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Zach Peterson interviews Todd Hubing to debunk common myths about PCB grounding and discuss effective design strategies.

In this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast, host Zach Peterson sits down with Todd Hubing, president of LearnEMC. With over 40 years of experience in electromagnetic compatibility starting at IBM in 1982, Todd brings unparalleled expertise to some of the most misunderstood topics in PCB design. This conversation dives deep into grounding myths, decoupling capacitor placement, stack-up strategies, and common mode currents, challenging long-held assumptions that many designers take for granted. 👉 Resources from this Episode: - Connect with Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhubing/ - Check out LearnEMC: https://learnemc.com/ - Effective Strategies for Choosing and Locating Printed Circuit Board Decoupling Capacitors: https://cecas.clemson.edu/cvel/pdf/EMCS05-632.pdf - Check out the latest from Altium Develop: https://www.altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=ontrack-podcast&utm_content=todd-hubing 💡 Stay Connected: 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! 👉 Subscribe for more…

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