08055A201FAT2A

# Product Description The AVX 08055A201FAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for reliable performance in industrial and commercial electronic applications. This component belongs to AVX's established MLCC product family, which serves as a fundamental building block in countless circuit designs requiring stable capacitance in a compact form factor. This capacitor features a 0805 surface-mount package, a widely standardized size that balances practical handling characteristics with space efficiency on modern PCBs. The 0805 package dimensions make it suitable for both hand assembly in prototyping environments and high-volume automated manufacturing processes, which is particularly valuable for engineers managing production across different scales. MLLCs like the 08055A201FAT2A are essential components in power distribution networks, signal coupling and decoupling circuits, filtering applications, and frequency compensation networks. Engineers commonly specify them in switching power supplies, audio circuits, RF applications, medical devices, telecommunications equipment, and various industrial control systems. The compact size allows designers to integrate multiple capacitors in close proximity to load points, reducing parasitic inductance and improving overall circuit performance. The AVX product line from which this part is drawn represents decades of ceramic capacitor development, resulting in proven reliability and consistent manufacturing quality. These capacitors are manufactured using multilayer construction techniques that provide stable capacitance characteristics across typical operating conditions encountered in industrial environments. When selecting between capacitor options, engineers consider several factors: package size constraints, required capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature stability characteristics, equivalent series resistance (ESR), and frequency response. The 0805 format offers a practical middle ground—smaller than 1206 packages for space-constrained layouts, yet larger and easier to handle than miniature 0603 or 0402 alternatives. This makes it a default choice in many engineering designs where component density requirements are moderate. AVX capacitors in this family are designed to withstand the thermal cycling and mechanical stresses common in industrial applications. Their construction provides robustness against vibration and shock, important considerations for equipment operating in manufacturing facilities, automotive systems, and field-deployed instrumentation. The 08055A201FAT2A represents a straightforward, proven component choice for engineers who need dependable capacitive performance without unnecessary complexity. Designers typically specify this part when standard performance characteristics align with circuit requirements and the established reliability record of AVX's MLCC technology provides sufficient confidence for their application's demands.