08053A181KAT2A

The AVX 08053A181KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose applications in electronic circuits. This component belongs to AVX's established 0805 case size family, making it a widely-used passive component in modern industrial and consumer electronics manufacturing. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part serve as energy storage and filtering elements in power distribution networks, signal conditioning circuits, and decoupling applications. Engineers rely on these components to smooth voltage ripples, block DC while passing AC signals, and stabilize power supply performance across frequency ranges. The 0805 package format represents a standard surface-mount footprint that has become industry-standard for automated assembly processes, offering a practical balance between component density and ease of handling during manufacturing. The "181" designation in this part number indicates the capacitance value within AVX's naming convention. This capacitor would typically be specified in applications requiring moderate capacitance values—common in filtering networks, timing circuits, and general coupling/decoupling stages found in industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, power management modules, and embedded computing platforms. AVX MLCCs are manufactured using multilayer construction techniques that stack ceramic dielectric material with internal electrodes. This design allows engineers to achieve useful capacitance in a compact physical footprint, reducing PCB space requirements—a critical consideration in dense circuit layouts. The 0805 package specifically offers a low-profile, rectangular form factor compatible with standard pick-and-place manufacturing equipment and reflow soldering processes. Engineers select this particular part number when their circuit design calls for this specific capacitance value in an 0805 package configuration from a manufacturer known for consistent quality and established supply chains. AVX's reputation for reliable ceramic capacitor production makes their parts preferred in applications where component consistency and long-term availability matter. The surface-mount 0805 format also eliminates through-hole assembly complexity, reducing manufacturing costs and improving production throughput compared to traditional leaded capacitors. This component would typically be found as one element among dozens or hundreds in modern electronic assemblies, working alongside resistors, inductors, and semiconductors to establish proper circuit function. Its modest size and standardized package format make it an economical choice for high-volume manufacturing while maintaining adequate electrical performance for standard industrial applications that don't require specialized dielectric properties or extreme environmental ratings.