This is the part where we can see exactly what decoupling effect everyone’s favorite 100 nano-farad capacitors have, which as it turns out is pretty miserable.

HOLLY HILL, FLA., JUNE 26, 2007: Tsunami’s new V102CAP 2 farad capacitor combines state-of-the-art performance and design to make a statement that commands respect. With a powerful 16/18 volt surge ...

Unfortunately, however, on-chip capacitors also occupy silicon real estate, and implementing nano- and micro-Farad capacitors is more often than not unaffordable and impractical, especially when ...