Decoupling Capacitors and Resistor Roles

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Here’s what each of those items is and does in your schematic:
  • 3V3: Power net portal indicating the 3.3 V rail. It ties any connected pins/components to the 3.3 V supply across the schematic.
  • C26: 0402 capacitor connected to NVCC_GPIO. Functions as a local decoupling/bulk cap to stabilize the NVCC_GPIO I/O supply against transients and switching noise.
  • C27: 0402 capacitor on NVCC_GPIO. Additional decoupling placed physically near other sinks of this rail to reduce impedance at higher frequencies.
  • R11: 0402 resistor between +3V3 and NVCC_GPIO. Likely a 0 Ω link (or small value) used as an isolate/jumper for measurement, filtering option, or to split planes for bring-up and fault isolation.
  • C24: 0402 capacitor on NVCC_GPIO. High-frequency bypass (typically 100 nF) close to NVCC_GPIO pins of the MCU to shunt fast transients to ground.
  • C29: 0603 capacitor on NVCC_GPIO. Likely a larger value (e.g., 1 µF–4.7 µF) to provide local bulk energy and reduce low-frequency droop on the I/O rail.
  • C23: 0603 or 0402 capacitor on NVCC_GPIO. Another decoupling/bulk element; together with C24/C25/C26/C27 it forms a distributed decoupling network covering a broader frequency range.
  • NVCC_GPIO_3V3: Power net portal labeling the NVCC_GPIO rail as a 3.3 V I/O supply domain for the MCU’s GPIO banks. This makes the I/O level 3.3 V and ties the various decouplers to that domain.
  • C25: 0402 capacitor on NVCC_GPIO. Another close-in high-frequency decoupler to minimize loop area and keep the rail quiet near sensitive pins.
In short: +3V3 is your main 3.3 V rail. NVCC_GPIO_3V3/NVCC_GPIO is the 3.3 V domain feeding the MCU’s I/O supply pins. R11 links +3V3 to NVCC_GPIO (optionally allowing isolation). C23, C24, C25, C26, C27, and C29 are the decoupling/bulk capacitors distributed around that rail to ensure stable, low-noise operation.
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R13
Resistance
10kΩ
C7
Capacitance
22uF
C5
Capacitance
4.7uF
R10
Resistance
30kΩ
R11
Resistance
0 Ω
C14
Capacitance
4.7uF
C11
Capacitance
4.7uF
C9
Capacitance
10uF
JTAG_TDI
XTALO
RTC_XTALI
LORA_UART_TX
VDD_SNVS_CAP
VDD_USB_CAP
VDD_HIGH_CAP
NVCC_PLL
JTAG_TRSTB
RTC_XTALO
RTC_XTALO
JTAG_TMS
ON_OFF
JTAG_TCK
SPI_SCK
SPI_MOSI
JTAG_TDI
XTALI
NVCC_PLL
XTALO
LORA_UART_RX
JTAG_TCK
VDD_HIGH_CAP
LORA_RST
VDD_SNVS_CAP
VDD_USB_CAP
JTAG_TRSTB
JTAG_TDO
JTAG_TDO
JTAG_TMS
SPI_CS1
SPI_MISO
+3V3
C19
Capacitance
12pF
C10
Capacitance
0.1uF
NVCC_GPIO_3V3
C22
Capacitance
0.22uF
C13
Capacitance
0.22uF
C12
Capacitance
0.22uF
C8
Capacitance
0.22uF
+3V3
C15
Capacitance
0.22uF
C6
Capacitance
0.22uF
+3V3
C16
Capacitance
0.22uF
X1
  • Ground
    Ground
    A common return path for electric current. Commonly known as ground.
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    20.5M
  • Net Portal
    Net Portal
    Wirelessly connects nets on schematic. Used to organize schematics and separate functional blocks. To wirelessly connect net portals, give them same designator. #portal
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    43.0M
  • Power Net Portal
    Power Net Portal
    Wirelessly connects power nets on schematic. Identical to the net portal, but with a power symbol. Used to organize schematics and separate functional blocks. To wirelessly connect power net portals, give them the same designator. #portal #power
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  • Generic Resistor
    Generic Resistor
    A generic fixed resistor ideal for rapid circuit topology development. Its footprint automatically adapts based on the selected package case code—supporting 0402, 0603, 0805, 1203, and many other standard SMD packages, as well as axial horizontal and vertical configurations. Save precious design time by seamlessly add more information to this part (value, footprint, etc.) as it becomes available. Standard resistor values: 1.0 ohm, 10 ohm, 100 ohm, 1.0k ohm, 10k ohm, 100k ohm, 1.0M ohm 1.1 ohm, 11 ohm, 110 ohm, 1.1k ohm, 11k ohm, 110k ohm, 1.1M ohm 1.2 ohm, 12 ohm, 120 ohm, 1.2k ohm, 12k ohm, 120k ohm, 1.2M ohm 1.3 ohm, 13 ohm, 130 ohm, 1.3k ohm, 13k ohm, 130k ohm, 1.3M ohm 1.5 ohm, 15 ohm, 150 ohm, 1.5k ohm, 15k ohm, 150k ohm, 1.5M ohm 1.6 ohm, 16 ohm, 160 ohm, 1.6k ohm, 16k ohm, 160k ohm, 1.6M ohm 1.8 ohm, 18 ohm, 180 ohm, 1.8K ohm, 18k ohm, 180k ohm, 1.8M ohm 2.0 ohm, 20 ohm, 200 ohm, 2.0k ohm, 20k ohm, 200k ohm, 2.0M ohm 2.2 ohm, 22 ohm, 220 ohm, 2.2k ohm, 22k ohm, 220k ohm, 2.2M ohm 2.4 ohm, 24 ohm, 240 ohm, 2.4k ohm, 24k ohm, 240k ohm, 2.4M ohm 2.7 ohm, 27 ohm, 270 ohm, 2.7k ohm, 27k ohm, 270k ohm, 2.7M ohm 3.0 ohm, 30 ohm, 300 ohm, 3.0K ohm, 30K ohm, 300K ohm, 3.0M ohm 3.3 ohm, 33 ohm, 330 ohm, 3.3k ohm, 33k ohm, 330k ohm, 3.3M ohm 3.6 ohm, 36 ohm, 360 ohm, 3.6k ohm, 36k ohm, 360k ohm, 3.6M ohm 3.9 ohm, 39 ohm, 390 ohm, 3.9k ohm, 39k ohm, 390k ohm, 3.9M ohm 4.3 ohm, 43 ohm, 430 ohm, 4.3k ohm, 43K ohm, 430K ohm, 4.3M ohm 4.7 ohm, 47 ohm, 470 ohm, 4.7k ohm, 47k ohm, 470k ohm, 4.7M ohm 5.1 ohm, 51 ohm, 510 ohm, 5.1k ohm, 51k ohm, 510k ohm, 5.1M ohm 5.6 ohm, 56 ohm, 560 ohm, 5.6k ohm, 56k ohm, 560k ohm, 5.6M ohm 6.2 ohm, 62 ohm, 620 ohm, 6.2k ohm, 62K ohm, 620K ohm, 6.2M ohm 6.8 ohm, 68 ohm, 680 ohm, 6.8k ohm, 68k ohm, 680k ohm, 6.8M ohm 7.5 ohm, 75 ohm, 750 ohm, 7.5k ohm, 75k ohm, 750k ohm, 7.5M ohm 8.2 ohm, 82 ohm, 820 ohm, 8.2k ohm, 82k ohm, 820k ohm, 8.2M ohm 9.1 ohm, 91 ohm, 910 ohm, 9.1k ohm, 91k ohm, 910k ohm, 9.1M ohm #generics #CommonPartsLibrary
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  • Generic Capacitor
    Generic Capacitor
    A generic fixed capacitor ideal for rapid circuit topology development. You can choose between polarized and non-polarized types, its symbol and the footprint will automatically adapt based on your selection. Supported options include standard SMD sizes for ceramic capacitors (e.g., 0402, 0603, 0805), SMD sizes for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, and through-hole footprints for polarized capacitors. Save precious design time by seamlessly add more information to this part (value, footprint, etc.) as it becomes available. Standard capacitor values: 1.0pF, 10pF, 100pF, 1000pF, 0.01uF, 0.1uF, 1.0uF, 10uF, 100uF, 1000uF, 10000uF 1.1pF, 11pF, 110pF, 1100pF 1.2pF, 12pF, 120pF, 1200pF 1.3pF, 13pF, 130pF, 1300pF 1.5pF, 15pF, 150pF, 1500pF, 0.015uF, 0.15uF, 1.5uF, 15uF, 150uF, 1500uF 1.6pF, 16pF, 160pF, 1600pF 1.8pF, 18pF, 180pF, 1800pF 2.0pF, 20pF, 200pF, 2000pF 2.2pF, 22pF, 220pF, 2200pF, 0.022uF, 0.22uF, 2.2uF, 22uF, 220uF, 2200uF 2.4pF, 24pF, 240pF, 2400pF 2.7pF, 27pF, 270pF, 2700pF 3.0pF, 30pF, 300pF, 3000pF 3.3pF, 33pF, 330pF, 3300pF, 0.033uF, 0.33uF, 3.3uF, 33uF, 330uF, 3300uF 3.6pF, 36pF, 360pF, 3600pF 3.9pF, 39pF, 390pF, 3900pF 4.3pF, 43pF, 430pF, 4300pF 4.7pF, 47pF, 470pF, 4700pF, 0.047uF, 0.47uF, 4.7uF, 47uF, 470uF, 4700uF 5.1pF, 51pF, 510pF, 5100pF 5.6pF, 56pF, 560pF, 5600pF 6.2pF, 62pF, 620pF, 6200pF 6.8pF, 68pF, 680pF, 6800pF, 0.068uF, 0.68uF, 6.8uF, 68uF, 680uF, 6800uF 7.5pF, 75pF, 750pF, 7500pF 8.2pF, 82pF, 820pF, 8200pF 9.1pF, 91pF, 910pF, 9100pF #generics #CommonPartsLibrary
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  • Generic Inductor
    Generic Inductor
    A generic fixed inductor suitable for rapid circuit topology development. The footprint automatically adapts based on the selected package, supporting standard SMD sizes (e.g., 0402, 0603, 0805) as well as well-known inductor packages such as SDR1806, PA4320, SRN6028, and SRR1260. Standard inductor values: 1.0 nH, 10 nH, 100 nH, 1.0 µH, 10 µH, 100 µH, 1.0 mH 1.2 nH, 12 nH, 120 nH, 1.2 µH, 12 µH, 120 µH, 1.2 mH 1.5 nH, 15 nH, 150 nH, 1.5 µH, 15 µH, 150 µH, 1.5 mH 1.8 nH, 18 nH, 180 nH, 1.8 µH, 18 µH, 180 µH, 1.8 mH 2.2 nH, 22 nH, 220 nH, 2.2 µH, 22 µH, 220 µH, 2.2 mH 2.7 nH, 27 nH, 270 nH, 2.7 µH, 27 µH, 270 µH, 2.7 mH 3.3 nH, 33 nH, 330 nH, 3.3 µH, 33 µH, 330 µH, 3.3 mH 3.9 nH, 39 nH, 390 nH, 3.9 µH, 39 µH, 390 µH, 3.9 mH 4.7 nH, 47 nH, 470 nH, 4.7 µH, 47 µH, 470 µH, 4.7 mH 5.6 nH, 56 nH, 560 nH, 5.6 µH, 56 µH, 560 µH, 5.6 mH 6.8 nH, 68 nH, 680 nH, 6.8 µH, 68 µH, 680 µH, 6.8 mH 8.2 nH, 82 nH, 820 nH, 8.2 µH, 82 µH, 820 µH, 8.2 mH #generics #CommonPartsLibrary
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    15.8k
  • Terminal
    Terminal
    An electrical connector acting as reusable interface to a conductor and creating a point where external circuits can be connected.
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    RMCF0805JT47K0
    47 kOhms ±5% 0.125W, 1/8W Chip Resistor 0805 (2012 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200 Thick Film #forLedBlink
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  • 875105359001
    875105359001
    10uF Capacitor Aluminum Polymer 20% 16V SMD 5x5.3mm #forLedBlink #commonpartslibrary #capacitor #aluminumpolymer #radialcan
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  • CTL1206FYW1T
    CTL1206FYW1T
    Yellow 595nm LED Indication - Discrete 1.7V 1206 (3216 Metric) #forLedBlink
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i.MX RT1010 LoRa Logger

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This project is a LoRa data logger implementing the i.MX RT1010 microcontroller. It collects and logs data through the LoRa-E5 module and stores the data via a TF card. Capacitors and resistors are used to construct the necessary circuits, ensuring proper functionality. This system is ideal for long-distance, low-power IoT applications. #project #LoRa #RT1010 #SDCARD

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Lora, JTAG

5V

Buttons, Display

Consumer Electronics

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