Welcome to the playlist of Technical Consultant Zach Peterson, a luminary in the field of electronics and PCB design with an illustrious career in both academia and the electronics industry. With a rich background spanning nanoparticle lasers, electronic and optoelectronic semiconductor devices, environmental sensors, and stochastics, Zach offers unparalleled insights into the world of modern engineering. Zach focuses on research, design tutorials, and deep analyses tailored for professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts alike. Prior to his work in the PCB industry, Zach taught at Portland State University, conducted extensive research, and authored over 2000+ technical articles on PCB design. An active member of IEEE Photonics Society, IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, American Physical Society, and the PCEA, Zach's expertise is now available to you through engaging videos. Subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and learn from one of the industry's finest. #ZachPeterson #PCBDesign #ElectronicsEngineering
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Altium Develop puts real component data (pricing, availability, lifecycle, and alternates) right in your design, so every part on your power board carries a real part number from schematic to fabricated board: https://www.altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=262-drc-violations-to-squash In this 1 Min PCB Design Review, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson reviews a community-submitted inverter driver PCB built in Altium Designer and described by its designer as an 800 V, 20 A inverter. Zach notes that nothing in the design indicates 800 V operation, then shows why the duplicated PWM driver schematic sheets should become a multi-channel project so a single change replicates across every channel. He also flags generic resistors pulled from the Miscellaneous Devices integrated library and urges real manufacturer part numbers so every component carries an actual power rating. Finally, he finds a PCB that is desynchronized from its schematics, clearance issues, and 262 DRC violations still waiting to be cleared. Watch to pick up the schematic, library, and DRC habits that turn a rough power electronics layout into a board that's ready for fabrication. 💡 Watch Next: • How to Create Schematic Channels | Multichannel Schematic Capture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqUvwAkQT7U • When to Add Part Numbers to SMD Passives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7GB8qOY7vg • 5 PCB Design Mistakes I Fixed in Under 10 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2uHuAmFq54 • 520 DRC Violations! | 1 Min PCB Design Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ3eZo741FM 🔹 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 #powerelectronics