Think RLC

• Example: Peak surge current

  • Can be 100A in a µP
  • Voltage spike reduces noise margins
    • Resistance (R) and of inductance (L) of power/gnd traces
  • Decoupling capacitors provide the current

• Example: Underdamped power bus can resonate

  • LC “tank” circuit

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