Component Selection Process Tips for PCB Design

Altium Develop helps your team evaluate component pricing, availability, and lifecycle status in context so you can make confident selection decisions and avoid costly surprises: https://www.altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=schematic-capture&utm_content=component-selection-process-tips-for-pcb-design Unlock insider strategies for selecting the perfect components in your PCB design process. In this comprehensive tutorial, Zach Peterson breaks down his proven methodology for finding and choosing components that will elevate your electronic design from good to exceptional. Whether you're a new grad engineer or an experienced designer, this video reveals the critical steps to navigate component selection with confidence. Learn how to define your design requirements, leverage block diagrams, and make informed choices that reduce risk and optimize your project's success. 👉 Resources from this video: - Check Out Octopart: https://octopart.com/ - Altium 365: https://www.altium.com/platform 💡 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. #PCBDesign #ElectronicEngineering #ComponentSelection 0:00 Intro 0:42 Viewer Question 1:37 Importance of Design Requirements 2:29 Block Diagram Analysis 3:13 Main Value Creating Component 4:01 When the Client Selects Components 6:14 ADC Component Selection 10:23 FPGA Component Selection 13:19 When You're Given No Components 15:56 Pro Component Search Tips 17:58 Reducing Design Risk 20:00 Methodology Summary 20:31 Closing Remarks