Altium
Altium makes software for designing printed circuit boards and managing electronics projects. Its two main products are Altium Designer, a PCB design tool, and Altium 365, a cloud platform for team collaboration. The company dates back to 1985, has a UK office in Cambridge and has been part of Renesas Electronics since August 2024.
About Altium
The software
Altium Designer handles the core engineering work: schematic capture, PCB layout and routing, simulation and the files needed for manufacturing. Altium 365 sits alongside it in the cloud. It keeps design data, revisions and communication in one place, so everyone involved in a product can work from the same information with clear traceability.
Who it is for
The tools are aimed at professional electronics engineers, from individuals and small design teams to large multinational companies. Students get free licences for educational use, renewed each year. The Altium Education programme adds an online curriculum with certification, so learners can train on the same software used in industry.
Buying and support
Everything is delivered digitally, so there is nothing to ship. Returns are governed by the software licence terms. Payment is by Visa, Mastercard or bank transfer. Help comes through documentation, webinars and Altium's product experts. A Refer-a-Friend scheme rewards both the existing customer and the new one when a licence or subscription is bought.
Altium quick facts
| Delivery | Digital software delivery. |
|---|---|
| Returns | Software license terms apply. |
| International shipping | Yes |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, Bank Transfer |
| Loyalty scheme | Refer-a-Friend |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | USA/Australia |
| Parent company | Renesas Electronics |
| Stores | Online only |
Altium contact
- Website
- altium.com
- Phone
- +1 858-864-1500
- sales.uk@altium.com
- Hours
- Via website
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Altium FAQs
How is Altium software delivered?
Altium is delivered digitally, so there is no physical product to post. Software licence terms apply to any returns.
What does Altium 365 do?
Altium 365 is a cloud platform that links everyone working on an electronics project. It centralises design data and keeps revisions and communication traceable.
Who owns Altium?
Renesas Electronics has owned Altium since August 2024. The company was founded in 1985 and has a UK office in Cambridge.
Can I pay for Altium by bank transfer?
Yes. Bank transfer is accepted alongside Visa and Mastercard for licences and subscriptions.
