Data-converter-based systems draw sufficient transient current to corrupt their own power supplies if not adequately bypassed. A 10-µF capacitor must be placed within one inch (2.5 cm) of the device power pins for each supply voltage. A 0.1-µF capacitor must be placed as close as possible to each supply pin, preferably within 0.5 cm. Leadless chip capacitors are preferred due to their low-lead inductance.

As is the case with all high-speed converters, the LM15851device must be assumed to have little power-supply noise-rejection. Any power supply used for digital circuitry in a system where a large amount of digital power is consumed must not be used to supply power to the LM15851device. If not a dedicated supply, the ADC supplies must be the same supply used for other analog circuitry.