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Altium Develop gives medical device and wearable PCB teams real-time visibility into component qualification, BOM specifications, and design data — all in one connected platform: https://www.altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=altium-academy-shorts&utm_content=medical-device-designers-miss-this-critical-step-#failure-#engineering When designing PCBs for wearable medical devices, component reliability isn't just a best practice — it's a life-critical responsibility. Unlike consumer electronics, wearables face constant mechanical shocks that can cause components to fail or physically dislodge from the board. The problem? Component manufacturers don't qualify their parts against medical or wearable reliability standards, leaving that burden squarely on the designer. This short covers the critical step many designers overlook: qualifying components for medical and wearable applications, then locking those approved part numbers into both the BOM and the schematic libraries. Getting this right upstream — in your design data and PCB libraries — is what separates a robust, field-ready medical device from one that fails when it matters most. 👉 Be sure to check out When to Add Part Numbers to SMD Passives: https://youtu.be/Z7GB8qOY7vg 💡 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. #Altium #MedicalPCB #WearableTech