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ALTIUM DESIGNER all electronic circuit design in one place!
Updated March 06, 2024

ALTIUM DESIGNER all electronic circuit design in one place!

Jose Perri | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Altium Designer

ALTIUM DESIGNER is the most appropriate tool for the design of electronic equipment, it covers all parts of the process, that is, from conceptual creation to mass production. We can use ALTIUM DESIGNER for the creation of electronic schematics and from there generate the PCB of components, finally, it allows us to generate a list of materials "BOM" for the acquisition of the electronic components.
  • Generate the schematic design of the electronic circuit.
  • Make the PCB motherboard based on the schematic design.
  • The development environment can be intimidating for new users due to its complexity.
  • I would prefer a more atomized user interface since some functions can be accessed from different menus generating unnecessary complexities.
  • Facilitate the design process.
  • Minimize development times.
  • Although I am not currently using ALTIUM DESIGNER, it is only for the price of its license. However, the use of the platform reduces work times, generating a positive impact on the associated costs.
  • When working with colleagues in other countries, ALTIUM DESIGNER is the tool taken as a reference, its use is very useful when exchanging information and files.
My relationship with ALTIUM DESIGNER is from the time I was a student of the Electronic Engineering career, at the university, it was the official tool to carry out the electronic practices and simulations of the circuits studied in class. Then I used ALTIUM DESIGNER as an independent consultant, however, at present I am using KiCad EDA as a design tool since it is free and open-source, although I have a high rating for KiCad EDA, it's a choice over ALTIUM DESIGNER is only because of its economic aspect.

Do you think Altium Designer delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Altium Designer's feature set?

Yes

Did Altium Designer live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Altium Designer go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Altium Designer again?

Yes

In a professional environment of design and manufacture of electronic equipment, without a doubt, ALTIUM DESIGNER turns out to be the best option! However, the high cost of its license makes us consider the option of using lower-cost alternatives. In the case of small companies or independent developers, free options turn out to be more appropriate, although some functions are not implemented and require more work from the designer.

Using Altium Designer

2 - The ALTIUM DESIGNER tool is used by our electronic engineering department for the development of new products. Furthermore, given its wide use in companies around the world, it allows us to easily request quotes supported by the generation of reports and BOM (Bill of Materials) lists. With ALTIUM DESIGNER our workflow is agile and efficient.
2 - Our engineering department is small and compact. It is made up of 1 electronic engineer and several support technicians. However, we have third party vendors that use ALTIUM DESIGNER, which allows for an excellent workflow. ALTIUM DESIGNER is a reference tool in the field of electronic product design, so it should be the first option to consider for any company in the segment.
  • Design of new products.
  • Modifications to existing products.
  • Modifications to existing products.
  • The simulation capabilities were surprising.
  • The multiplication of reports and lists has allowed us a better interaction with suppliers.
  • 3D visualization tools allow you to see in advance what the electronic board would look like before being finalized.
  • We hope that ALTIUM DESIGNER will allow us to interact through its reports with CHINA suppliers, eliminating ambiguities presented by the language barrier.
  • We would like to access more global component suppliers using the BOM tool.
  • Let's delve into the use of simulation tools.
ALTIUM DESIGNER is the reference tool in the electronic circuit design sector, its use is widespread worldwide. Although there are other alternatives, some of them free do not rival ALTIUM DESIGNER in terms of features and reliability. It is also very practical to request quotes with ALTIUM DESIGNER BOM reports since all suppliers are accustomed to using the tool.