Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Altium Develop gives your entire team — from electrical to manufacturing engineers — real-time visibility into your PCB designs so costly errors get caught before they become 163 DRC violations: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=163-drc-errors-here's-why
In this 1 Min PCB Design Review, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson tears into a community-submitted buck converter module and finds more than a few things worth fixing. From MOSFETs wired in backwards to a via size mismatch generating 163 DRC errors, Zach walks through each issue with precision — making this a must-watch for any power electronics designer looking to tighten up their workflow before sending files to fab.
Zach also flags a ground connection strategy that introduces serious EMC risk, questions the use of "NC" markings on passives versus the more standard "DNP," and notes that unconnected ports suggest this schematic may be a fragment of a larger design. Whether you're designing your first buck converter or your fiftieth, the lessons packed into this 60-second review will sharpen your eye for the kinds of mistakes that slip through even experienced designers' checklists.
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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 #BuckConverter
Altium Develop gives your entire team — from electrical to manufacturing engineers — real-time visibility into your PCB designs so costly errors get caught before they become 163 DRC violations: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=163-drc-errors-here's-why
In this 1 Min PCB Design Review, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson tears into a community-submitted buck converter module and finds more than a few things worth fixing. From MOSFETs wired in backwards to a via size mismatch generating 163 DRC errors, Zach walks through each issue with precision — making this a must-watch for any power electronics designer looking to tighten up their workflow before sending files to fab.
Zach also flags a ground connection strategy that introduces serious EMC risk, questions the use of "NC" markings on passives versus the more standard "DNP," and notes that unconnected ports suggest this schematic may be a fragment of a larger design. Whether you're designing your first buck converter or your fiftieth, the lessons packed into this 60-second review will sharpen your eye for the kinds of mistakes that slip through even experienced designers' checklists.
🔹 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: 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: 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: tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner
👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: twitter.com/altium
👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/altium
👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: 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 #BuckConverter
