SLLU149E June 2011 – February 2016 TUSB7320 , TUSB7340
When selecting bypass capacitors, X7R-type capacitors are recommended. The frequency versus impedance curves, quality, stability, and cost of these capacitors make them a logical choice for most computer systems.
The selection of bulk capacitors with low-ESR specifications is recommended to minimize low frequency power supply noise. Today, the best low-ESR bulk capacitors are radial leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors. These capacitors typically have ESR specifications that are less than 0.01 Ω at 100 kHz. Also, several manufacturers sell “D” size surface mount specialty polymer solid aluminum electrolytic capacitors with ESR specifications slightly higher than 0.01 Ω at 100 kHz. Both of these bulk capacitor options significantly reduce low-frequency power supply noise and ripple.