Altium is a software company that develops tools for designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic systems. Its products help engineers create schematics, design circuit boards, manage components, and prepare manufacturing documentation for electronic devices.
The company’s product portfolio has included Altium Designer, a desktop PCB design application; Altium 365, a cloud-based platform for collaboration and design data management; and CircuitMaker, a community-oriented design tool. Altium’s software is used by electronics companies, engineering teams, and educational institutions in industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial technology.
Founded in Australia in 1985, Altium expanded its operations internationally and served customers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company was led for many years by Chief Executive Officer Aram Mirkazemi. In 2024, Renesas Electronics completed its acquisition of Altium, and Altium subsequently became part of Renesas’ broader electronic design and engineering software operations.
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