Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to Altium Essentials
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Overview of Altium Designer’s user interface and core workspace navigation
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Data management principles: autosaving, local history tracking, and version control mechanisms
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Setting up projects efficiently including file structure organisation
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Step-by-step creation of new PCB project configurations
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Coffee break
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Configuration basics for the schematic editor interface and core parameters
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Understanding the fundamentals of schematic library management
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Practical creation and verification steps for three distinct schematic components
Day 2: Schematic Development Techniques
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Evaluating existing schematic components and linked model specifications
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Proven methodologies for comprehensive component evaluation in schematics
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Establishing logical connections across multiple schematic documents and project organisation principles
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Coffee break
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Hierarchical design frameworks: multichannel configurations, PCB room structures, variant management systems and revision tracking protocols
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Defining directive constraints: electrical integrity parameters and schematic validation workflow settings
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Practical schematic challenges and prerequisites for subsequent PCB design phases
Day 3: PCB Foundation Development
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Core principles of PCB library utilisation and component placement essentials
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Optimising visual parameter configurations within the PCB interface landscape
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Hands-on creation activities involving PCB footprints incorporating three-dimensional models
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Critical assessment methodologies for developed PCB footprint components
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Coffee break
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Checklist-based systematic evaluation of completed PCB footprints
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Configuring fundamental routing workflows alongside interactive PCB layout controls
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Classical design rule configuration and Design Rule Check protocols implementation guidelines
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Sequential workflow optimisation for efficient PCB development processes
Day 4: PCB Finalisation & DFMA Best Practices
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Structured exercise targeting incremental progress towards full board completion milestones
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Rigorous post-design validation procedures including comprehensive final DRC execution
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Comprehensive evaluation checklist addressing all pertinent PCB characteristics
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Meticulous preparation processes for essential production deliverables generation
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Coffee break
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Creation of all mandatory outputs: fabrication data, assembly instructions and mechanical specifications
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Sophisticated configuration of OutJob frameworks alongside precise Draftsman documentation parameters
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DFMA implementation fundamentals including vendor capability analysis frameworks
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Critical optimisation tactics involving copper geometry specifications, hole detailing, via treatment methods, solder mask placement protocols and structural layer organisation approaches
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Systematic rectification measures for DFMA-related design violations using traditional rule editors
Day 5: Unified Workflow Management & Controlled Evolution Strategies
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End-to-end compilation techniques yielding production-ready package contents
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Thorough post-generation validation alongside formal production release gate execution protocols
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Practical implementation scenarios within Altium 365: collaborative workspace utilisation, project version tracking mechanisms and web-based review procedures for stakeholder alignment
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Optimisation techniques involving class segmentation, rule scope limitations and priority hierarchy adjustment capabilities in classic design editors
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Coffee break
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Efficient spatial organising methodologies including functional room allocation and critical test point integration protocols
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Advanced signal integrity controls covering impedance constancy targets, differential pair synchronisation parameters, length matching requirements and signal skew minimisation strategies for complex xSignals systems
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Meticulous change coordination procedures supporting engineering modifications and synchronisation between schematic and PCB representations over multiple iterations
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Capstone practical session addressing urgent design alterations within strict release management constraints to ensure orderly evolution across all project tiers
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Concluding synthesis of established processes: company-specific adaptation planning frameworks and comprehensive Q&A resolution sessions
Requirements
- A basic understanding of electronics fundamentals is required
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3900 € + VAT*
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Testimonials (7)
The flexiblity in the training.
Hans - Spanninga Metaal B.V.
Course - PCB Circuit Design with Altium
One on one in person time to cover questions that werent initially part of the training
Louis Wells - Stryker
Course - PCB Circuit Design with Altium
The topic is very interesting specially when the trainer started to introduce the basic functions, panels and shortcut keys. We really enjoyed the good features of 2D and 3D tools that allow the team to easily toggle and getting the idea of what the board will actually look like after assembled.
Joyce Macaranas - Allegro Microsystems Philippines, Inc.
Course - PCB Circuit Design with Altium
Symbol, Footprint and Schematic creation
Ma. Virginia Virador - Allegro Microsystems Philippines, Inc.
Course - PCB Circuit Design with Altium
A relaxed environment and a steady pace.
Aldorey Alcantara - Allegro Microsystems Philippines, Inc.
Course - PCB Circuit Design with Altium
The trainer ensures that every body is on the same page and everyone understood what he is saying. He is also very helpful when someone needs help. Training course is also very informative.
Ronrick Rueda - Allegro Microsystems Philippines, Inc.
Course - PCB Circuit Design with Altium
Basic steps that are very useful when in schematic/ PCB workspace and presented Advanced features, actual demos to follow
