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OnTrack: The PCB Design Podcast

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The PCB Design Podcast features conversations on all facets of PCB Design and Hardware Development

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Code-based PCB design is reshaping how engineers build hardware, and in this OnTrack Podcast episode, host Zach Peterson sits down with Ioannis Papamanoglou and Narayan Powderly, co-founders of atopile, to explore their code-first, AI-driven approach... more

EMC testing is one of the toughest hurdles in PCB design, with industry pass rates often falling below 50% and every failure triggering expensive respins. In this OnTrack Podcast episode, host Zach Peterson sits down with Andy Eadieโ€”owner of EMC Fast... more

Altium Develop unites your design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams in one cloud platform so EMC and layout problems get caught long before your board ever reaches the test house: www.altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&ut... more

Signal integrity engineers working on high-speed serial links, Ethernet, USB, PCI Express, and DDR memory interfaces need powerful simulation tools, but commercial software licenses can be cost-prohibitive. In this episode of the Altium OnTrack Podca... more

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Recent Guests

David Banas
Solutions Engineer at Keysight
Keysight Technologies
Episode: The Signal Integrity Tool Every Engineer Is Missing
Gabriel Guglielmi
VP of Global Product Management at Infinite Electronics
Infinite Electronics
Episode: Drones, Robots & the Low-Altitude Economy: A New Industry Is Born
Geoffrey Leeds
Founder of SCAN Labs
SCAN Labs
Episode: PCB Metrology Gap: How SCAN Labs Is Automating Microsectioning
Matt Burns
Director of Technical Marketing at Samtec
Samtec
Episode: High-Speed Interconnects for AI & Physical AI with Samtec
Eli Hughes
Principal at Wavenumber LLC
Wavenumber LLC
Episode: Altium File Parsing, AI Design Reviews & PCB Viz Tools
Adam Taylor
Founder of Adiuvo Engineering; leader behind FPGA Horizons
Adiuvo Engineering
Episode: Is FPGA the Best Engineering Career? With Adam Taylor
Mike Jouppi
Formerly of the IPC 2152 Task Force
IPC (and consulting)
Episode: IPC 2221 vs. 2152: The Truth About PCB Trace Current Ratings
Michele Deviato
Senior Product Marketing Manager at Renesas, Automotive GreenPAK
Renesas
Episode: GreenPAK for Automotive: Reliability, Integration & Real-World Demos
Oleh Saphia
Applications Engineering Manager at Renesas, Automotive GreenPAK
Renesas
Episode: GreenPAK for Automotive: Reliability, Integration & Real-World Demos

Host

Zach Peterson
Host of Altium OnTrack Podcast, Altium

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Best PCB related podcast

    This podcast provides valuable and reliable information to PCB Designers and anyone dealing with PCBs in their professional lives.

    I've been designing PCBs for 10 years now and It's been always difficult to find a mentor. It felt like there wasn't any reliable source of knowledge for PCB design.

    Fortunately, Altium is doing a great job and it's creating an amazing community for PCB Designers (on top of their fantastic ECAD tool).

    This podcast brings together designers and industry experts. The... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JesusCastane
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Love it

    Judy and her guests are very knowledgeable about both common and niche areas of PCB design. Iโ€™ve definitely gained a broader insight into the state of the art from listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emh1234565
    United States8 years ago
  • PCB Design Podcast Talks Shop and REALLY Helps!

    Great info about all aspects of printed circuit boards - from design to manufacture and assembly this show really aims to cover tough topics that EEs and board designers struggle with every day. Circuit board design has changed ALOT with high speed digital and now Judy Warner, Altium and the industry gurus they run with are here to tell it like it is. Entertaining with smart, interesting people every week - this is a down-to-earth, technology podcast that is throwing the doors open on what it me... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stephneness
    United States8 years ago
  • Designer Geek Heaven...!

    Judy really does a great job bringing her "A" game to this format and makes it fun and interesting for the person she's interviewing and the audience. Lots here for a PCB designer to enjoy. She knows her stuff from her decades in the industry and asks probing questions of her guests. You will learn a lot and have a fun time and I find that I can't wait until she posts her next one... Two thumbs up...!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McWeasle
    United States8 years ago
  • Awesome show on latest PCB trends and technology

    Informative and fun to listen to. Judy Warner seems to be really knowing her guests. If you are a electronics engineer, student or just interested in current and future technology - Subscribe. You'll get some unexpected insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenjaminK1
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful discussions with expert guests that translate complex PCB topics into actionable takeaways for designers.
High-quality guests and practical engineering insight keep the content relevant to real-world design challenges.
Hosts ask thoughtful questions and keep episodes accessible while staying technically rigorous.
Discussions cover a wide range of PCB and hardware topics, from metrology to AI-enabled tooling, appealing to both new designers and seasoned vets.

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#215
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#220
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Apple Podcasts
#224
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Apple Podcasts
#137
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Apple Podcasts
#171
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#18
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High-Speed Interconnects for AI & Physical AI with Samtec
Q: With physical AI, what kind of system architectures are possible with Samtec products?
There are multiple manifestations: AI at the edge and embedded computing complement each other; you can use popular embedded form factors (COMHPC, OHFM) and still scale AI workloads through higher-density, smaller-pitch interconnects. The emphasis is on providing faster, denser, and more open standards while enabling architecture options from ASIC-adjacent near-chip interconnects to co-packaged solutions, depending on density, performance, and form factor requirements.
Is FPGA the Best Engineering Career? With Adam Taylor
Q: In your view, have FPGA development tools become easier to access for newcomers?
Yes. Vendors provide free access to tools, and there's a large, growing community with lots of readily available resources, which lowers the barrier for new entrants.
GreenPAK for Automotive: Reliability, Integration & Real-World Demos
Q: I think one thing that some designers may think about automotive components is that it's really just about the temperature range. What really makes these automotive components different from standard components?
Beyond temperature range, automotive GreenPAKs undergo extended reliability testing, voltage surge considerations, and device packaging designed for vibration and harsh environments. They are qualified for automotive use with standards like AEC-Q100, making them more reliable and suitable for automotive applications than industrial-grade variants.
Violet Labs: The Integration Hub Solving Hardware Data Chaos
Q: What's a typical example of an integration that you see from your customers?
Lucy discusses popular scenarios, like syncing PLM with MES for inventory and manufacturing BOM management.
Violet Labs: The Integration Hub Solving Hardware Data Chaos
Q: What inspired you to build your product?
Lucy mentions her background in astronautical engineering and the frustration with stagnant software tools as primary motivators.

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A technical deep-dive show focused on PCB design and hardware development, featuring expert guests who unpack open-source tools, industry standards, metrology, interconnects, and manufacturing realities. Recent episodes highlight open-source SI toolchains, high-speed interconnects for AI, automated PCB metrology, and practical design workflows across areas like automation, chiplet packaging, automotive GreenPAK, EMC, and AI-assisted design. The format often blends hands-on engineering discussions with strategic industry context, making it valuable for engineers, designers, and decision-makers who influence PCB and hardware development. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical workflows, tooling ecosystems, and standards-compliant ... more

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