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| developer = [[Altium]]
| developer = [[Altium]]
| released = {{Start date and age|2005}}
| released = {{Start date and age|2005}}
| latest release version = 21.1.1 <!-- https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/release-notes-for-altium-designer -->
| latest release version = 21.1.1<ref name="Altium_Version"/>
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2021|02|12}}
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| programming language = [[Delphi (programming language)|Delphi]], [[C Sharp (programming language)|C#]], [[C++ (programming language)|C++]]
| programming language = [[Delphi (programming language)|Delphi]], [[C Sharp (programming language)|C#]], [[C++ (programming language)|C++]]
| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]]
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== History ==
== History ==


Altium Designer was originally launched in 2005 by Altium, known at the time as Protel Systems Pty Ltd. It has roots back to 1985 when the company launched the [[DOS]]-based PCB design tool known as [[Protel PCB]] (which later emerged into [[Autotrax]] and [[Easytrax]]). Originally it was sold only in [[Australia]].<ref name="Martin_2017">{{Cite web |url=http://semiengineering.com/kc/people.php?pid=11492 |title=Nick Martin .: SemiEngineering.com |website=semiengineering.com |access-date=2017-12-06}}</ref><ref name="ACCEL_Tango_3_12">{{cite book |title=TangoPCB |date=1987-12-01 |orig-year=1986 |version=Tango-PCB 3.12 |publisher=[[ACCEL Technologies, Inc.]] |quote=It was originally written in 1985 by Nick Martin, of Australia, and sold under the name of PROTEL-PCB. In 1986, ACCEL Technologies, Inc., of San Diego, California, acquired marketing and support responsibilities for the product in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. […] The reference manual was re-written for the American market. ACCEL markets the product under the name Tango-PCB.}}</ref> Protel PCB was marketed internationally by HST Technology since 1986.<ref name="ACCEL_Tango_3_12"/> The product became available in the United States, Canada, and Mexico beginning in 1986, marketed by San Diego-based [[ACCEL Technologies, Inc.]] under the name [[Tango PCB]].<ref name="ACCEL_Tango_3_12"/><!-- TBD: Judging by the copyright strings, the "Tango PCB"-corresponding module "Tango Route" seems to have been their own product not derived from Protel PCB. --> In 1987, Protel launched the circuit diagram editor ''[[Protel Schematic]]'' for DOS.
Altium Designer was originally launched in 2005 by Altium, known at the time as Protel Systems Pty Ltd. It has roots back to 1985 when the company launched the [[DOS]]-based PCB design tool known as [[Protel PCB]] (which later emerged into [[Autotrax]] and [[Easytrax]]). Originally it was sold only in [[Australia]].<ref name="Martin_2017"/><ref name="ACCEL_Tango_3_12"/> Protel PCB was marketed internationally by HST Technology since 1986.<ref name="ACCEL_Tango_3_12"/> The product became available in the United States, Canada, and Mexico beginning in 1986, marketed by San Diego-based [[ACCEL Technologies, Inc.]] under the name [[Tango PCB]].<ref name="ACCEL_Tango_3_12"/><!-- TBD: Judging by the copyright strings, the "Tango PCB"-corresponding module "Tango Route" seems to have been their own product not derived from Protel PCB. --> In 1987, Protel launched the circuit diagram editor ''[[Protel Schematic]]'' for DOS.


In 1991, Protel released ''Advanced Schematic'' and ''Advanced PCB'' 1.0 for [[Windows]] (1991-1993), followed by Advanced Schematic/PCB 2.x (1993-1995) and 3.x (1995-1998).<!-- Protel 95? --> In 1998, ''Protel 98'' consolidated all components, including ''Advanced Schematic'' and ''Advanced PCB'', into a single environment. ''Protel 99'' in 1999 introduced the first integrated 3D visualization of the PCB assembly. It was followed by ''Protel 99 SE'' in 2000. ''Protel DXP'' was issued in 2003, ''Protel 2004'' in 2004, Altium Designer 6.0 in 2005. Altium Designer version 6.8 from 2007 was the first to offer 3D visualization and clearance checking of PCBs directly within the PCB editor.{{cn|date=February 2021}}
In 1991, Protel released ''Advanced Schematic'' and ''Advanced PCB'' 1.0 for [[Windows]] (1991–1993), followed by Advanced Schematic/PCB 2.x (1993–1995) and 3.x (1995–1998).<!-- Protel 95? --> In 1998, ''Protel 98'' consolidated all components, including ''Advanced Schematic'' and ''Advanced PCB'', into a single environment. ''Protel 99'' in 1999 introduced the first integrated 3D visualization of the PCB assembly. It was followed by ''Protel 99 SE'' in 2000. ''Protel DXP'' was issued in 2003, ''Protel 2004'' in 2004, Altium Designer 6.0 in 2005. Altium Designer version 6.8 from 2007 was the first to offer 3D visualization and clearance checking of PCBs directly within the PCB editor.{{cn|date=February 2021}}


== Features ==
== Features ==
Altium Designer's suite encompasses four main functional areas, including [[schematic capture]],<ref name="SFCircuits">{{Cite web |url=https://www.sfcircuits.com/pcb-school/pcb-design-software-comparison-guide |title=The Ultimate PCB Design Software Comparison {{!}} SFCircuits |website=www.sfcircuits.com |access-date=2017-12-21}}</ref> 3D [[Pcb design|PCB design]],<ref name="EETimes_2007">{{Cite web |url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1306947 |title=Altium releases 3D PCB visualization |author-last=Moretto |author-first=Gabe |date=2007-11-26}}</ref> [[Field-programmable gate array]] (FPGA) development<ref name="EETimes_2010">{{Cite web |url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1256428 |title=Aldec FPGA simulation added to Altium Designer |author-last=Holland |author-first=Colin |date=2010-05-25 |website=[[EE Times]]}}</ref> and release/data management.<ref name="EETimes_FPGA">{{cite web |publisher=[[EE Times]] |url=http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-products/fpga-pld-products/4105358/Altium-announces-new-publishing-and-version-control-capabilities |title=Altium announces new publishing and version control capabilities |access-date=2010-12-21}}</ref> It integrates with several [[:Category:Electronic component distributors|component distributors]] for access to manufacturer's data.<ref name="EETimes_Designlink">{{cite web |publisher=[[EE Times]] |url=http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-products/ip-eda-products/4112486/Altium-Designer-links-to-Premier-Farnell-s-DesignLink |title=Altium Designer links to Premier Farnell's DesignLink |access-date=2010-09-08}}</ref><ref name="EETimes_CAD">{{cite web |publisher=[[EE Times]] |url=http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4197950/CAD-links-to-disty-databases-gain-momentum |title=CAD links to disty databases gain momentum |access-date=2010-09-08}}</ref> It also has interactive [[3D computer graphics|3D]] editing of the board and [[Computer Aided Design|MCAD]] export to [[ISO 10303|STEP]].<ref name="EETimes_3D">{{cite web |publisher=[[EE Times]] |url=http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-products/ip-eda-products/4100440/Altium-releases-3D-PCB-visualization |title=Altium releases 3D PCB visualization |access-date=2010-09-06}}</ref>
Altium Designer's suite encompasses four main functional areas, including [[schematic capture]],<ref name="SFCircuits"/> 3D [[Pcb design|PCB design]],<ref name="EETimes_2007"/> [[Field-programmable gate array]] (FPGA) development<ref name="EETimes_2010"/> and release/data management.<ref name="EETimes_FPGA"/> It integrates with several [[:Category:Electronic component distributors|component distributors]] for access to manufacturer's data.<ref name="EETimes_Designlink"/><ref name="EETimes_CAD"/> It also has interactive [[3D computer graphics|3D]] editing of the board and [[Computer Aided Design|MCAD]] export to [[ISO 10303|STEP]].<ref name="EETimes_3D"/>


==See also==
==See also==
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== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="Altium_Version">https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/release-notes-for-altium-designer</ref>
<ref name="Martin_2017">{{Cite web |url=http://semiengineering.com/kc/people.php?pid=11492 |title=Nick Martin .: SemiEngineering.com |website=semiengineering.com |access-date=2017-12-06}}</ref>
<ref name="ACCEL_Tango_3_12">{{cite book |title=TangoPCB |date=1987-12-01 |orig-year=1986 |version=Tango-PCB 3.12 |publisher=[[ACCEL Technologies, Inc.]] |quote=It was originally written in 1985 by Nick Martin, of Australia, and sold under the name of PROTEL-PCB. In 1986, ACCEL Technologies, Inc., of San Diego, California, acquired marketing and support responsibilities for the product in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. […] The reference manual was re-written for the American market. ACCEL markets the product under the name Tango-PCB.}}</ref>
<ref name="SFCircuits">{{Cite web |url=https://www.sfcircuits.com/pcb-school/pcb-design-software-comparison-guide |title=The Ultimate PCB Design Software Comparison {{!}} SFCircuits |website=www.sfcircuits.com |access-date=2017-12-21}}</ref>
<ref name="EETimes_2007">{{Cite web |url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1306947 |title=Altium releases 3D PCB visualization |author-last=Moretto |author-first=Gabe |date=2007-11-26}}</ref>
<ref name="EETimes_2010">{{Cite web |url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1256428 |title=Aldec FPGA simulation added to Altium Designer |author-last=Holland |author-first=Colin |date=2010-05-25 |website=[[EE Times]]}}</ref>
<ref name="EETimes_FPGA">{{cite web |publisher=[[EE Times]] |url=http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-products/fpga-pld-products/4105358/Altium-announces-new-publishing-and-version-control-capabilities |title=Altium announces new publishing and version control capabilities |access-date=2010-12-21}}</ref>
<ref name="EETimes_Designlink">{{cite web |publisher=[[EE Times]] |url=http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-products/ip-eda-products/4112486/Altium-Designer-links-to-Premier-Farnell-s-DesignLink |title=Altium Designer links to Premier Farnell's DesignLink |access-date=2010-09-08}}</ref>
<ref name="EETimes_CAD">{{cite web |publisher=[[EE Times]] |url=http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4197950/CAD-links-to-disty-databases-gain-momentum |title=CAD links to disty databases gain momentum |access-date=2010-09-08}}</ref>
<ref name="EETimes_3D">{{cite web |publisher=[[EE Times]] |url=http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-products/ip-eda-products/4100440/Altium-releases-3D-PCB-visualization |title=Altium releases 3D PCB visualization |access-date=2010-09-06}}</ref>
}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 14:03, 14 February 2021

Altium Designer
Developer(s)Altium
Initial release2005; 19 years ago (2005)
Stable release
21.1.1[1] / 12 February 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-12)
Written inDelphi, C#, C++
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
TypeElectronic design automation
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.altium.com/altium-designer/

Altium Designer is a PCB and electronic design automation software package for printed circuit boards. It is developed by Australian software company Altium Limited.

History

Altium Designer was originally launched in 2005 by Altium, known at the time as Protel Systems Pty Ltd. It has roots back to 1985 when the company launched the DOS-based PCB design tool known as Protel PCB (which later emerged into Autotrax and Easytrax). Originally it was sold only in Australia.[2][3] Protel PCB was marketed internationally by HST Technology since 1986.[3] The product became available in the United States, Canada, and Mexico beginning in 1986, marketed by San Diego-based ACCEL Technologies, Inc. under the name Tango PCB.[3] In 1987, Protel launched the circuit diagram editor Protel Schematic for DOS.

In 1991, Protel released Advanced Schematic and Advanced PCB 1.0 for Windows (1991–1993), followed by Advanced Schematic/PCB 2.x (1993–1995) and 3.x (1995–1998). In 1998, Protel 98 consolidated all components, including Advanced Schematic and Advanced PCB, into a single environment. Protel 99 in 1999 introduced the first integrated 3D visualization of the PCB assembly. It was followed by Protel 99 SE in 2000. Protel DXP was issued in 2003, Protel 2004 in 2004, Altium Designer 6.0 in 2005. Altium Designer version 6.8 from 2007 was the first to offer 3D visualization and clearance checking of PCBs directly within the PCB editor.[citation needed]

Features

Altium Designer's suite encompasses four main functional areas, including schematic capture,[4] 3D PCB design,[5] Field-programmable gate array (FPGA) development[6] and release/data management.[7] It integrates with several component distributors for access to manufacturer's data.[8][9] It also has interactive 3D editing of the board and MCAD export to STEP.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/release-notes-for-altium-designer
  2. ^ "Nick Martin .: SemiEngineering.com". semiengineering.com. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  3. ^ a b c TangoPCB. Tango-PCB 3.12. ACCEL Technologies, Inc. 1987-12-01 [1986]. It was originally written in 1985 by Nick Martin, of Australia, and sold under the name of PROTEL-PCB. In 1986, ACCEL Technologies, Inc., of San Diego, California, acquired marketing and support responsibilities for the product in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. […] The reference manual was re-written for the American market. ACCEL markets the product under the name Tango-PCB.
  4. ^ "The Ultimate PCB Design Software Comparison | SFCircuits". www.sfcircuits.com. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  5. ^ Moretto, Gabe (2007-11-26). "Altium releases 3D PCB visualization".
  6. ^ Holland, Colin (2010-05-25). "Aldec FPGA simulation added to Altium Designer". EE Times.
  7. ^ "Altium announces new publishing and version control capabilities". EE Times. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
  8. ^ "CAD links to disty databases gain momentum". EE Times. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  9. ^ "Altium releases 3D PCB visualization". EE Times. Retrieved 2010-09-06.

Sources

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