LinkedIn’s AI Fail: Exploring Very Flawed PCB Design Guidelines

Multidisciplinary product creation powered by your unconstrained network. Work concurrently across design, sourcing, and manufacturing with real-time insight. 35+ Years of Excellence: https://www.altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=prior-2026-releases

Tech Consultant Zach Peterson takes an in-depth look at LinkedIn’s AI-generated PCB design guidelines and why they fall very short of the mark.

From misleading recommendations to a total misunderstanding of PCB design principles, Zach exposes the limitations of relying on AI for complex engineering tasks.

Tune in to dissect a selection of AI-generated articles on LinkedIn and uncover the discrepancies in their PCB design advice. This video will definitely make you think twice before diving into LinkedIn AI for any technical advice in the PCB design space. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments below!

Don’t forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.

👉 Follow Altium on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCQP3thNPsAqhyccJpdwRt8w
👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium
👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/
👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.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 #AIFailures #LinkedInAI #EngineeringCritique #TechnologyAnalysis #CircuitDesign #AIvsExpertise #ElectronicsEngineering #DesignGuidelines #techinsights

0:00 Intro
0:22 How Can You Minimize Noise in Your PCB Design?
1:04 1) Choose the Right Components
3:08 2) Optimize the Layout
4:10 3) Use Filters and Decoupling
5:34 4) Implement Shielding and Grounding
6:35 Techniques to Simplify High-Frequency PCB Designs?
6:41 1) Choosing the Right Materials
7:55 2) Optimize the Layout…Again I Guess?
8:35 3) Use Filters and Decoupling….wait a second…
9:20 What is the Best Way to Design a PCB for Mixed-Signal Applications? (aka – repeat stuff)
9:34 2) Layout Strategy
10:31 3) Grounding Technique
11:22 4) How to Create a Functional & Beautiful PCB Layout
12:02 How to “Optimize” Signal Integrity?
12:17 1) Choose the…Right…Materials……
12:59 2) Minimize Trace Length & Loops
13:37 3) Separate Analog & Digital Signals
14:51 4) Use Proper Termination & Decoupling
15:34 The Best Response to These Guidelines