PCB design for a Smartwatch

Webinar: SLIM.hdi Customer Success Story: PCB design for a smartwatch – with special guest Lukas Henkel (OV Tech GmbH)

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CEST

Join our free webinar where Lukas Henkel from OV Tech GmbH (Open Visions Technology) will present a particularly innovative smartwatch project. The design is built around a custom in-house System-in-Package (SiP) and runs on a Linux-based operating system. The PCB was developed in Altium Designer using a standard SLIM.hdi stackup from Würth Elektronik. SLIM.hdi is an any-layer microvia technology: its thin layers allow small vias and thus achieve very high wiring density.

In the webinar Lukas Henkel will guide participants through the entire development process – from the challenging PCB layout and component placement to the fully assembled smartwatch system. He will compare SLIM.hdi capabilities with conventional HDI technology and share insights from the close collaboration with Würth Elektronik’s experts.

The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, giving live participants the opportunity to receive first-hand insights directly from Lukas.

In this webinar we will show you

• SLIM.hdi Technology: Introduction to the any-layer microvia technology by Würth Elektronik (benefits for miniaturization and signal integrity)
• Smartwatch Design: Overview of the modular open-source smartwatch system (Altium Designer, standard Würth Elektronik stackup, i.MX8 ULP SiP)
• Design Workflow: Insight into the complete PCB and system development process up to the finished device.
• Tech Comparison: SLIM.hdi vs. conventional HDI processes.
• Collaboration Report: Working with Würth Elektronik
• Live Q&A: Question & answer session with Lukas Henkel.

The webinar is of interest to employees in project management, PCB design, electronics development and students who would like to gain an insight into innovative PCB solutions. The live Q&A session during the event gives you the opportunity to get targeted information that is not available in the recording. You can send your questions in advance by email ([email protected]) or ask them live during the webinar.