08055A241GAT2A

The AVX 08055A241GAT2A is a thin-film chip capacitor designed for precision applications in compact electronics. This component belongs to AVX's established line of surface-mount capacitors, engineered to meet the demanding requirements of industrial, telecommunications, and automotive electronics where space constraints and performance reliability are critical considerations. As a thin-film capacitor in the 0805 package size (0.080 by 0.050 inches), this component is significantly smaller than traditional leaded capacitors, making it ideal for high-density circuit board layouts. Thin-film capacitors are manufactured through vacuum deposition processes that create extremely stable dielectric layers, resulting in superior performance characteristics compared to conventional ceramic or film alternatives. This manufacturing approach yields capacitors with tighter tolerances, lower equivalent series resistance (ESR), and excellent frequency response stability across wide operating ranges. The "A" designation in the part number indicates this capacitor is part of AVX's precision line, typically specified where consistent capacitance value and minimal aging effects are essential. Engineers commonly select thin-film capacitors for applications including precision filters, coupling and decoupling circuits, signal conditioning networks, and analog signal processing stages where component stability directly impacts overall circuit performance. The thin-film construction provides superior performance in applications requiring low distortion, high linearity, and predictable long-term behavior. Industrial buyers and design engineers specify the 08055A241GAT2A for applications where standard ceramic capacitors may introduce unwanted nonlinearity or where tolerance requirements exceed what bulk-dielectric alternatives can reliably deliver. Telecommunications infrastructure, precision instrumentation, medical electronics, and aerospace systems frequently incorporate thin-film capacitors to ensure signal fidelity and circuit reliability over extended service life. The surface-mount configuration enables automated assembly processes, reducing manufacturing costs while improving production consistency compared to hand-soldered through-hole components. The small footprint allows designers to optimize PCB real estate without sacrificing circuit performance, a critical advantage in modern compact equipment where miniaturization requirements continue to increase. AVX's manufacturing heritage and quality standards ensure this component meets industry requirements for reliability and consistency. Engineers selecting this specific part number can expect performance characteristics typical of precision thin-film capacitors, with stable behavior across temperature variations and frequency ranges commonly encountered in industrial control systems, signal processing applications, and precision measurement equipment.