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Altium Develop lets your team review PCB layouts together in real time, so critical design decisions like ground plane strategy are visible and validated by the whole team — not left to chance: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=altium-academy-shorts&utm_content=why-you-shouldnt-split-your-ground-plane
Split ground planes have long been a topic of debate in PCB design, and in this short, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson tackles this question head-on: should you separate your digital and analog grounds? The answer might surprise you.
While the intention behind splitting ground planes is often to isolate noise, the reality is that improper implementation can actually create more problems than it solves, particularly when it comes to electromagnetic interference.
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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 lets your team review PCB layouts together in real time, so critical design decisions like ground plane strategy are visible and validated by the whole team — not left to chance: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=altium-academy-shorts&utm_content=why-you-shouldnt-split-your-ground-plane
Split ground planes have long been a topic of debate in PCB design, and in this short, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson tackles this question head-on: should you separate your digital and analog grounds? The answer might surprise you.
While the intention behind splitting ground planes is often to isolate noise, the reality is that improper implementation can actually create more problems than it solves, particularly when it comes to electromagnetic interference.
👉 Dive deeper into types of PCB Grounding: youtu.be/19WnYPhNOH0
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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 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.
#GroundPlane #PCBDesign #EMI
