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Altium Develop gives your entire team — engineers, procurement, and manufacturers — real-time visibility into your PCB designs so AI-generated layouts like this one get caught and corrected before they reach fabrication: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=ai-can't-route-a-lora-board
Can AI actually design a PCB? In this episode, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson puts that question to the test by reviewing an AI-generated LoRa sensor board — and the results are eye-opening. Zach walks through a cascade of issues including unrouted nets, traces running dangerously close to board edge holes, clearance violations, overlapping silkscreen on open copper, and routing decisions that seem to defy basic PCB logic.
Zach also digs into the boost converter layout, where the AI produces undersized 4-mil traces carrying significant input current, improper ground connections on an LGA package, and bizarre multi-layer routing detours to reach the LoRa antenna SMA connector. This quick review is a must-watch for anyone curious about where AI-assisted PCB design currently stands — and what human engineers still need to catch before a board goes to fab.
🔹 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
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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!
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Altium Develop gives your entire team — engineers, procurement, and manufacturers — real-time visibility into your PCB designs so AI-generated layouts like this one get caught and corrected before they reach fabrication: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=ai-can't-route-a-lora-board
Can AI actually design a PCB? In this episode, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson puts that question to the test by reviewing an AI-generated LoRa sensor board — and the results are eye-opening. Zach walks through a cascade of issues including unrouted nets, traces running dangerously close to board edge holes, clearance violations, overlapping silkscreen on open copper, and routing decisions that seem to defy basic PCB logic.
Zach also digs into the boost converter layout, where the AI produces undersized 4-mil traces carrying significant input current, improper ground connections on an LGA package, and bizarre multi-layer routing detours to reach the LoRa antenna SMA connector. This quick review is a must-watch for anyone curious about where AI-assisted PCB design currently stands — and what human engineers still need to catch before a board goes to fab.
🔹 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
🔹 Check out the entire AI Vs. Human Design Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5H-Kc2y9rlXOeU8OoeArno2
💡 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!
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👉 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.
#PCBDesign #Altium #LoRa
