3.1 System Considerations

Switching between active and standby conditions via the chip enable pin may produce transient voltage excursions. Unless accommodated by the system design, these transients may exceed data sheet limits, resulting in device non-conformance. At a minimum, a 0.1 μF, high-frequency, low inherent inductance, ceramic capacitor should be utilized for each device. This capacitor should be connected between the V_CC and ground terminals of the device as close to the device as possible. Additionally, to stabilize the supply voltage level on printed circuit boards with large EPROM arrays, a 4.7 μF bulk electrolytic capacitor should be utilized and again connected between the V_CC and ground terminals. This capacitor should be positioned as close as possible to the point where the power supply is connected to the array.