Power Supply Decoupling
CMOS power-supply current is dynamic
- current pulse every active clock edge
Peak current can be 5x the average current
- instantaneous current peaks can only besupplied by decoupling capacitors
Use one 0.1 ¥ìF ceramic chip capacitor for each power-supply pin
- low L and R are more important than high C
- double up for lower L and R if necessary
- use direct vias to the supply planes, close to the power-supply pins