08055A180GAT2A

The AVX 08055A180GAT2A is a thin-film capacitor in a surface-mount package designed for precision applications requiring stable, reliable performance across demanding industrial and commercial environments. This component belongs to AVX's established family of advanced capacitor solutions engineered for critical circuits where performance consistency and long-term reliability are essential. Thin-film capacitors represent a specialized category within the broader capacitor market, valued for their superior frequency response characteristics, low noise profiles, and exceptional stability over time and temperature. The 0805 package size (roughly 2.0mm x 1.25mm) is one of the most widely adopted surface-mount form factors in modern electronics, offering an optimal balance between component density and manufacturing ease. This standardized footprint simplifies PCB design, reduces assembly complexity, and ensures compatibility with standard pick-and-place equipment used across contract manufacturers and in-house production facilities. Engineers and procurement specialists typically specify thin-film capacitors from manufacturers like AVX for applications where standard ceramic or electrolytic alternatives cannot meet performance demands. Common use cases include precision analog signal conditioning, audio frequency applications, RF circuits, precision timing networks, and medical device instrumentation. The inherent characteristics of thin-film technology—including low equivalent series resistance (ESR), predictable capacitance behavior, and minimal distortion—make these components particularly valuable in sensitive measurement circuits, high-fidelity audio paths, and applications requiring precise phase response. This particular component would be selected when a design requires the reliability and performance profile of thin-film technology in a compact surface-mount configuration. Engineers choosing the 08055A180GAT2A over alternative capacitor types would typically be addressing specific requirements: space constraints that favor the small 0805 case, circuit performance demands that benefit from thin-film characteristics, or system reliability requirements that justify the typically higher cost associated with precision thin-film solutions. AVX's manufacturing standards ensure consistency in this product line, making it suitable for applications ranging from consumer electronics to industrial control systems and aerospace applications. The surface-mount format enables automated assembly and high-volume production efficiency, while the component's inherent design supports both standard reflow soldering processes and wave soldering applications depending on circuit requirements. For engineers evaluating this component, compatibility with existing supply chains, alignment with established design practices, and the proven reliability history of AVX thin-film capacitors across similar applications typically inform the specification decision. This part represents a mature, well-established solution for designers seeking precision capacitor performance in a widely used package format.