Altium

About Altium

Altium is a multinational software company with a rich history dating back to 1985. Headquartered in La Jolla, California, USA, with a significant global presence including a UK office in Cambridge, Altium has been at the forefront of electronic design automation (EDA) for decades. As a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics since August 2024, Altium continues its mission to provide unified electronics development solutions for modern engineers. Their platform is designed to connect every aspect of the electronics product creation lifecycle, from initial design to final manufacturing, empowering innovation globally.

Our Heritage and Vision

With over 35 years of expertise, Altium has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in PCB design and electronics development. Their vision is to empower engineers to build tomorrow's technology by offering intuitive, powerful, and collaborative software tools. This commitment to innovation and user-centric design has made Altium a trusted name in the industry, supporting countless projects that shape our technological future and redefine product creation.

Explore Altium's Product Range

Altium offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions tailored for the intricate world of electronics design. Their flagship products are designed to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration, making complex projects manageable and efficient for engineers worldwide.

Altium Designer: The Industry Standard

Altium Designer is widely recognised as the industry-leading PCB design tool. It's celebrated for its powerful capabilities, ease of use, and robust features that cater to the demands of modern electronics design. From schematic capture to PCB layout and routing, Altium Designer provides an integrated environment for professional engineers to create high-quality electronic products with precision.

Altium 365: Cloud Collaboration

The Altium 365 platform revolutionises how design teams collaborate. It connects stakeholders, centralises data, and enables secure, seamless collaboration across the entire electronics hardware development process. This cloud-based platform ensures that all communication, revisions, and data remain within the project, offering greater transparency and traceability, crucial for complex multidisciplinary product creation and efficient ECAD data management.

Supporting Your Engineering Journey

Altium is dedicated to supporting its users. They offer extensive resources, including documentation, webinars, and direct access to Altium product experts for all support questions. Furthermore, Altium champions future engineers by providing free student licenses for Altium Designer and an "Altium Education" programme, complete with an online curriculum and certification. This commitment extends to a "Refer-a-Friend" programme, rewarding both existing and new customers. Discover Altium's solutions for professional PCB design software and elevate your electronics development journey today.