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Altium Designer Schematic Fundamentals Course

Master schematic design with error-free validation techniques

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Transform Your Schematic Design Process
for Accurate, Efficient Results

Create flawless designs, minimize errors, and collaborate with ease

Schematic design is the foundation of every successful PCB. This in-depth, hands-on training explores schematic design processes with Altium Designer and Altium 365, equipping you with advanced techniques to create error-free designs, enhance efficiency, and streamline workflows. Leverage Altium 365 for seamless collaboration and standardized practices to bring concepts to life.

Instructor-led training helps you create accurate, efficient schematic designs.
Create accurate, efficient schematic designs with hands-on, guided training.
Leverage Altium 365 to streamline collaboration and prepare designs for PCB layout.
Showcase your skills with a certificate of completion.

Learn through hands-on exercises with real-world applications!

Training Starts at USD 1,599

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This instructor-led course is perfect for:

New users learning schematic design in Altium Designer.
Experienced designers transitioning to Altium Designer.
Current users enhancing schematic capture skills.
Engineering teams standardizing design workflows.
Educators teaching PCB design fundamentals.

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USD 1,599

Hours of Training: 16 | 2 days (with breaks)

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Gain hands-on experience and expert guidance to streamline your design process and enhance project efficiency through instructor-led sessions with real-time feedback.

License Requirements: Training courses are based on advanced features and require a Professional or Enterprise license. A Professional license can be provided during the training course if needed.
Recommended Software: For the best training experience, we recommend using Altium Designer version 24.10 or newer.
Certification: Altium Designer Schematic Fundamentals Course Certification

Course Agenda

Introduction: Navigating Altium 365 and the Design Environment

7 Hours

Key Topics Covered

Workspace Navigation: Learn how to access the Altium 365 workspace, navigate folder structures, and utilize the Explorer panel to manage projects effectively.
Design Environment Setup: Discover how to tailor the design environment to your needs, optimizing panels, toolbars, and menus for efficient project work.
Project Management: Access existing design projects or create new ones within Altium 365 for seamless project management and collaboration.
Schematic Preferences Setup: Configure schematic environment preferences to streamline design capture and ensure consistency across projects

Schematic Capture and Design Fundamentals

7 Hours

Key Topics Covered

Optimized Schematic Component Placement: Access and place components efficiently using Altium 365 libraries, ensuring a streamlined design flow.
Creating Connectivity: Set up connections between components to establish accurate electrical pathways.
Configuring Schematic Grids & Cursors: Customize schematic grids and cursor settings to improve alignment, organization, and ease of use.
Managing Graphic & Electrical Objects: Learn to handle graphic and electrical objects effectively to maintain clarity and accuracy in your schematic sheets.
Component Annotation: Properly annotate components to ensure unique identification throughout the design process.
Global Editing Capabilities: Use global editing tools to make swift, consistent changes across multiple components or design elements.
Applying Electrical Rules: Define and enforce electrical rules to maintain design integrity and avoid errors.
Design Verification: Perform design checks to verify connectivity, rule adherence, and design accuracy.
Creating Hierarchical Designs: Organize complex designs using hierarchical structures for clarity and manageability.
Managing Multi-Sheet Designs: Control multi-sheet designs to handle larger projects systematically.
Transferring Design Rules to PCB: Transfer schematic rules to the PCB layout, ensuring continuity and consistency in the design process

Documentation and Output Generation

2 Hours

Key Topics Covered

Bill of Materials (BOM): Create a detailed BOM that lists all components and quantities for assembly.
Output Job Files: Utilize Output Job files to streamline the generation of multiple outputs, ensuring consistency, and accuracy.
Design Review with Altium 365: Conduct project reviews using Altium 365’s Commenting and Task features to facilitate team feedback and collaborative problem-solving.

Bonus Content

Optional

The following modules provide additional skills to enhance your learning experience.

Component Creation: Learn how to create and manage components in Altium 365, including defining symbols, assigning footprints, and ensuring proper storage for reuse.

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