Altium schematic capture
New schematics, design updates, hierarchy, annotation, connectivity, documentation and project organization can be completed in the Altium environment.
Altium Designer Expertise
Altium PCB Design Services for Complex Electronic Products
U.S.-based Altium PCB design services covering schematic capture, component libraries, complex PCB layout, design revisions, verification and manufacturing-release deliverables.
Native Altium Design Support
Complete Altium support from project files to release
911EDA uses Altium Designer for complete PCB design assignments, focused layout projects, design revisions, component-library work and manufacturing-release preparation.
Projects can begin with an approved customer schematic, an existing Altium project, preliminary design data or a defined product requirement. The available files are reviewed to identify the work required, missing information, design constraints and expected deliverables.
Altium projects can include both new electronic designs and revisions to existing hardware. Support is also available when an internal engineering team needs additional PCB design capacity or specialized layout experience.
Projects not limited to Altium Designer can be reviewed through our broader PCB design services. Focused component placement and routing assignments are also covered by our PCB layout services.
Altium PCB Design Capabilities
Altium services matched to the project scope
Work can cover the complete design process or a specific phase that requires additional engineering capacity.
Libraries and footprints
Schematic symbols, PCB footprints, pad definitions, courtyard data, component parameters and 3D models can be created, corrected or reviewed.
Altium PCB layout
Board setup, component placement, constraint implementation, routing, copper features, design verification and final layout completion are supported.
Design revisions
Existing Altium projects can be updated for engineering changes, obsolete components, mechanical revisions, routing changes and product improvements.
Legacy project review
Existing Altium source files, libraries and manufacturing outputs can be reviewed to determine their condition and the work required for reuse or revision.
Manufacturing release
Approved Altium designs can be prepared with native source files, fabrication data, assembly outputs, drawings and other agreed release documentation.
Complex PCB Layout
Altium PCB layout for demanding board requirements
Altium Designer is well suited to projects that require coordinated schematic data, component libraries, electrical constraints, mechanical information and dense multilayer routing.
The layout process is developed around the approved stackup, routing density, electrical performance, mechanical restrictions and manufacturing limits of the board.
Placement and routing decisions are reviewed against the project requirements rather than treated as separate drafting tasks.
More detail about focused layout assignments is available on the PCB Layout Services page.
Supported layout requirements
- Multilayer PCB designs
- High-speed digital interfaces
- Controlled-impedance routing
- Differential-pair routing
- Length-matched signal groups
- Fine-pitch BGA breakout
- Dense component placement
- HDI and microvia structures
- Rigid-flex designs
- Analog and mixed-signal layouts
- Power-distribution planning
- RF routing requirements
- Return-path planning
- Mechanical keepouts
- Assembly and test access
- Fabrication design rules
Altium Design Workflow
One environment supporting the complete PCB design process
Altium projects can coordinate schematic capture, component libraries, physical layout and manufacturing documentation within a structured design workflow.
Project Workflow
A structured approach to Altium PCB design
The exact workflow depends on the starting files and project scope, but most assignments follow a similar progression.
Project-file and requirements review
Available Altium project files, schematics, PCB databases, libraries, mechanical data, design constraints and required outputs are reviewed.
Scope and design setup
The required work, design environment, file condition, board requirements, milestones and release package are documented.
Schematic and library preparation
Schematics, symbols, footprints, component parameters and associated project data are created or verified as required.
PCB placement and routing
Component placement, stackup implementation, design constraints, signal routing, power distribution and mechanical requirements are completed within the Altium PCB database.
Verification and customer review
Design-rule checks and manual reviews are completed, and customer feedback is incorporated before final approval.
Native files and manufacturing release
The approved native Altium project and the agreed fabrication, assembly and documentation outputs are prepared for delivery.
Altium Project Inputs
Files that help define the project
The information needed depends on whether the assignment is a new design, layout-only project, revision, library project or partially completed Altium design.
- Altium project files
- Native schematic files
- Native PCB files
- Integrated or database libraries
- PDF schematics
- Mechanical drawings
- DXF, DWG or STEP data
- Bill of materials
- Component datasheets
- Stackup information
- Controlled-impedance requirements
- Placement and routing constraints
- Fabrication design rules
- Required manufacturing outputs
- Review milestones
- Target schedule
Additional guidance is available in our article explaining what files are needed for a PCB design quote .
Project Deliverables
Native Altium files and defined release outputs
Deliverables are established during project review so the customer receives the source data and manufacturing package required to maintain and release the design.
Applicable native Altium source files are delivered with the completed project rather than being withheld after release.
Deliverables may include
- Altium project files
- Native schematic documents
- Native PCB documents
- Component-library files
- PDF schematics
- Gerber files
- ODB++ data
- NC drill files
- Fabrication drawings
- Assembly drawings
- Pick-and-place files
- Bill of materials support
- 3D board models
- Release notes
- Review documentation
- Other agreed outputs
Altium PCB Design FAQ
Common questions about Altium design services
Project scope depends on the available files, design complexity, required work and expected release package.
Can 911EDA complete an Altium PCB layout from an existing schematic?
Yes. An existing schematic, mechanical requirements, libraries, stackup information and design constraints can be reviewed before PCB placement and routing begin.
Can 911EDA revise an existing Altium design?
Yes. Existing projects can be updated for component changes, engineering corrections, obsolete parts, mechanical revisions, routing changes or new manufacturing requirements.
Can you work with incomplete or older Altium project files?
Available files can be reviewed to determine their condition and what additional work may be required. Older libraries, missing project data or incomplete source files may require correction or reconstruction.
Are native Altium source files included?
Yes. Applicable native schematic, PCB, library and project files are delivered with the agreed fabrication, assembly and documentation outputs.
Does 911EDA support complex Altium PCB layouts?
Yes. Layout support can include dense multilayer boards, high-speed interfaces, fine-pitch BGA breakout, controlled impedance, differential pairs, length matching, HDI structures and rigid-flex designs.
Can an Altium project be quoted before every file is final?
A preliminary review may be possible with partial information. Quote accuracy improves when the available schematics, mechanical data, libraries, constraints, deliverables and schedule are clearly identified.
Can 911EDA support ITAR-controlled Altium projects?
All design work is performed in the United States by U.S. citizens. Do not send export-controlled technical data through the public quote form. Contact 911EDA first to arrange an approved project-transfer method.
Need Altium PCB design support?
Submit the available Altium files, project requirements, expected deliverables and target schedule for review.