08053C104KAJ2A

The AVX 08053C104KAJ2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and coupling applications across a wide range of electronic equipment. This component belongs to the 0805 package family, representing one of the most widely adopted surface-mount capacitor sizes in modern electronics manufacturing. The 0805 form factor (approximately 2.0mm x 1.25mm x 1.25mm) strikes an optimal balance between compact board real estate and ease of handling during automated assembly. This makes it particularly valuable in space-constrained applications where designers need reliable capacitance without sacrificing manufacturing efficiency or increasing assembly complexity. The part is constructed using multi-layer ceramic technology, which provides stable performance across frequency ranges and environmental conditions typical of industrial and consumer electronics. Multilayer ceramic capacitors in this series are extensively specified in power supply circuits, where they serve critical roles in smoothing voltage ripple and protecting sensitive components from transient voltage spikes. They are equally common in digital and analog signal processing circuits, where their low ESR (equivalent series resistance) characteristics support high-frequency decoupling near integrated circuit power pins. Industrial control systems, instrumentation, telecommunications equipment, and automotive electronics regularly incorporate capacitors of this type and package size. The 0805 MLCC family represents a mature, standardized component platform with multiple qualified suppliers, robust manufacturing processes, and well-established supply chains. Engineers select this specific part when they need a proven solution with predictable performance, reliable availability, and cost-effectiveness. The standardization of the package means that component selection is often driven by the required capacitance value, voltage rating, and temperature coefficient rather than by packaging constraints. AVX's manufacturing heritage in ceramic capacitor technology ensures consistent quality and reproducibility across production batches. The 08053C104KAJ2A designation follows industry convention, with the numeric code indicating the specific electrical parameters. For applications requiring high-reliability specifications, military-grade versions and extended temperature-range variants exist within similar package families. This component is particularly suited for engineers designing consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and embedded systems who require a capacitor that balances performance, cost, and supply chain reliability. The 0805 form factor remains the dominant choice for mid-range capacitance values in modern PCB design, making this part a practical specification for new designs and legacy system support alike.