# TIP: Place decoupling capacitors on the opposite side of the BGA right under the pin itself

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**Created:** [January 29, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/tip-place-decoupling-capacitors-on-the-opposite-side-of-the-bga-right-under-the-pin-itself/958 "2024-01-29T17:01:26Z")\
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This is how BGA will be fanned out with a via that is on the pad. Later, it can be filled with a conductive or non-conductive filling.

Read more: [Decoupling Capacitor Placement Guidelines | Sierra Circuits](https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/decoupling-capacitor-placement-guidelines-pcb-design/?utm_source=sierraconnect&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=tip%2Bjan%2B2024)