Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In this One Minute PCB Design Review, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson takes a close look at a solar charger PCB. Zach walks through several key observations — from LED current sink concerns on the charge and fault pins, to a resistor placement issue on the feedback pin voltage divider, to a footprint mismatch between an SMD inductor and its through-hole datasheet. If you're designing power electronics, this review is packed with practical reminders that apply well beyond solar chargers.
Zach also highlights what's missing from the schematic documentation — specifically, the input and output currents and voltages that are essential for any power electronics design. He wraps up with one simple, elegant fix: rotating L1 ninety degrees clockwise to shorten the feedback trace route and tighten up the overall layout. It's a great example of how small adjustments can meaningfully improve a PCB design without a full redesign.
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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 solar power engineers and PCB designers real-time visibility across design, supply chain, and manufacturing — all in one collaborative platform: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=one-rotation-away-from-a-better-layout
In this One Minute PCB Design Review, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson takes a close look at a solar charger PCB. Zach walks through several key observations — from LED current sink concerns on the charge and fault pins, to a resistor placement issue on the feedback pin voltage divider, to a footprint mismatch between an SMD inductor and its through-hole datasheet. If you're designing power electronics, this review is packed with practical reminders that apply well beyond solar chargers.
Zach also highlights what's missing from the schematic documentation — specifically, the input and output currents and voltages that are essential for any power electronics design. He wraps up with one simple, elegant fix: rotating L1 ninety degrees clockwise to shorten the feedback trace route and tighten up the overall layout. It's a great example of how small adjustments can meaningfully improve a PCB design without a full redesign.
🔹 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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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 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.
#PCBDesign #ElectronicEngineering #Altium
