Hi,
talking about PCB design:

While Microchip specifies that the bypass capacitors should not only very n=
ear
the IC, but also on the same side (I'm pretty sure I've read it in some dat=
asheet),
I am fond of the idea, especially on bigger IC's, to place them, even the c=
rystal
or oscillator, on the opposite PCB side of the MPU, as this solves a lot of=
 space
constraints and problems on the main side. While I do understand Microchip'=
s concerns,
I believe they're pretty exaggerate, as the vias and traces may even get sh=
orter,
practically, by moving these components on the opposite side of the PCB, in=
 the end.

What do you think about this issue?

With kind regards,
Mario

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