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Altium Develop unites your flex PCB layout, battery and component sourcing, and manufacturer feedback in one cloud workspace so your compact tracking device reaches production right the first time: https://www.altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=this-gps-tracker-has-solid-specs In this One Minute PCB Design Review, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson reviews a GPS pet tracker built on a flexible PCB. Zach opens by praising the project's complete, well-organized hardware specifications document before digging into the board itself, where he examines the power architecture, the non-rechargeable battery driving a 2.8V main power rail, and the flex stackup behind the design. Along the way, he flags a 2mil trace width calculated for 50ohm impedance that won't hold up on a true flex construction with base material, coverlay, and adhesive. Zach also explains why a rechargeable battery paired with a USB charging port could improve this GPS tracker, and how stiffeners are essential for protecting the solder joints on the large integrated circuit and LGA package in a flex design. If you're designing flexible PCBs, wearables, or compact IoT tracking hardware, this quick review packs in practical guidance on controlled impedance, flex stackups, battery selection, and component placement. 🔹 Connect with Zach: Want your design reviewed by Zach? Reach out to him on LinkedIn with your design and production files for a chance to be featured on our channel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachariah-peterson/ 💡 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 #PCBDesign #FlexPCB