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Bypass Capacitor

What is a bypass capacitor?

A bypass capacitor is a capacitor placed in parallel with a power supply or active component to provide a low-impedance path for high-frequency AC signals while blocking DC current. It helps stabilize voltage levels by filtering out noise and voltage fluctuations, ensuring clean power delivery to sensitive circuits. Bypass capacitors are commonly placed near IC power pins to suppress switching noise and maintain stable operation by providing instantaneous current during high-frequency switching events.