A multi-layer substrate stacking a plurality of insulating substrates supports one or more devices. Each substrate includes a face supporting conductive traces and edges surrounding the face at a substantially perpendicular angle. The multi-layer substrate includes a ground plane on a first substrate and a power plane on a second substrate. The ground plane is connected to at least one ground pad disposed on a first edge of the first substrate, which provides a low inductance ground path to the ground plane. The power plane is connected to at least one power pad disposed on a second edge of the second substrate, which provides a low inductance power path to the power plane.