laptops, USB-C has become the new design baseline. Learn what this means for Power Delivery, BOM decisions, compliance, and future regulatory requirements. Read Article
Choosing Between GaN and SiC for Power Electronics Choosing Between GaN and SiC for Power Electronics 8 min Blog Systems Engineers/Architects Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects Systems Engineers/Architects Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Compare GaN vs SiC to choose the right device. Understand key differences in voltage, efficiency, and thermal performance for power electronics designs. Read Article
A Practical Playbook for PCNs, Last-Time Buys, and Sourcing Controls A Practical Playbook for PCNs, Last-Time Buys, and Sourcing Controls 7 min Newsletters Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Learn how to manage PCNs, LTBs and sourcing risk. Build resilient processes with AVL, inspection and lifecycle data to prevent obsolescence issues. Read Article
How Component Obsolescence Feeds the Counterfeit Supply Chain How Component Obsolescence Feeds the Counterfeit Supply Chain 7 min Newsletters PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Learn how component obsolescence drives counterfeit risk in supply chains. Reduce EOL exposure with smarter part selection and sourcing insights. Read Article