Dive deep into the world of differential pairs with Tech Consultant Zach Peterson in this enlightening episode of Altium Academy! Zach addresses and debunks five common myths surrounding the design of differential pairs, using Altium Designer. From the misconception of tight coupling to the truth about vias and the importance of length matching, Zach provides valuable insights and examples using Altium's tools. Follow along in Altium Designer as Zach explores real-world examples, dispelling myths and emphasizing the crucial considerations in designing differential pairs. Gain a deeper understanding of issues like ground placement, crosstalk, and the role of vias. Zach also examines simulation results to showcase how to evaluate differential crosstalk and impedance matching. Learn about the impact of length-tuning sections on mode conversion and discover best practices to optimize your PCB design for high-frequency interfaces. If you're passionate about PCB design, Altium Designer, or simply expanding your knowledge in differential pair design, hit the subscribe button, give the video a thumbs up, and leave your comments and questions below. Stay tuned for more insightful videos on mode conversion and differential crosstalk! 0:00 Intro 0:43 #1: Differential Pairs & Tight Coupling 3:29 #2: Differential Pairs & Ground 7:33 #3: Differential Pairs & Crosstalk 10:57 #4: Differential Pairs & Vias 13:20 #5: Differential Pairs & Length Matching For more PCB Layout videos, click here:    • PCB Layout   For more PCB Design for Beginners videos, click here:    • PCB Design for Beginners   For more Tech Consultant Zach Peterson videos, click here:    • Technical Consultant Zach Peterson   👉 What Are Differential Pairs?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DF25ohH8v4 👉 Stubs and Backdrilling in High-Speed Design - Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7iZ6dhYX0U 👉 S-Parameters Explained Part One | Signal Integrity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMwcFIByL2g 👉 Differential Pair Impedance: Using a Calculator to Design Your PCB: https://resources.altium.com/p/differential-pair-impedance-using-calculator-design-your-pcb?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt-sponsor&utm_content=altium-academy 👉 15 Days Free Altium Designer Access: https://www.altium.com/promotions/altium-academy 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/@altiumdesigner 👉 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/ 👉 Ready to try the industry's best-in-class design experience yourself? Download it today and get started! https://www.altium.com/downloads?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt-sponsor&utm_content=altium-academy 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. #AltiumDesigner #PCBdesign #ElectronicsEngineering