08055A102FAT2M

The AVX 08055A102FAT2M is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose applications in industrial electronics and consumer devices. This component belongs to the 0805 package family, a widely-adopted surface-mount form factor that measures 0.080 by 0.050 inches, making it suitable for compact PCB layouts where space efficiency is important. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in modern electronics. They serve multiple roles in circuit design: energy storage, signal coupling and decoupling, filtering, and noise suppression across power distribution networks. The 0805 package strikes a practical balance between small size and handling ease during automated assembly, which is why it remains one of the most common capacitor packages in industrial manufacturing. The "A" designation in the part number indicates this capacitor falls within AVX's standard dielectric formulation range, typically offering stable performance across moderate temperature and voltage operating windows. This makes it suitable for non-critical filtering applications, bypass networks, and general smoothing duties in power supplies and signal conditioning circuits. Engineers often specify this class of capacitor for mainstream applications where cost-effectiveness and reliable mid-range performance are priorities rather than extreme temperature stability or ultra-high capacitance density. The "2M" suffix references the manufacturing tolerance and packaging specifications, indicating this part comes in tape-and-reel format suitable for high-volume pick-and-place assembly. This packaging approach reduces handling time and material waste during production, which is particularly valuable for contract manufacturers and OEMs running extended production runs. An engineer might select the AVX 08055A102FAT2M over competing alternatives when the application requires a proven, commodity-grade MLCC in the 0805 form factor with AVX's quality assurance and supply chain reliability. This part is commonly found in industrial control systems, LED drivers, battery management circuits, and auxiliary power conditioning. Its small footprint allows dense PCB routing without sacrificing mechanical robustness or thermal characteristics. The 0805 MLCC category benefits from extensive industry standardization and multi-sourced manufacturing, ensuring long-term availability and consistent performance across manufacturing batches. For design engineers, this part represents a low-risk specification choice backed by established production processes and predictable component behavior in field applications.