This paper discusses the importance of low PDN (power-distribution network) impedance on high-speed PCBs, and the ways to achieve lower impedance at high frequencies. The study is conducted with ...
Deep-submicron systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) require a power-grid voltage drop of much less than 10% of VDD. Decoupling capacitors, or decaps, help achieve this goal by minimizing switching noise.