> The noises of VCC(3.3V) and GND(0V) are both > 500mVp-p! What does this mean?? It implies that you are observing VCC and GND with respect to something else. Chassis? Another GND? I think what matters to the ATC is the noise on VCC relative to its local GND. Think Relativity. If GND bounces, and VCC bounces along with it, (Vcc-GND) may have 0V AC component and the ATC doesn't see any noise. Look at your signals relative to the ATC's GND. That's all that matters. Depending on the noise, LC filters can clean up a lot without introducing much DC voltage drop. Ferrite beads can help when an AC loss component is needed but DC resistance is undesirable. Regards, Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu