# \#decap

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## [How do you decide the placement of decoupling capacitors in your layout?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-do-you-decide-the-placement-of-decoupling-capacitors-in-your-layout/3955)

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**Author:** [@Sushmitha](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Sushmitha)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-do-you-decide-the-placement-of-decoupling-capacitors-in-your-layout/3955 "2026-04-01T13:27:33Z")

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We often see placement issues with decoupling capacitors during layout and DFM reviews, especially on high-speed and dense boards. I wanted to start a discussion on how designers approach decap placement to avoid power i…

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## [6 Decap Placement Rules for PCB Designer](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/6-decap-placement-rules-for-pcb-designer/3904)

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**Author:** [@Mohamed\_Faheemuddin](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Mohamed_Faheemuddin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/6-decap-placement-rules-for-pcb-designer/3904 "2026-03-10T12:24:48Z")

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Power integrity is a critical aspect of modern PCB design. As digital devices switch faster and consume higher transient currents, maintaining a stable power supply becomes challenging. Even small voltage fluctuations…

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## [OPEN DISCUSSION: What’s your approach to selecting and placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB designs?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-what-s-your-approach-to-selecting-and-placing-decoupling-capacitors-in-your-pcb-designs/3021)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-what-s-your-approach-to-selecting-and-placing-decoupling-capacitors-in-your-pcb-designs/3021 "2025-04-04T15:49:40Z")

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How do you approach selecting and placing decoupling capacitors in your designs? Share your strategies for choosing values, placement techniques, and best practices for minimizing noise and ensuring power integrity. Let…